Professional Fighters League Acquires Bellator in Industry Transformative Deal
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced it has completed the acquisition of Bellator from Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA), creating a global powerhouse in mixed-martial arts (MMA) and accelerating the combined company to become the industry co-leader.
- In addition, PFL + Bellator now has the best roster of women's fighters in the world.
- All newly acquired Bellator fighters will become part of the PFL platform and available to compete in PFL fight franchises.
- PFL will continue the Bellator brand, and Bellator will be the "one-off" event product from PFL.
- Bellator becomes one of five live fight franchises of the Professional Fighters League: PFL League Season, PFL PPV Super Fights, PFL Challenger Series, PFL International Leagues, and Bellator.