PFL changes tournament format, eliminates Bellator promotion
The PFL is set to make several major changes in 2025, including a complete overhaul of its signature "season" format. The promotion announced Wednesday that this year's World Tournament will consist of three single-elimination matchups rather than the season and playoffs format the company has used since its debut in 2018.
PFL release Bellator champion Pitbull
Pitbull, 37, hit out at the PFL on Tuesday on social media after it was confirmed the PFL would be ending the Bellator brand. The Brazilian was one of Bellator's top stars before
PFL releases official statement regarding Bellator branding
PFL MMA has released an official statement addressing the future branding of Bellator. PFL acquired the Bellator brand and its roster of fighters in November 2023.
Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull reflects on PFL turmoil that led to his release: 'I just stated facts'
The legendary three-time Bellator featherweight champion and former lightweight champion was granted his release from PFL on Tuesday after expressing his dissatisfaction with the promotion for months. Pitbull has made his intentions crystal clear in recent weeks: He wants to end his career in the UFC.
Bellator Champions Slam PFL’s Decision To Terminate Company
Patricio Pitbull and Corey Anderson, two current Bellator champions, react to PFL’s decision to terminate Bellator MMA.
PFL Makes Major Changes, Here’s Everything You Need To Know
The PFL made some massive changes to their structure for the 2025 season. Here's what's changing with the MMA organization.
PFL announces 2025 tournaments over eight weight classes with fighters TBD
It’s been a tumultuous series of news cycles for the PFL in recent months, but Wednesday the promotion announced a plan.
Exclusive: Peter Murray Details New PFL Single Elimination World Tournament
In an exclusive interview, PFL CEO Peter Murray detailed the brand-new World Tournament format the promotion is introducing ...
PFL ditches season format for March Madness-style 'PFL World Tournaments'
The Professional Fighters League has made two big moves to streamline its product ahead of a big year for the promotion in ...
Bellator Star Patricio Pitbull Calls Out Former UFC Champ Following PFL Release
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire wasted absolutely no time after the PFL agreed to release the former Bellator double-champion from ...
PFL releases Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull: Promotion cuts star after months of frustration from fighter
Bellator MMA's most decorated champion is a free agent. Professional Fighters League chairman Donn Davis announced that the ...
Bellator champ Patricio Pitbull released from PFL contract after explosive social media rant
After a barrage of negative and disgruntled social media posts on Tuesday from Pitbull, PFL founder Donn Davis announced on X ...
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PFL makes elbow strikes legal in all fights
The PFL 2024 finals allowed fighters to use elbows for the first time The PFL has officially legalised elbow strikes in its fights - having previously banned the technique. The MMA promotion runs ...