Sheymon Moraes delivered an epic come-from-behind victory against Marlon Moraes (no relation) at the PFL 2022 World Championship on Friday night. Emanating from the Hulu Theater in New York City, the two Brazilian warriors closed out the evening’s prelims with a bang. Carrying a four-fight losing streak, Marlon Moraes was clearly up two rounds and entered
Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of legendary boxer and human rights activist Muhammad Ali, made a splash in his MMA debut on Friday night. Squaring off with Tom Graesser in an amateur bout as part of the 2022 PFL World Championship prelims, Ali Walsh gave the crowd a moment to remember right out of the
Stevie Ray and Olivier Aubin-Mercier fought earlier today (Friday, November 25, 2022) inside the Hulu Theater in New York City, New York as part of the ESPN+ PPV event. After a devastating one-punch knockout finish against Stevie Ray, Olivier Aubin-Mercier captured the lightweight title and took home the $1 million prize in the PFL. “The
After being released from UFC in September, Aspen Ladd marked her return to action against Julia Budd at the 2022 PFL Championship. 2022 PFL World Championship: Aspen Ladd vs. Julia Budd Round 1 Ladd goes in with a jab. She’s circling Budd on the outside. Lots of feints from both ladies. Budd with a side
Jeremy Stephens has a strong thirst for bloody violence. So much so that he likens himself to well-known serial killers, fictional and real. Stephens will attempt to get his 30th career win inside the cage when he makes his sophomore appearance for the PFL on November 25th. ‘Lil Heathen’ made his Professional Fighter’s League debut
Kayla Harrison is putting her next (and last) PFL opponent on a pedestal. The two-time PFL women’s lightweight champion is hoping to make it a ‘3-peat’ against Larissa Pacheco, however Harrison isn’t counting out the Brazilian brawler whatsoever. She does quite the opposite, putting respect on the name of Pacheco. ‘She Beats All Those Girls’
It looks like Shane Burgos won’t be making his PFL debut this year after all. Burgos Withdraws From Fight With Moraes The UFC fan-favorite was scheduled to fight fellow debutant Marlon Moraes on Nov. 25 at the PFL Championships, but things don’t always go according to plan. According to MMA reporter Ariel Helwani, Burgos suffered
Biaggio Ali Walsh may have a world-famous name but plans to make his own legacy in the world of combat sports. The 24-year-old mixed martial arts prospect is the grandson of legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali, one of the most recognizable professional athletes in the history of sports. Ali Walsh is immensely proud of
Bubba Jenkins believes that American wrestlers hold the edge over Russian wrestlers. Bubba Jenkins Believes American Wrestlers Top Russians Jenkins is preparing to take on Brendan Loughnane at the 2022 PFL Championship event for PFL’s Featherweight Title and a $1 million prize on November 25. He brings in a great wrestling base to his mixed
Following her release from the UFC recently, Aspen Ladd has already found a new home for PFL, and has her debut booked. Aspen Ladd Slated For PFL Debut According to a report from MMA Mania, Ladd will be facing off against ex-Bellator featherweight women’s champion Julia Budd. The fight will go down on Nov. 25,
Aspen Ladd is entering a new chapter in her MMA career. PFL Picks Up Another UFC Veteran Not long after being released by the UFC, Ladd has already found a new banner to fight under. On Tuesday, the PFL announced they had picked up the former UFC contender for their 2023 season. Ladd will compete
Marlon Moraes is officially ending his retirement to sign with the PFL. Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Moraes dropped his last four outings and went 5-1 in his last six with the sole victory coming over Jose Aldo by split decision. Following his final loss to Yadong Song in March, “Magic” announced that he would
Marlon Moraes is back, but it’s not under the UFC banner. Million Dollar Moraes Five months after retiring from MMA, the former WSOF Champion announces he’s making a comeback. Moraes’ days in the UFC are no more as ‘Magic’ has signed a new contract with the PFL. Moraes’ move to the promotion was first reported
Thiago Santos is no longer a UFC fighter. Santos to PFL The Professional Fighters League is making some big moves for the 2023 season. A few weeks ago, they snatched up former UFC featherweight fighter Shane Burgos, and now they got a former title challenger. On Thursday, ESPN was the first to report the news
After trying to secure a matchup with Cris Cyborg, Kayla Harrison returned to action against Martina Jindrova in the headlining bout of PFL 9: 2022 Playoffs. PFL 9 (2022 Playoffs): Kayla Harrison vs. Martina Jindrova Round 1 Jindrova tries a kick to the body. Nice lateral movement from Jindrova. Nice counter right hook from Jindrova.
It feels like we’ve been hearing about the Kayla Harrison vs. Cris Cyborg super fight for several years at this point. The PFL has said they have reached out to Cyborg, but Cyborg says she hasn’t heard anything. So it’s a game of cat and mouse that never seems to end. Harrison returns to action