Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen expresses opposition to a potential merger between Bellator and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in the world of mixed martial arts. Read more about Eblen’s concerns and the implications of the merger.
| Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen recently expressed his concerns about a potential merger between Bellator and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in the world of mixed martial arts.
| Eblen, who remains undefeated in his MMA career, solidified his status as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters with a dominant third-round TKO victory over Fabian Edwards at Bellator 299 in Dublin.
| During a recent interview on The MMA Hour, Eblen shared his thoughts on the potential merger, stating that he believes it’s a bad idea and that it could lead to issues similar to those faced by fighters in the UFC.
| Rumors of the PFL’s interest in acquiring Bellator have been circulating throughout the summer, but no official confirmation has been made.
| Eblen hopes that the merger does not come to fruition, as he believes it could have negative consequences for fighters in both organizations.
Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen recently expressed his concerns about a potential merger between Bellator and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in the world of mixed martial arts.
Eblen, who remains undefeated in his MMA career, solidified his status as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters with a dominant third-round TKO victory over Fabian Edwards at Bellator 299 in Dublin.
The eventful card in Dublin showcased several thrilling fights, culminating in Eblen’s impressive title defense.
As the aftermath of the fight settles, Eblen and other Bellator fighters eagerly await the future of the promotion. Speculations have been circulating about the PFL finalizing a deal to acquire Bellator and merge the two organizations’ fight rosters.
During a recent interview on The MMA Hour, Eblen shared his thoughts on the potential merger.
"Personally, I believe it’s a bad idea," Eblen stated. "Having two major organizations controlling a significant number of fighters can lead to potential issues. While I understand that the PFL aims to improve fighter pay, we won’t know the true outcome until it actually happens. There’s always the risk of the PFL adopting similar practices to the UFC, despite their good intentions."
Rumors of the PFL’s interest in acquiring Bellator have been circulating throughout the summer. However, PFL executives, including Ray Sefo and Peter Murray, have remained tight-lipped about the status of the potential deal.
Eblen’s rise to prominence in Bellator came after a successful career in NCAA wrestling. He claimed the Bellator middleweight title by defeating Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 282 and successfully defended it against Anatoly Tokov and Fabian Edwards.
While the PFL-Bellator merger remains hypothetical at this point, Eblen hopes that this unprecedented move in MMA history does not come to fruition.
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