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sports2 years ago

"Francis Ngannou's Potential Opponents for His MMA Comeback"

After his boxing match against Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou's next move in combat sports is uncertain. While there is a demand to see him box again, Ngannou has an exclusive deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) for MMA. If he returns to MMA, potential opponents include Denis Goltsov, a dangerous heavyweight with a high finish rate, Renan Ferreira, a physically impressive fighter known for his quick knockouts, and Ryan Bader, the Bellator MMA heavyweight champion, if the PFL acquires Bellator.

via ESPN|
#boxing#francis-ngannou#mma
sports-business2 years ago

"Stocks Tumble as Saudi Arabia Backs UFC Rival, WWE"

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) shares dropped 12% after a Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund acquired a minority stake in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), a competitor to the UFC. Endeavor Group, which is merging with WWE, also fell 10%. The PFL Middle East division, backed by Saudi Arabia's PIF, is set to start next year with events in Saudi Arabia. Analysts have differing views on the impact of the investment, with one suggesting it could negatively affect WWE and UFC's talent costs, while another sees it as insignificant compared to UFC's dominance.

via Seeking Alpha|
#endeavor-group#professional-fighters-league#saudi-arabia
sports2 years ago

Saudi Arabian Fund Invests in US Mixed Martial Arts League, PFL

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has acquired a minority stake in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) through its new company, SRJ Sports Investments. This marks the first investment for SRJ and is part of Saudi Arabia's push to attract major global events to the country. The PIF aims to promote gender equality in sports, nurture local and regional talent in martial arts, and bring new opportunities to Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. The value of the deal, reported to be $100 million, was not disclosed.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#mixed-martial-arts#professional-fighters-league#saudi-arabia
sports2 years ago

Jake Paul redeems himself with a decisive victory over Nate Diaz

Jake Paul bounced back from his first loss with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz in a boxing match. Despite Diaz's reputation as a UFC veteran, Paul dominated the fight, knocking Diaz down in almost every round. While Paul's future as a real boxer remains uncertain, he expressed interest in an MMA bout and offered Diaz a rematch. Paul's next opponent will depend on his own decision, but possibilities include another MMA fighter or a rematch against Tommy Fury.

via Yahoo Sports|
#boxing#jake-paul#mma
sports2 years ago

PFL suspends multiple fighters for failed drug tests and overturned bouts.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended seven fighters from the Professional Fighters League (PFL) due to positive drug tests, resulting in mandatory timeouts, heavy fines, and three overturned bouts. The fighters are ineligible for the 2023 season, and their status for 2024 remains unclear. Athletes under suspension must submit clean drug tests to NSAC before returning to competition in Nevada.

via MMA Mania|
#drug-testing#mma#nevada-state-athletic-commission
sports2 years ago

Francis Ngannou Joins PFL Roster as Heavyweight Fighter.

Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion, has signed a multifight contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), which includes equity in the company and a role in expanding the league's events in Africa. The deal allows Ngannou to compete in a boxing match this year and a mixed martial arts bout in mid-2024. Ngannou will become chairman of PFL Africa and serve on the company's advisory board to represent fighter interests. The PFL's Super Fight division offers fighters more favorable terms than are generally available in the sport, including bigger guarantees and bigger cuts of pay-per-view revenue.

via The New York Times|
#boxing#francis-ngannou#mma