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PFL Secures New Multi-Year Media Rights Deal with ESPN

Deal includes distribution on ESPN and ESPN+, and will feature the MMA debut of Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul.

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Overview

  • The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a new multi-year media rights deal with ESPN, which includes distribution on ESPN and ESPN+.
  • The deal will allow ESPN to carry the PFL's pay-per-view Super Fight series, featuring the MMA debut of Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul.
  • PFL's acquisition of Bellator earlier this month adds more intrigue for the upcoming events, with plans for a February event featuring both promotion's champions competing against each other.
  • The PFL seasons concept will continue on ESPN with expanded coverage of the events leading up to championship night.
  • The PFL will continue to build its other brands, PFL MENA, PFL Europe, and the PFL Challenger Series.