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GFL Sets December 18 Debut in Buenos Aires

The Argentina card is billed as a proof-of-concept to persuade investors and media partners of GFL’s city-team franchise model.

Overview

  • The promotion announced a Dec. 18, 2026 show at Club Atlético Lanús that will pit the Buenos Aires Gauchos against the Miami Monsters.
  • GFL says the event will feature 20 fighters and scheduled roster reveals to begin Oct. 26, and former UFC contender Marlon Moraes has been named to the Miami roster.
  • The company says investor Ryan Brockbank signed a binding letter of intent and paid a nonrefundable initial deposit for a franchise, with remaining payments due in 2027.
  • Key logistics remain unfinalized with no full bout-by-bout card, broadcast partner, or independently confirmed venue permits disclosed and a separate Nevada one-event notice for 2027 not tied to the Argentina date.
  • If the December show runs as planned and secures media and sponsor deals, GFL aims to use it to sell franchises and expand to six or more city teams by 2028, and fighters’ pay and league revenue plans will depend on those commercial outcomes.