What PFL purchase of Bellator means for MMA, its fighters and fans
What does the future look like for the two fight promotions? Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi lay out the facts and speculate on what's yet to be announced. | Date: | |
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PFL, Bellator merger: Professional Fighters League acquires Bellator MMA to 'change the MMA landscape'
The promotion made the announcement on Monday after Bellator completed its final event with Showtime over the weekendNov. 20, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines -
PFL acquires Bellator, plans 'mega event' in 2024
The PFL has acquired Bellator MMA in a landmark deal for combat sports, PFL chairman Donn Davis announced Monday.Nov. 20, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
‘The atmosphere means everything’: the growth of women’s football fan culture
The relationship between players and fans in the women’s game is unique and hopefully can remain despite the recent rapid growth . One of the most brilliant things about elite women’s football is the relationship between the fans and the players. ...Nov. 7, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Ngannou-Bader? Cyborg-Harrison? Five PFL vs. Bellator matches we want in 2024
Following PFL's acquisition of Bellator MMA, we look at the best potential matchups the promotion can make for its biggest stars.Nov. 28, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
Analysis and updates: Aubin-Mercier wins by unanimous decision for back-to-back PFL lightweight titles
Six $1 million checks will be handed out and Kayla Harrison makes her return to the cage. Follow live.Nov. 25, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan odds, Austin predictions: MMA expert shares surprising fight card picks
Daniel Vithlani reveals his UFC Fight Night picks for the Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan fight card in Austin on Saturday17 hr ago - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines - UFC -
MMA 25 under 25: Blanchfield, Mokaev and Morales eye No. 1
Where do the top MMA fighters from UFC, PFL, Bellator and ONE under age 25 rank on our list?19 hr ago - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
Harrison cruises, calls for Bellator champ Cyborg
Kayla Harrison easily defeated Aspen Ladd in a three-round PFL bout Friday and afterward called for a potential superfight with Bellator champion Cris Cyborg.Nov. 25, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
Bellator's Mix, Jackson make winning moves
Newly crowned champions rise at bantamweight and welterweight in Brett Okamoto's ESPN rankings.Nov. 21, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
Saudi-backed martial arts league challenges UFC with Bellator deal
Acquisition by Professional Fighters League comes as kingdom seeks to bolster its global presence in sportsNov. 20, 2023 - ft.com - World - UFC -
Bellator 301 results, highlights: Jason Jackson stuns with KO to become champ; Patchy Mix unifies titles
A pair of new champions were crowned on Friday night in ChicagoNov. 18, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines -
Bellator 301 predictions -- Yaroslav Amosov vs. Jason Jackson: Fight card, start time, odds, how to watch
A pair of title fights headline in Chicago on Friday nightNov. 18, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines -
Bellator 301: So many questions, not enough answers
Bellator 301 is stacked, but the biggest question leading into Friday's event: Will there be a Bellator 302?Nov. 17, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
MMA star Ngannou ranked by WBC after Fury loss
Former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou has been ranked No. 10 in the heavyweight division by the World Boxing Council (WBC) on Wednesday following a split decision loss to champion Tyson Fury in his professional boxing debut last month.Nov. 15, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
Bellator 301 -- Yarsoslav Amosov vs. Jason Jackson: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Bellator produces one of its best cards of 2023 as the year comes to an endNov. 14, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines -
Bellator's U. Nurmagomedov banned 6 months
Usman Nurmagomedov, Bellator's lightweight champion, has been suspended six months for a positive drug test and is out of the promotion's grand prix field.Nov. 11, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP -
Ukrainian companies can again purchase exemptions in case of power outages – Energy Ministry
Nov. 30, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Ukraine -
Japan's Seven & i expands 7-Eleven empire with purchase of Australian franchise
Nov. 30, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Japan -
Jezebel finds new life with Paste purchase
Jezebel, the popular feminist news and opinion website, could be resurrected after being sold to Paste Magazine, a music and culture outlet. Jezebel CEO Jim Spanfeller announced in early November that the company had made the “very, very difficult ...Nov. 29, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill -
Our editors’ favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases
NBC Select editors recommend their favorite products that they purchased on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shop staff picks from Hoka, Apple, Dagne Dover and more.Nov. 28, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
Should I purchase pet insurance before winter?
Winter weather can bring with it any number of safety hazards for pets, but pet insurance can help protect you.Nov. 28, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
U.K. Ruling Finds Adobe's $20 Billion Purchase of Figma Would Harm Innovation
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority provisionally found Adobe’s planned $20 billion acquisition of collaboration-software company Figma would likely harm innovation for software used by the vast majority of U.K. digital designers.Nov. 28, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News -
Amazon’s iRobot purchase could restrict competition, EU regulator warns
Roomba maker’s shares fall after formal objection to $1.45bn acquisitionNov. 27, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - European Union -
ECB to discuss earlier end to bond purchases, says Christine Lagarde
Pandemic-era €1.7tn stimulus programme had been due to wind down by end 2024Nov. 27, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage -
The Moneyist: This is the best Black Friday purchase I ever made
“When it comes to TVs, the bigger the better. When it comes to our gadgets, we like them small and nimble — and easy to lose.”Nov. 24, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories