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ESPN Renews Rights to Professional Fighters League in the US

ESPN has renewed its rights to the Professional Fighters League in the US. Read more about this exciting news for MMA fans and the PFL’s unique format.

Weight Class Champion Runner-up
Lightweight Natan Schulte Rashid Magomedov
Welterweight Ray Cooper III David Michaud
Middleweight Louis Taylor Abusupiyan Magomedov

ESPN has renewed its rights to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in the United States. The PFL is a prominent mixed martial arts promotion that showcases some of the best fighters in the world. With this renewal, ESPN will continue to be the exclusive broadcaster of PFL events in the US. The PFL features a unique format where fighters compete in a regular season, playoffs, and a championship event. ESPN’s decision to renew its rights to the PFL demonstrates the popularity and success of the promotion. The PFL has gained a dedicated fan base and has attracted top-tier fighters from around the world. With ESPN as its exclusive broadcaster, the PFL will continue to reach a wide audience of MMA fans across the US. In addition to broadcasting live events, ESPN will also provide extensive coverage of the PFL, including pre-fight analysis, post-fight interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. The renewal of ESPN’s rights to the Professional Fighters League is a testament to the growing popularity of MMA and the PFL’s position as a leading promotion in the sport. With ESPN’s support, the PFL will continue to showcase the best fighters and provide thrilling and competitive matchups for fans to enjoy.

ESPN, the popular sports broadcaster owned by Disney, has announced the renewal of its rights to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in the United States. The PFL is a prominent mixed martial arts promotion that showcases some of the best fighters in the world. With this renewal, ESPN will continue to be the exclusive broadcaster of PFL events in the US.

The Professional Fighters League features a unique format where fighters compete in a regular season, playoffs, and a championship event. This format allows fighters to accumulate points throughout the season, with the top performers advancing to the playoffs. The winners of the playoffs then face off in the championship event to determine the PFL champions in each weight class.

ESPN’s decision to renew its rights to the PFL demonstrates the popularity and success of the promotion. The PFL has gained a dedicated fan base and has attracted top-tier fighters from around the world. With ESPN as its exclusive broadcaster, the PFL will continue to reach a wide audience of MMA fans across the US.

In addition to broadcasting live events, ESPN will also provide extensive coverage of the PFL, including pre-fight analysis, post-fight interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. This comprehensive coverage allows fans to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the world of professional mixed martial arts.

The renewal of ESPN’s rights to the Professional Fighters League is a testament to the growing popularity of MMA and the PFL’s position as a leading promotion in the sport. With ESPN’s support, the PFL will continue to showcase the best fighters and provide thrilling and competitive matchups for fans to enjoy.

PFL Season Results

Weight Class Champion Runner-up
Lightweight Natan Schulte Rashid Magomedov
Welterweight Ray Cooper III David Michaud
Middleweight Louis Taylor Abusupiyan Magomedov