PFL built a great roster of world-ranked fighters for our PFL League, and PFL is now open for business to sign the very best MMA PPV fighters on the planet to be part of our new PFL PPV Super Fight Division
It was an honor speaking with
@danielpkaufman
of the
@SBJ
today at the CAA SBJ World Congress of Sports summit. It was great to talk about the growth of the
@PFLMMA
, our use of groundbreaking technology, and our plans for international expansion.
MMA fighters are some of the most athletic individuals in the world and yet, MMA is not recognized as an Olympic Sport. This despite the fact that many fighters have not only competed in the Olympics, but they’ve won Gold Medals.
It’s time to change that. It’s time to recognize
PFL continues to build the best management team in sports. Excited to welcome Darragh Moran to PFL Europe as Commercial Director for our first regional international league.
#MoreThanAFight
.
@francis_ngannou
+
@PFLMMA
= Biggest Signing in MMA History!
Appreciate Francis along with his partners Andrew Cutrow and Marquel Martin for making this game changing partnership a reality!! LET’S GO!!!
#RESPECT
Great talking with
@jeffwagenheim
of ESPN regarding the PFL’s upcoming Playoffs in August as well as our 2022 plans for PPV and a new emerging fighter series.
Congratulations to
@francis_ngannou
on doing what many thought was impossible.
Despite the decision, fans have spoken…Francis is the best combat sports fighter on the planet. No quit in his fight. More mega bouts and yes…”The Predator’s” return to MMA coming 2024
Appreciate
@boardroom
spending time with me to discuss how the PFL is transforming the sport of MMA.
Coming 2024...PPV Super Fights, re-imagined Bellator and continued international league expansion. Let's GO!
PFL Europe started in Newcastle, moved to Berlin, set records in Paris and tonight we crown 4 champions in Dublin.
Thanks to our partners at DAZN and all that helped make PFL Europe’s inaugural season a major success
Great day for the
@PFLMMA
and the sport of MMA with the announcement of
@srjsports
investing in the PFL’s global platform.
Next phase of scale is underway, best is yet to come!
𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚
Excited to launch
@PFLMENA
today, our 2nd international league, it opens the doors for talent in the Middle East and North Africa for a chance to win a spot in either the PFL Global Season or Bellator Champions Series. The PFL continues
More fuel for the fire.
@ProFightLeague
has enlisted global sports & business leaders across a wide-array of industries. The development, excitement & innovation are just beginning.
If you’re skewing your product to just the USA, you’re missing out on 7 billion potential consumers.
Our reach, viewership and fan base is world-wide.
#PFL1
| 4.23
We're building a 2021 season with brighter stars, bigger personalities and world-renowned fighters.
Our dedication to the integrity of our format and the safety of our fighters is about to pay off. Buckle up.
PFLW is greenlit ✅
I'm excited to announce
@Claressashields
..."The GWOAT" is continuing her journey in MMA.
@PFLMMA
has the GREATEST WOMEN in combat sports with Claressa,
@Serranosisters
,
@KaylaH
, and major signings coming soon.
PFLW stands for empowering women in MMA,
The baddest woman on the planet fights in the PFL cage.
2x Olympic Judo Gold Medalist. 2019 PFL Women’s Lightweight Champion. Undefeated in MMA at 8-0, with 6 Stoppages.
Eager to see what
@KaylaH
adds to her resume against our elite roster of fighters this season.
The Middle East is becoming the fight capital of the world.
@PFLMMA
is proud to be bringing its first ever Super Fights PPV to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Thanks to
@Bloomberg
for the coverage.
via
@luxury
Sports & broadcasting innovations are now developed OUTSIDE of the establishment.
The 2021 season of
@ProFightLeague
is ready to take MMA to the next frontier.
MMA is built for the sports-league format, transparency and meritocracy.
#PFL1
| 4.23
With the addition of
@Savmarshall1
the
@PFLMMA
continues to recruit and develop the world's greatest combat athletes.
Thanks to
@SInow
for the great article.
We are proud to announce the promotion of James Frewin who has been a consistent asset to
@PFLMMA
. James is a steady leader who brings invaluable knowledge and passion to our brand. As the PFL continues to grow globally, it is incumbent upon us to have the very best people in
I am excited to announce
@pflmma
has signed a true champion
@francis_ngannou
, the best heavyweight MMA fighter in the world! Appreciate the
@nytimes
covering this historic moment for the sport. Francis will compete in the PFL’s PPV Super Fight Division, serve on the PFL’s
History was made today in announcing our first ever
#PFLvsBellator
card, set to take place on February 24th.
A huge thank you to His Excellency
@Turki_alalshikh
and
@srjsports
in being such a big part making this event happen in the beautiful Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Market disrupters have changed the way we live.
Netflix
Zillow
Uber
Airbnb
The 2021
@ProFightLeague
Season will disrupt the MMA structure.
#PFL1
| 4.23
It is an honor to be hosted by His Excellency
@Turki_alalshikh
at
#JoshuaNgannou
here in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Just two weeks ago here in Riyadh,
@PFLMMA
staged the very first global MMA event.
Thank you to His Excellency for so graciously receiving the PFL v
The MMA market has been underrated for far too long.
Our funding and market presence continues to grow because investors, businesses leaders, fans and media have taken notice.
Fabricio Werdum’s
@ProFightLeague
debut is set for PFL 3.
2X Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison is on the SAME card. She's ready to make it back-to-back PFL titles.
#PFL3
| 5.6 | ESPN2 | ESPN+
I am thrilled to welcome Gregg Bernard to the
@pflmma
International leadership team. As, EVP International Strategy and Business Development, Gregg will drive PFL's continued regional league expansion in key MMA growth territories around the world. With the successful launch of
Our first three events of the season have lived up to the hype.
MMA & sports fans alike have voiced their support for the
@PFLMMA
season format and our world-class roster.
Can’t wait for PFL 4 on 6.10!
HUGE thank you to
@NASDAQ
for having the
@PFLMMA
as part of the opening bell ceremony this morning.
The PFL continues to do 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚
Please watch this powerful and emotional interview with
@KaylaH
on
@CNN
and tune in tonight as Kayla continues her quest for a 3-peat in
@PFLMMA
Main card starts at 8p on ESPN and ESPN+
DraftKings is the industry leader in sports betting and this partnership will revolutionize the way fans consume MMA.
I want to thank
@Ekucharz
and
@Jasondrobins
for helping us continue to revolutionize the sport of
#MMA
.
It’s official…. I am excited to share the
@PFLMMA
acquires
@BellatorMMA
forming a Global MMA Powerhouse poised to be the co-leader in MMA. This transformative deal will accelerate the PFL’s global growth plans.
Get
@PFLMMA
content 24/7 with the launch of the PFL FAST Channel.
And make sure to tune in to the Championship Marathon all fight week long leading up to the
#PFLWorldChampionship
live on
@ESPNPlus
PPV from
@HuluTheaterMSG
on Friday, November 25th.
MMA is all about the FIGHTERS. I’m proud to say that
@ProFightLeague
is a fighter-first organization.
I’m excited to see what this group of superiorly-talented fighters will achieve this season.
#PFL1
| 4.23
.
@jakepaul
begins his journey to fight in MMA today by signing exclusively with
@PFLMMA
for our global capabilities, innovative platform, and fighters-first culture. Thanks to the
@nytimes
for speaking with us and sharing the news.
October 19…in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia….Ngannou v Ferreira fight in the biggest heavyweight title fight in MMA this year.
Tonight these two GIANTS come face-to-face in the Nation’s Capital live on ESPN at 10pm ET as the PFL Playoffs come to a close
#BraceforImpact
It's win or go home as the 2nd half of the
#PFLRegularSeason
makes its return to Atlanta for the next 3 weeks. Thanks to our great partners at
@espn
and
@OvertimeElite
for their support. It all starts Thursday at 10pm on ESPN
The
@PFLMMA
Battle of the Giants PPV countdown is on, OCT 19 will be epic!
Proud to debut this incredible film capturing the enormity of the Biggest MMA Event of the Year!
🇨🇲 Francis Ngannou 🆚 Renan Ferreira 🇧🇷
[
#BraceForImpact
| Sat, Oct 19th | 4PM ET| ESPN+ PPV and
Thanks to
@JohnStensholt
and the Australian Business Review for a great conversation on PFL’s market entry plan for Australia.
Australia’s MMA League coming 2025! PFL Australia to support the very best Australian fighters on their path to become Champions 👊🏼
Since our inception,
@PFLMMA
has had a fighter-first mission and PFLW is the next exciting chapter in our story.
At the PFL we have the world's best female fighters. via
@forbes
I am thrilled to announce Nicole Duva has joined
@pflmma
. Nicole is a leader in the combat sports industry and is a great addition to our dynamic executive team. Welcome to the League Nicole!
The
@pflmma
continues to strive towards being the Champions League of MMA as
@PFLEurope
makes its way to Newcastle today. In the Main Event, Multiple Time Boxing Women’s World Champion Savannah Marshall makes the walk to the SmartCage for the first time ever!
Proud to announce the launch of our 2nd international league,
@PFLMENA
, on May 10. The best fighters from the Middle East will be competing in the PFL’s signature season format with the champions in each weight division earning a pathway to the PFL Global Season.
@PFLMMA
is
Our commitment to being the most innovative league in the world is once again reinforced by this Twitter partnership.
MMA conversation lives on this platform and so will the PFL.
On behalf of a grateful
@PFLMMA
and MMA community, I would like to thank
@rory_macdonald
for his contributions to the PFL and sport over his illustrious career. Rory is a consummate professional who carried himself with humility and class.
I am thrilled to announce Bryan Calka has joined PFL as Chief Commercial Officer overseeing global brand partnerships, media sales & partnership marketing.
Bryan who is a proven leader in sports sponsorship sales will make an immediate impact at the PFL
PFL Regular Season finishing strong tonight on ESPN/ESPN+ at 9pm ET with Lightweight Champion OAM "The Canadian Gangster" vs another Canadian badass, Anthony "The Genius" Romero. And...it's a must finish fight for "Hurricane" Shane Burgos vs Japan's Yamato Nishikawa, to punch his
Excited to welcome Emilio Revelo to the PFL as SVP of Media Strategy and Distribution. Emilio’s extensive industry experience will continue to help grow
@PFLMMA
and
@BellatorMMA
to the forefront of MMA globally.
.
@PFLEurope
Regular Season LIVE from Berlin on
@daznmma
What a NIGHT!
Next Stop Paris for the Semi Finals.
Incredible production from our partners at DAZN!!
Estamos construindo uma marca internacional de MMA com parcerias de longo prazo com a mídia.
A Globo é a maior rede de TV comercial da América Latina e estamos entusiasmados em oferecer a melhor programação de MMA ao seu público.
Excited to announce The Battle of the Giants coming October 19. Francis Ngannou making his return to MMA vs the Brazilian Giant Renan Ferreira. Live on
@ESPNPlus
PPV in the US and
@dazngroup
worldwide.
Brace for Impact!
I am excited to officially announce a new era of MMA with the launch of the "Bellator Champions Series” franchise.
Fans will see top Bellator Champions defending their belts on every card with events staged throughout the U.S., Europe and other international regions.
MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world. Women fighters are a big reason for this rapid growth.
The 2021 PFL roster is loaded with 12 talented women fighters. That includes MMA champion
@kaitlin_young
.
Coming soon 👀…
Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira on a collision course in The Kingdom for the biggest Heavyweight World Championship fight of the year.
#BraceforImpact
October 19, 4PM ET on ESPN+ PPV and DAZN
I am excited to announce
@PFLMMA
has partnered with Helios Investment Partners as strategic partner to launch PFL Africa, coming 2025. Special thanks to Tope Lawani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helios and his incredible team!
I’m also very proud to partner with
Our President of Fighter Operations knows what it's like to step into the cage.
6x Muay Thai World Champion & former MMA Heavyweight Ray Sefo's experience makes him one of the best matchmakers in the world.
MMA's Richest Night live from
@HuluTheaterMSG
and only on ESPN Plus PPV. Friday, November 25. 6 World Champions walk away millionaires plus the
@pflmma
debut of Shane Burgos!
#PFLWorldChampionship
One common misconception of professional sports is that most of the hard work is done during the season. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
It’s the offseason planning where we grind even harder to prepare for success.
#PFLMMA
Excited to kick-off the second season of
@PFLEurope
today, in front 16,000 fans at the Accor Arena, the largest MMA audience ever in France. Thanks to our partners at
@dazngroup
for helping us make this historic event possible.
#PFLParis
#sellout
I’d like to thank our partner, Wiz Khalifa, for creating his new release, “Million Dollar Moment,” which is the official theme song for next Wednesday night’s (10/27) PFL World Championship on ESPN2 and ESPN+
Check out the song and music video below.
The Professional Fighters League is excited to announce our exclusive broadcast partnership with MBC GROUP to deliver our premium MMA product to fans in the Middle East and North Africa.
We’re looking forward to what will be our biggest season yet.
Excited to announce that the New Era of MMA will be broadcast exclusively on
@StreamOnMax
in the United States with the Bellator Champions Series. We are proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery for the highly anticipated return of the re-imagined
@BellatorMMA
.
It all
The sport of the next generation is here.
@ProFightLeague
has a global audience with an international roster of talent.
· Growing sport
· Young demo
· Action-packed contests
· Fully-integrated marketing partnerships
#PFL1
| 4.23
We are expanding the PFL’s footprint into Europe to meet the growing demand for MMA. There is no doubt our fighter-first, season format has connected with these fan bases and we are adding 160 MMA-hungry countries into the fold starting this Friday.
Great article by Brett
@bokamotoESPN
. Two of the best welterweights in the world in a rematch for the World Title. Championship can't come soon enough. Wed Oct 27
@ESPN
+ &
@ESPN
2.
We’re building an international MMA brand by constructing long-term, mutually beneficial media partnerships.
Globo is the largest commercial TV network in Latin America and we are excited to deliver top MMA programming to their audience.