Professional Fighters League

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

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a privately owned American mixed martial arts league, was founded in 2017. As of 2023, it employs approximately 90 people and is headquartered in the United States. Its primary business is the organization and presentation of spectator sports events centered around mixed martial arts competitions.

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Founded

2017

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Headquarters

Primary Segment

Martial arts

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 5, 2025, the Professional Fighters League signed Middleweight contender Bryan Battle to a multi-year contract; Battle will debut in 2026. On September 17, 2025, the Professional Fighters League announced a strategic partnership with Dada Drinks for the upcoming PFL Europe events in Nantes and Lyon in 2025. Earlier this year, the Professional Fighters League announced a $1 billion valuation.

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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 media and TV services and martial arts.

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Professional Fighters League's revenues were less than $50M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Professional Fighters League's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is combat sports. For full access to Professional Fighters League's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Nov

21st

2025

19:00

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Nov. 21

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Eric Butorac Named U.S. Open Tournament Director The USTA announced that Eric Butorac, USTA senior director, player relations and business development, and former top-20 doubles pro and ATP Player Council president, has been named the next tournament director of the U.S. Open, beginning in 2026.

EIN News

Nov

17th

2025

14:32

Management Changes, CT_Monitor Company

Professional Fighters League Appoints Lenny Daniels as Chief Operating Officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2025-- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is proud to announce that Lenny Daniels has been named the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer. One of the most accomplished executives in sports media, Daniels brings decades of leadership experience across premier sports properties, culturally defining franchises, and industry-leading digital platforms. Copyright Business Wire 2025.

The Joplin Globe

Nov

17th

2025

14:14

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, Baseball, CT_Monitor Company

Professional Fighters League Appoints Lenny Daniels as Chief Operating Officer

Professional Fighters League Appoints Lenny Daniels as Chief Operating Officer Former Warner Bros. Discovery Sports President Brings Unmatched Leadership Across Live Sports, Digital Innovation & Global Operations Daniels Has Decades of Experience Scaling Premier Sports Properties, Including Inside the NBA, NCAA March Madness, Bleacher Report, NHL on TNT, MLB on TBS & NBA Digital The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is proud to announce that Lenny Daniels has been named the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer.

Morningstar

Nov

12th

2025

16:14

Partnerships and Alliances, CT_Monitor Company

Professional Fighters League Announces EFX Sports as Official and Exclusive Sports Supplement Partner in the U.S.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 12, 2025-- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a partnership with EFX Sports to become the official and exclusive sports supplement brand of the PFL in the U.S. Copyright Business Wire 2025.

The Joplin Globe

Nov

5th

2025

00:00

CT_Monitor Company

Vice TV Stepping into the Ring

Vice TV will be the U.S. linear home of 10 of the Professional Fighters League’s upcoming international MMA events from the MENA and Africa regions.

Cablefax

Nov

4th

2025

18:30

CT_Monitor Company

Vice TV to Bring International PFL Events to U.S. Audiences Via Landmark Partnership

| 📷: PFL MMA Vice TV on Tuesday announced a new partnership with the Professional Fighters League to serve as the organization’s exclusive linear United States telecast home for 10 international events, starting with two in December and eight more in 2026.

Sherdog

Oct

3rd

2025

23:59

Negative News, CT_Monitor Company

Usman Nurmagomedov wins again against Hughes: judges' decision sparks scandal

id='6381677610112' data-video-id='6381677610112' data-account='5067014667001' data-player='default' data-usage='cms:WordPress:6.5.7:2.8.6:javascript' data-embed='default' class='video-js' data-application-id='' controls style='width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; left: 0;'> Usman Nurmagomedov once again proved his superiority over Paul Hughes, receiving another controversial judges' decision.

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Sep

17th

2025

13:19

Partnerships and Alliances, CT_Monitor Company

Professional Fighters League and Dada Drinks Announce Strategic Partnership in France

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 17, 2025-- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a strategic partnership with one of France’s leading soft drink brands, Dada Drinks , for the upcoming PFL Europe events in Nantes and Lyon in 2025. Copyright Business Wire 2025.

The Joplin Globe

Sep

17th

2025

07:30

Partnerships and Alliances, CT_Monitor Company

Professional Fighters League and Dada Drinks Announce Strategic Partnership in France

LONDON--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a strategic partnership with one of France’s leading soft drink brands, Dada Drinks , for the upcoming PFL Europe events in Nantes and Lyon in 2025.

Business Wire

Sep

17th

2025

03:35

Partnerships and Alliances, CT_Monitor Company

Professional Fighters League and Dada Drinks Announce Strategic Partnership in France

Professional Fighters League and Dada Drinks Announce Strategic Partnership in France The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a strategic partnership with one of France's leading soft drink brands, Dada Drinks, for the upcoming PFL Europe events in Nantes and Lyon in 2025.

Le Lézard

Sep

5th

2025

18:52

Procurement and Sales, CT_Monitor Company

MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER BRYAN BATTLE SIGNS EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE

New York (September 5, 2025) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the signing of Middleweight contender Bryan Battle (12-2, 1 NC) to an exclusive, multi-year contract. Battle will make his PFL debut in 2026, entering the league with nine career finishes, four by knockout and five by submission.

Professional Fighters League

Aug

27th

2025

18:30

CT_Monitor Company

Inside The $1 Billion Valuation Of The PFL And Its Expansion Through Africa

When the Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced its $1 billion valuation earlier this year, it was more than a business milestone. It showed how mixed martial arts (MMA) has grown from a niche sport into a global entertainment force.

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Professional Fighters League sells broadcasting rights of its combat sports competitions to 34 companies globally, covering 4 countries. Professional Fighters League's rights holders include FPT Telecom, Bell Canada and YouTube.