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MMA fans are well aware of Francis Ngannou’s infamous split with the UFC in January 2023. After defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, ‘The Predator’ engaged in a year-long standoff with the promotion, demanding a better contract and the freedom to compete in boxing.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 20

PFL Hollywood: Full Fight Card

From the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL the PFL brings the action once again in PFL Hollywood with a trio of championship contests in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight classes.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 31

PFL star who lost his ‘0’ in crazy comeback slams new champ’s rematch rejection… ‘If you’re a real man’

Johnny Eblen is not pleased that the man who took his undefeated status in dramatic fashion is attempting to dismiss a rematch. Eblen was a dominant force at 185 pounds under the now-defunct Bellator banner, defeating the likes of Gegard Mousasi and Fabian Edwards en route to cementing his place on the throne.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Johnny Eblen’s immediate rematch plea declined by new PFL champ after buzzer-beating finish handed him first loss

PFL middleweight titleholder Costello Van Steenis isn’t interested in running it back right away with Johnny Eblen. Johnny Eblen suffered one of the biggest upsets of the MMA calendar year with seconds on the clock at PFL Cape Town last weekend.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 19

PFL Cape Town Recap: Costello Van Steenis pulls off miracle finish to dethrone Johnny Eblen

The PFL took center stage this afternoon for their historic card in Cape Town, South Africa. The main event of the evening was a middleweight title fight between Johnny Eblen (16-1) and Costello Van Steenis (17-3).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 18

PFL Champions Series 2: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

In a first for the promotion, the PFL makes its way to South Africa for a blockbuster show from the sprawling city of Cape Town for PFL Champions Series 2.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 18

PFL debuts yet another new title belt as Johnny Eblen gets first look at third strap since Bellator merger

PFL is bringing out yet another world title belt as they finally look to cement their structure for the world tournaments and their Champions Series. After years of confusion were compounded by the Bellator takeover at the end of 2023, PFL now seems to have a structure in place that makes sense for the future of the company.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 17

PFL Cape Town Main Card Preview

The PFL has their first African card this Saturday as they head to Cape Town, South Africa. They are bringing a really strong card with them as the event will feature a middleweight title fight between Johnny Eblen and Costello Van Steenis as well as a flyweight showcase featuring the biggest star in the promotion, Dakota Ditcheva.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 17

PFL Cape Town Main Event Preview: Johnny Eblen – Costello Van Steenis

This Saturday is a truly historic day for the PFL. The promotion will host it’s first African event from Cape Town and they are bringing a banger of a card to South Africa.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 3

PFL star who’s targeting UFC signing tells his current promotion ‘money can only do so much’

The man regarded by many as the best fighter competing outside the UFC continues to hint toward a PFL exit. Johnny Eblen has long been tipped as a fighter who could make an immediate splash in the UFC and fit right into the middleweight title picture alongside the likes of Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 6

‘I want to fight the Chimaevs’… PFL star teases UFC signing as his contract expiration fast approaches

Another of the PFL’s biggest names could soon be plying his trade in the UFC. Patchy Mix will debut at UFC 316 on Saturday, as the former Bellator bantamweight champion marks the latest big name to arrive on MMA’s biggest stage from the PFL.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 7

PFL Announces First Champions Series and Africa Event for July in Cape Town

The PFL made a historic announcement this morning when they announced that in July, they will be heading to Cape Town, South Africa for a dual event. On July 26th, we will see the debut of The Champions Series and we will also see the first PFL Africa event which is led by chairman and super fight heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 23

After defending his Bellator title at PFL Super Fights, what’s next for Johnny Eblen?

This past Saturday on the main card of PFL Battle of the Giants, we saw a Bellator middleweight title rematch. The unbeaten champion Johnny Eblen (16-0) was looking for his third successful title defense while picking up his second win over top contender Fabian Edwards (13-4).

MMA News / MyMMANews / October 22

The 1 thing Bellator Champ Johnny Eblen Says Fighters Shouldn’t Do

The current Bellator Middleweight Champion, Johnny Eblen, successfully defended his title last weekend in his The post The 1 thing Bellator Champ Johnny Eblen Says Fighters Shouldn’t Do first appeared on MyMMANews.

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MMA News / Sporting News / October 19

Countdown of the week's best UFC & PFL fights: #6

Breaking down the sixth best fight of the week, a middleweight title rematch between Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / October 18

PFL Battle of the Giants Preview: Johnny Eblen – Fabian Edwards 2

Tomorrow on the main card of the PFL Battle of the Giants, we will see a Bellator middleweight title fight. The champion, Johnny Eblen (15-0), will look to remain unbeaten and successfully defend his title for the third time as he takes on a familiar foe in Fabian Edwards (13-3).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 16

PFL Battle of Giants Betting Preview: Has Time Passed Francis Ngannou By?

Francis Ngannou is being asked to carry a pay-per-view card for the PFL during one of the toughest stretches of his career. While Ngannou has never done better financially, his foray into boxing has taken some of the shine off his mystique.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 14

(Exclusive) Johnny Eblen Talks Career Plans, PFL Super Fights PPV

Undefeated Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen spoke to MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré ahead of his rematch with Fabian Edwards, which will take place on the PPV portion of a huge PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

MMA News / MyMMANews / September 17, 2024

Johnny Eblen vs Fabian Edwards added to Battle of the Giants main card

Undefeated Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen set to rematch England’s No. 1 contender Fabian “The The post Johnny Eblen vs Fabian Edwards added to Battle of the Giants main card first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / August 16, 2024

Impa Kasanganay Taking Familiar Route to PFL Finals against Josh Silveira

Last November, Impa Kasanganay defeated Josh Silveira to win the PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament. It was a dominating performance, one where Kasanganay won by unanimous decision.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 19, 2024

Bellator Champions Series London will be headlined by Johnny Eblen – Fabian Edwards 2

The PFL announced two massive Bellator Champions Series events for September in a press release yesterday afternoon. One of the events announced was for September 7th and that’ll feature lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov returning to face Alexander Shabliy.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 18, 2024