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Urijah Faber Details Alleged GFL Financial 'Fake-Out' as Startup Remains Dormant

Faber says a fleeting $30 million bank snapshot misled fighters about the league’s funding.

Overview

  • Speaking on Dominick Cruz’s new podcast, Faber said his manager saw GFL founder Darren Owen’s account showing $30 million, which initially prompted his interest.
  • Faber now contends the funds were only briefly in the account, describing the display as a snapshot that did not represent money available to pay fighters.
  • He says Anthony Pettis, and possibly Paige VanZant, received pre-checks from Owen before the promotion unraveled.
  • The league had recruited prominent veterans and planned a May 2024 Los Angeles debut before cancelling the events in April.
  • Outside of a cryptic Instagram post in October, the promotion has offered no substantive update, leaving its relaunch and fighter compensation uncertain.