Professional Fighters League

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

Professional Fighters League, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 2017 and operates with approximately 90 employees. The company reported $24.3M in revenue as of 2023 and is categorized as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Functioning as an American mixed martial arts league, Professional Fighters League specializes in the promotion and organization of martial arts events.

Revenue

Founded

2017

Headcount

172

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Martial arts

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) recently announced an 11-bout lineup for its Washington D.C. card on July 25 at the Carefirst Arena, with Thad Jean and Shamil Musaev competing for the newly vacated 170-pound throne following Ramazan Kuramagomedov's retirement. Earlier on the same day, PFL had confirmed a full Washington D.C. card for July 31 at Carefirst Arena, also featuring Jean and Musaev in a PFL Welterweight World Championship Bout, alongside a co-main event between Magomed Umalatov and Ernesto Rodriguez. Previously, on June 27, PFL CEO John Martin indicated the promotion needs to focus on brand building to improve its popularity, despite being arguably the second-largest MMA promotion globally, trailing the UFC. On June 26, the PFL revealed Women’s Featherweight World Champion Cris Cyborg will conclude her mixed martial arts career, headlining PFL Tampa on August 22 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, against Ketlen Vieira in her final MMA appearance and title defense.

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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 search, social, and retail media and martial arts.

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Professional Fighters League's revenues were less than $50M in 2024. 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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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

Jun

26th

2026

11:29

Events, B2B Tag

Cris Cyborg Set for Final MMA Fight Against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa

The final chapter of one of mixed martial arts’ most accomplished careers is set to unfold on Aug. 22. The Professional Fighters League announced that PFL Women’s Featherweight World Champion Cris Cyborg will make her final MMA appearance when she headlines PFL Tampa at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Combat Press

Jun

24th

2026

02:30

Events, B2B Tag

Cris Cyborg farewell fight announced for PFL Tampa on Aug. 22

"Cyborg" is set for one last hurrah in MMA. | PFL MMA Cris Cyborg will end her decorated mixed martial arts career this summer under the Professional Fighters League banner. “Cyborg” will defend her featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira in the PFL Tampa headliner on Aug.

Sherdog

Jun

21st

2026

02:30

B2B Tag

Islam Makhachev: Usman Nurmagomedov will take pay cut by signing with UFC

Islam Makhachev believes teammate Usman Nurmagomedov will have to compromise on his salary if he moves to the UFC from the Professional Fighters League. Nurmagomedov (20-1) is considered one of the best lightweights in the world, regardless of promotion.

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.