PFL and Bellator Launch Historic Cross-Promotion Event
The Professional Fighters League and Bellator have announced a groundbreaking cross-promotion event featuring champion vs. champion fights.
- The PFL vs. Bellator: The Battle of Champions event will take place on February 24th in Saudi Arabia, showcasing four champion vs. champion fights and eight showcase matchups.
- Johnny Eblen, a dominant middleweight champion from Bellator, is set to compete against Impa Kasanganay in one of the featured fights.
- The first Bellator Champions Series event under PFL's ownership will be held in Belfast on March 22, headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Corey Anderson and Karl Moore.
- Cris Cyborg, a notable fighter, is surprisingly missing from the Belfast event's fight card.
- The PFL's acquisition of Bellator marks a new era in MMA, with plans to run both brands independently and host eight global events in the Bellator Champions Series in 2024.