The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has set the stage for an exciting 2024 regular season with the announcement of fights in the heavyweight and new women’s flyweight division. The league has expanded its divisions to also include light heavyweight, welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight categories, promising a season with the deepest talent pool in PFL history. With the recent merger with Bellator MMA, fans can expect to see current and former Bellator champions such as Liz Carmouche, Phil Davis, Patricky Pitbull, and Andrey Koreshkov, adding more star power to the upcoming season.
Global Reach and Expansion
PFL CEO Peter Murray expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, stating that the addition of Bellator stars will make the regular season even more challenging and compelling for fighters and fans alike. The league is set to visit 10 top markets across the United States, ensuring that fans from various regions have the opportunity to witness the action live. Furthermore, the events will be broadcasted to 160 countries worldwide, expanding the reach of the PFL and attracting a global audience to the sport of MMA.
Apart from the inclusion of Bellator talent, the 2024 season will also feature standouts from PFL Europe, showcasing a diverse roster of fighters from different regions. Women’s flyweight Dakota Ditcheva and light heavyweight Jakob Nedoh are among the competitors from PFL Europe who will be participating in the regular season, adding an element of international competition and talent to the mix. This diversity in talent and backgrounds will undoubtedly make for intriguing matchups and highlight the global appeal of MMA.
The PFL 2024 regular season will commence on April 4 in San Antonio, followed by events in Las Vegas and Chicago on April 12 and April 19, respectively. Each event will feature different divisions, starting with heavyweight and women’s flyweight fights in San Antonio, followed by light heavyweight and lightweight matchups in Las Vegas, and welterweight and featherweight bouts in Chicago. Fans in the United States can catch all the action on ESPN, with tickets for each event going on sale soon.
The PFL is gearing up for an electrifying 2024 regular season with a star-studded roster, global reach, and diverse talent pool. MMA fans can look forward to thrilling matchups, competitive fights, and the opportunity to witness top fighters from the PFL and Bellator compete on a larger stage. With the anticipation building for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on the PFL as they continue to elevate the sport of MMA and provide fans with an unforgettable experience.