January 29, 2019

NEWS | Contrary to Jon Fitch's claim on PFL millionaires, Sean O'Connell says he got paid 'without a...

" Jon Fitch made waves over the weekend when he expressed doubt that PFL Season 1 winners would receive their guaranteed $1 million purses. “I don’t have any faith that those guys are going to get paid their full amo...

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January 22, 2019

NEWS | By The Numbers: Philipe Lins

" The rise of Philipe Lins in the Professional Fighters League heavyweight tournament was a surprise to some. Before his PFL stint, Lins had previously been released by Bellator MMA after going 3-3 and coming off two straight losses. Makin...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | Professional Fighters League 2018 Season Statistics Released

" LEAGUE CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON METRIC-BASED ANALYTICS AND PLANS TO EXPAND CAGENOMICS; SMARTCAGE TO DEBUT IN 2019The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today released its official 2018 Season stati...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | Cris Cyborg has 'no problem' fighting Kayla Harrison at 155 pounds if she wins PFL

" Apparently it’s no longer too early to talk about a fight between Cris Cyborg and Kayla Harrison.Late Wednesday night, UFC dual champion Amanda Nunes made waves when she declared that she was “done with 145” pounds, meaning s...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | UFC dual champ Amanda Nunes 'done with 145,' tells Cris Cyborg to fight Kayla Harrison

" Amanda Nunes claims she won’t be granting a rematch to Cris Cyborg, nor does she intend on competing again at the weight where she just won a second piece of UFC gold.Following Nunes’ (17-4 MMA, 10-1 UFC) shocking 51-second k...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | By The Numbers: Magomed Magomedkerimov

" Magomed Magomedkerimov had never been knocked out in his 28-fight career. However, in the Professional Fighters League welterweight tournament finale, he was the underdog against the dreaded finisher Ray Cooper III, who previously defeat...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | Cris Cyborg open to lightweight fight with PFL star Kayla Harrison

" Last night, new UFC featherweight champ Amanda Nunes stated — apparently jokingly — that she is done with the featherweight division. Nunes followed this announcement by suggesting that Cris Cyborg, the woman she knocked out to win the U...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | By The Numbers: Lance Palmer

" Lance Palmer prefers to wrestle and strangle opponents into submission. The former World Series of Fighting champion has always relied heavily on his base skills, and his recent run in the 2018 Professional Fighters League playoffs was n...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | By The Numbers: Louis Taylor

" Louis Taylor once tried and failed to qualify for “The Ultimate Fighter,” and if not for an injury, he would have competed inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship cage in 2015. Taylor stepped in as a short-notice replacement for Costas...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | By The Numbers: Sean O'Connell

" Many fans likely remember Sean O'Connell from his hilarious weigh-in antics in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, those who have followed his career more closely know he has a well-established reputation as a true scrapper. Bef...

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January 21, 2019

NEWS | How Sean O'Connell formulated a plan to become an MMA millionaire – and why he walked away th...

" By just about any standard, Sean O’Connell had a good life.The year was 2017 and he was just starting to get used to the idea that his MMA career was over. He had a job he enjoyed, talking sports on the radio in his home stat...

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January 11, 2019

NEWS | Who will be the next group of fighters to sign with the PFL for 2019 and beyond?

" After a successful first season, the Professional Fighters League is ready for round two. Some of the best fighters in the world will be looking to once again try and win gold and $1 million. We know some stars that will be back, includi...

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January 9, 2019

NEWS | Bloody Elbow 2018 Year-End MMA Awards - Magomed Magomedkerimov nominated for Best Fighter

" It’s back!Over the next few days, Bloody Elbow is going to ask for your opinion on some of the best things that have happened in the MMA world over the course of 2018. There will be a total of eight different categories you’l...

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January 8, 2019

NEWS | Cooper, Lins, O'Connell make Sherdog.com's 2018 All-Violence Team

" 2018 All-Violence Second TeamHeavyweight: Philipe LinsLight Heavyweight: Aung La N SangMiddleweight: Israel AdesanyaWelterweight: Ray Cooper IIILightw...

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January 8, 2019

NEWS | The bottom line: MMA New Year's Resolutions

" This promises to be an important year for most major MMA organizations, with each facing unique challenges in a shifting landscape. There have been significant movements of talent, with more likely on the horizon. The business plans for...

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January 8, 2019

NEWS | Mixed Martial Arts: Columbia Station's Lance Palmer earned a huge payday and the PFL title wi...

" Lance Palmer didn’t need to join the hordes of people who sat down recently and filled out a list of resolutions.The MMA fighter will be just fine if 2019 goes as smoothly as the previous year.“The last year in ge...

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January 8, 2019

NEWS | Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show | Interview with 2018 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Sean O'Connell

" Join Ariel Helwani live for Episode 29 of Ariel Helwani's MMA Show. Guests today include: Colby Covington, Joanne Calderwood, Corey Anderson, Cat Zingano, Cain Velasquez, Rachael Ostovich, Sean O'Connell and Alex Hernandez.

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January 8, 2019

NEWS | How the PFL is changing the way we watch MMA in 2019

" For many, the end of the year means lots of turn-ups, food and regretful texts. But if you’re a fight fan like me, you know that every late December the MMA gods bless us with some of the year’s sickest fight cards.So when th...

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January 7, 2019

NEWS | MMA Fighting’s 2018 Upsets of the Year: Number 3: Ray Cooper def Jake Shields on July 5 at PF...

" When the PFL signed Ray Cooper III as part of its inaugural welterweight tournament field, the acquisition hardly made a blip. At the time, Cooper had fought to some renown, having defeated the colorful journeyman Charles “Felony” Bennet...

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