Professional Fighters League

http://www.pflmma.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/professionalfightersleague/

Professional Fighters League, a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2017 and employs approximately 90 individuals. The company operates as an American mixed martial arts league.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2017

Headcount

172

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Martial arts

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 21, 2026, the Professional Fighters League and Rizin Fighting Federation announced a cross-promotional championship fight featuring two titles on the line at Super Rizin 5 in September. This followed the Professional Fighters League's multi-year media rights agreement with ESPN in Brazil, unveiled in mid-July. Under the deal, ESPN and Disney+ became the exclusive home for all PFL live events in Brazil, a significant market for mixed martial arts, with coverage beginning on July 18 with PFL Austin. Earlier, on July 6, 2026, PFL appointed Suzy Berkowitz as its first-ever Chief Communications Officer, tasking her with leading the company's global communications strategy.

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Professional Fighters League offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Professional Fighters League's product portfolio comprises of martial arts and search, social, and retail media.

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Jul

31st

2026

02:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Management Changes, Partnerships, Mergers and Acquisitions

PFL CEO comments on merger, working with Jake Paul

The Professional Fighters League CEO believes its merger with Most Valuable Promotions represents more than a business deal. PFL and MVP officially announced that they had joined forces under the MVP banner in one of the industry's most significant shakeups.

Sherdog

Jul

30th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Mergers and Acquisitions

Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and PFL announce merger - POST Wrestling

Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League have merged under the MVP name. The companies announced on Thursday that the combined organization will operate across boxing, mixed martial arts, live events, athlete development and international media distribution.

Post Wrestling

Jul

28th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

PFL NEW YORK FULL CARD CONFIRMED FOR JULY 31 AT UBS ARENA | Professional Fighters League

Usman Nurmagomedov defends PFL Lightweight Championship against #3 Archie Colgan in the Main Event Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event features #1 Dakota Ditcheva taking on #6 Denise Kielholtz NEW YORK (July 28, 2026) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the full card for PFL New York Presented by Arkham, which takes place this Friday, July 31st at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.

Professional Fighters League

Jul

23rd

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

PFL WASHINGTON D.C. UPDATE | Professional Fighters League

WASHINGTON D.C. (JULY 23, 2026) - PFL Washington D.C. on Saturday, July 25 at the CareFirst Arena will be headlined by #3 Thad “The Silverback” Jean (11-0) against #8 Ernesto “Starboy” Rodriguez (11-1) for the PFL Welterweight World Championship as Shamil Musaev withdraws due to complications during his weight cut.

Professional Fighters League

Jul

21st

2026

02:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

PFL, Rizin make MMA history with double title fight at Super Rizin 5

The Professional Fighters League and Rizin Fighting Federation are set to make history with a fight that will have two titles on the line. PFL and Rizin just announced a cross-promotional championship fight for Super Rizin 5 on Sept.

Sherdog

Jul

14th

2026

06:30

Business Expansion, Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag, Geographic Expansion, Partnerships

Professional Fighters League, ESPN Reach Multi-Year Media Rights Deal for Brazil

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has signed a multi-year media rights agreement with ESPN in Brazil, making ESPN and Disney+ the exclusive home for the organization’s live events in one of mixed martial arts’ largest international markets.

Sports Video Group

Jul

13th

2026

15:53

Events, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Events and Conferences

Professional Fighters League Announces Multi-Year Partnership With ESPN in Brazil

ESPN and Disney+ to Serve as Exclusive Home of All PFL Live Events in Brazil, Beginning with PFL Austin on July 18 Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a multi-year partnership with ESPN, expanding the league’s presence in one of the world’s most important and passionate MMA markets.

Black Belt

Jul

13th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Events and Conferences

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH ESPN IN BRAZIL | Professional Fighters League

ESPN and Disney+ to Serve as Exclusive Home of All PFL Live Events in Brazil, Beginning with PFL Austin on July 18 NEW YORK — [July 13, 2026] — Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a multi-year partnership with ESPN, expanding the league’s presence in one of the world’s most important and passionate MMA markets.

Professional Fighters League

Jul

6th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE APPOINTS SUZY BERKOWITZ AS FIRST-EVER CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | Professional Fighters League

NEW YORK, NY – [July 6, 2026] –The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the appointment of veteran communications executive Suzy Berkowitz as its first-ever Chief Communications Officer. In this role, Berkowitz will lead the company's global communications strategy as PFL continues to accelerate its growth and expand its position as one of the world's leading sports and entertainment organizations.

Professional Fighters League

Jul

2nd

2026

02:30

Events, B2B Tag

PFL locks down 11-bout lineup for Washington, D.C., card on July 25

Jaws will get jacked in the nation’s capital inside of the Professional Fighters League cage at the end of this month. Earlier in May, the organization announced the headlining attraction of PFL DC, which will go down on July 25 at the Carefirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Topping off the fight card is a battle for the newly vacated 170-pound throne of the retired Ramazan Kuramagomedov, between Thad Jean (11-0) and Shamil Musaev (18-1-1).

Sherdog

Jul

2nd

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag

PFL WASHINGTON D.C. FULL CARD CONFIRMED FOR JULY 31 AT CAREFIRST ARENA | Professional Fighters League

PFL Washington D.C. to be Headlined by PFL Welterweight World Championship Bout Between #3Thad Jean and #1Shamil Musaev Another Welterweight Clash Will Feature in the Co-Main Event Between #2Magomed Umalatov and #9Ernesto Rodriguez Tickets for

Professional Fighters League

Jun

27th

2026

02:30

B2B Tag

PFL CEO details issues that have hindered growth of promotion's brand

Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin believes the promotion needs to focus on brand building. While the PFL is arguably the second-biggest MMA promotion in the world, it remains well behind industry leader UFC in terms of popularity.

Sherdog

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Professional Fighters League sells broadcasting rights of its combat sports competitions to 40 companies globally, covering 18 countries. Professional Fighters League's rights holders include YouTube.