It didn’t take long for Anthony Pettis to make a free agency decision and sign with the PFL. Yesterday, Pettis took to social media to announce that he would be testing the free agency waters. Furthermore, that his quest for lightweight greatness would continue. Now, he will be able to do so in the Professional
Some say that there are no good guys in the sport of MMA, but Emiliano Sordi would beg to differ. This PFL champion used his massive seven figure payday to help others in his home country of Argentina. The PFL may not get the same recognition as some of MMA’s other promotions, but their unique
PFL Suspends 2020 Season, Vows To Pay Fighters Monthly Check The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has decided to follow suit with other MMA promotions by shutting down their event schedule for the year. However they are doing something a bit differently, when it comes to taking care of their fighters. The PFL has always prided
MacDonald Training At Sanford MMA Rory MacDonald met a familiar old face in Robbie Lawler during his week of training at Sanford MMA. MacDonald usually trains in Montreal’s Tristar Gym but decided to get a week’s worth of training at Sanford MMA — the rebranded name of Hard Knocks 365 — at their facility in
Tyson To Have A Bigger Role The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is primed to have another big year. The PFL ended 2019 with the playoffs that crowned a number of millionaires including Kayla Harrison. And according to Forbes, the promotion closed a $50 million Series C funding round on Christmas Eve. That brings their total
Rory MacDonald Not Counting Out Lima Rematch No Bellator? No problem. At least that is the belief of Rory MacDonald, who just recently left the promotion to sign with the Professional Fight League (PFL). For Rory, leaving Bellator doesn’t mean he won’t be able to avenge a loss suffered by the hands of Douglas Lima.
Jorge Masvidal vs Ben Askren Earns 2019 Knockout Of The Year 2019 was a year full of crazy knockouts. However, none is more deserving of knockout of the year than Jorge Masvidal knocking out Ben Askren. The last year in MMA was full of ridiculous action. As a result, it is a bit challenging to
Cooper Targeting MacDonald In 2020 Ray Cooper III has his sights set on new PFL signing Rory MacDonald. Cooper became the newly-crowned welterweight champion following his second-round TKO win over David Michaud at the PFL Finals on New Year’s Eve. It was a big moment for the Hawaiian who not only earned a $1 million
Kayla Harrison Becomes PFL’s 1st Women’s Lightweight Champion Kayla Harrison completely dominated her competition en route to winning PFL’s million-dollar tournament. Harrison was one of 6 fighters to take home a million-dollar prize at Professional Fight League 10 in New York City. Not only did Harrison earn $1 million in prize money, but she also
Harrison — Highest-Paid Female Fighter? Most fighters aim to compete in the UFC or Bellator, especially for the paychecks. However, Kayla Harrison is more than happy competing in PFL. Harrison — who is virtually the face of the organization — competes in a rematch against Larissa Pacheco at the PFL Finals on December 31. The
NAC Suspends Alex Nicholson for 4 Years Due to Failed Drug Tests The Nevada Athletic Commission has suspended yet another fighter for violating its policies. In this case, the NAC has suspended PFL fighter Alex Nicholson for violating its anti-doping policy. For Nicholson, the suspension is set to last for the duration of four years.
Ramsey Nijem, Glacio Franca, Louis Rafael Laurentino Fail Drug Tests The PFL has taken another hit, as three more fighters have failed their drug tests. Among that list is UFC vet Ramsey Nija\em. The PFL has had quite the recent string of bad luck, when it comes to drug testing. Just before competing in the
Daniel Pineda Fails NAS Drug Test Very few people walking the planet will be able to say that they’re eligible to win one million dollars. Even fewer will know the feeling of having one million dollars slip away from their grasps right in front of their eyes. For Professional Fight League fighter Daniel Pineda, that
Emiliano Sordi Stopped Vinny Magalhaes, Dan Miragliotta Waved Off The Contest In The Second Round! PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season took place last night (Thursday, June 6, 2019), from inside Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York. The prelims streamed on ESPN2 following main card on ESPN+. The event was headlined by the intriguing Light
Sean O’Connell Retired Following TKO Win Over BJJ Black Belt Vinny Magalhaes, Champs Rewarded With Monstrous Payouts The PFL (Professional Fighters League) 11 was held on December 31st, 2018, inside Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theatre, in New York, New York. It aired on NBCSN. Six champions were rewarded with $1 million checks for winning the