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Exclusive Early Bird Ticket Pre-Sale Lottery Opens Today ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, announced that ONE 173  will take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, November 16.    Fans interested in purchasing special early bird tickets can do so beginning at 12 p.m. JST today through Wednesday, June 18, by entering the exclusive pre-sale ticket lottery here . Lottery results will be available at 1 p.m. JST on Saturday, June 21.    Tickets for ONE 173 will go on sale to the general public via ePlus   at 10 a.m. JST on Saturday, July 5.    Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated:  “After a record-breaking event in Japan last March at the legendary Saitama Super Arena that garnered more than two billion organic digital views, we are thrilled to return to Tokyo and the Ariake Arena this November to showcase the world’s very best martial artists at ONE 173. This will mark the fifth time ONE has held an on-ground event in the iconic city of Tokyo, and we can’t wait to put on another can’t-miss spectacle for our passionate global fan base. We are constructing a card that will be electric from start to finish, featuring multiple World Title bouts across various martial arts disciplines that will create lifelong memories for all those in attendance and watching around the globe.”    ONE last held an event at the Ariake Arena in January 2024 with ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. Additional event details and headlining bouts for ONE 173 on November 16 will be announced in the coming weeks.

2024 PFL MENA Welterweight Champion Omar El Dafrawy faces 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight Finalist Daniele Miceli in the Main Event   The first round of the 2025 PFL MENA Welterweight and Bantamweight tournament card amongst a host of Showcase bouts with talent from across the region   Tickets for PFL MENA 2 are on sale here on Webook with the event available on STARZPLAY app   Saudi Arabia’s superstar Hattan Alsaif returns to the PFL SmartCage against three-time Lebanese MMA champion Nour Al Fliti The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the full fight card for PFL MENA 2, set to take place at the Green Halls in Saudi Arabia on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event will feature top talent from across the region with tickets on sale now at webook.com , and also available to watch on STARZPLAY app in the MENA region. In the main event, 2024 PFL MENA Welterweight Champion Omar “God First” El Dafrawy (13-5-0) returns to Saudi Arabia, where he captured his 2024 title. With his toughest test to date ahead of him, Dafrawy will step back into the SmartCage to face 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight finalist Daniele “The Cyborg” Miceli (13-6-0) in a high-profile showcase bout. The co-main event features a pivotal Welterweight tournament clash between Kuwait’s Mohammad Alaqraa (7-1-0) and Palestine's Omar “187” Hussein (11-6-0). Alaqraa, a 2024 PFL MENA finalist and the current division leader, is seeking redemption after suffering the first loss of his professional career in last year’s finals. Hussein, a former PFL Europe standout, is aiming to hand Alaqraa a second defeat and make a strong statement on the Middle Eastern MMA scene. In a highly anticipated Bantamweight Quarterfinal bout, Algeria’s Mokthar “Le Kabyle” Benkaci (24-9-0) will face Lebanon’s Marcel Adur (19-7-0). Both fighters are known for their explosive striking and finishing power, making this matchup a strong contender for the most thrilling bout of the night. Local favorite Hattan Alsaif (AM 3-0-0) returns to the SmartCage for what is anticipated to be another exciting amateur showcase. The rising Saudi talent faces her toughest opponent yet in Nour Al Fliti (AM 1-1-0), a three-time Lebanese MMA champion and IMMAF Asian Championship silver medalist. Rounding out the card, Abdulaziz Bin Moammar (AM 1-0-0) will also represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in an Amateur Catchweight Showcase bout against Egypt’s Hassan Ahmed (AM 3-1-0).   Updated 2025 PFL MENA 2 Card: Starzplay (MENA) | PFL App (U.S.) Friday, July 4th - 7pm AST Welterweight Showcase Bout: Omar El Dafrawy (13-5-0) vs. Daniele Miceli (13-6-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Omar Hussein (11-6-0) vs. Mohammad Alaqraa (7-1-0) Atomweight Showcase Amateur Bout: Hattan Alsaif (AM 3-0-0) vs. Nour Al Fliti (AM 1-1-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mohamed Zarey (9-1-0) vs. Ayman Galal (4-1-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Xavier Alaoui (15-6-0) vs. Ziad Ayman (6-1-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mokhtar Benkaci (24-9-0) vs. Marcel Adur (19-7-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Badreddine Diani (8-3-0) vs. Ahmed Abdelbast Darwish (4-0-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Rostem Akman (7-4-0) vs. Amir Fazli (6-3-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Elias Boudegzdame (19-9-0) vs. Mehdi Saadi (6-2-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Nawras Abzakh (12-6-0) vs. Ali Yazbeck (5-0-1) Catchweight 160LB Showcase Amateur Bout: Abdulaziz Bin Moammar (AM 1-0-0) vs. Hassan Ahmed (AM 3-1-0) Tickets can be purchased at webook.com .

Welterweight & Featherweight First Round Fights Take Center Stage at Big Top Arena, Carnival City Tickets On Sale This Thursday, June 12 via TicketPro here . PFL Africa video asset available here . Following its historic debut in Cape Town, the Professional Fighters League is proud to announce its second PFL Africa event will take place on Saturday, August 9 at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fans on August 9 can witness Africa’s top MMA talent clash in the Welterweight and Featherweight divisions as the inaugural tournament continues toward crowning the first-ever PFL Africa Champions. Tickets for PFL Africa Johannesburg go on sale this Thursday, June 12 via TicketPro . Fight fans are encouraged to secure seats early for what promises to be another electric night in the SmartCage. Headlining the evening is a Featherweight First Round bout featuring Nigeria’s Patrick Ocheme (6-1) against Guinea’s Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) in a high-stakes matchup between two of the best West African in the world. In the co-main event, Angola’s Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1), who was victorious in his PFL debut, returns to action against Gambia’s Ibrahima Mané (14-5) in a Welterweight First Round bout. Additional matchups will be announced shortly.In total, 32 fighters representing 15 African nations will compete across the four PFL Africa divisions in 2025, as the league embarks on a continent wide journey to crown the first-ever PFL Africa Champions.   Updated PFL Africa Johannesburg Card: SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French) PFL App (U.S.) | DAZN (France, UK & Ireland) Saturday, August 9 Featherweight First Round Main Event: Patrick Ocheme (6-1) vs. Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) Welterweight First Round Co-Main Event: Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) vs. Ibrahima Mané (14-5)

Best-of-Class Partner ViewLift Powers PFL New Digital Home    Download FREE on Apple and Android Stores The Professional Fighters League today launched its all new direct-to-consumer (DTC) App, the free vehicle for Americans to watch all PFL International League events and fights live, including PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and PFL Africa. Globally, the new PFL App is a comprehensive home for PFL information, entertainment and engagement, including PFL fights and fighter information, advanced analytics, fan rewards and games, and behind-the-scenes content.  Download now at the Apple or Google Play Store to begin your PFL free all access pass.   For the first time, and exclusively only on the PFL App, U.S. fans can stream all PFL International League events live and free.   The next PFL International League fights (viewable in the US via the new app) are as follows:   PFL MENA - Friday, July 4 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 12 pm EST PFL Europe - Saturday, July 5 - Brussels, Belgium - 11 am EST PFL Africa - Saturday, July 19 - Cape Town, Africa - 10:30 am EST In addition to exclusive live content, the PFL App is loaded with features designed to elevate the fan experience: PFL Fights Live - Watch Direct in PFL App  PFL Schedule - What, When, Where  PFL Fighters - All Fighters, All Details  PFL Fan Engagement - Test your MMA Knowledge PFL Insider Content - Go Behind the Scenes or Explore Full Archive “ We ’ re putting the power directly in the hands of MMA fans,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray . “ For the first time ever, fans in the U.S. can watch PFL MENA, PFL Europe, PFL Africa, and PFL Pacific live and free, all in one place. The PFL App is a major investment in our global league strategy and in delivering a deeper, more connected and centralized experience for our fans.” “ PFL has focused on its fans since its launch,” noted  Rick Allen , ViewLift’s CEO. “ We are proud to continue our 7-year alliance with the League, and deliver an entirely new experience for those fans: behind-the-scenes access, new ways to expand your fight knowledge and test yourself against others, and … for the very first time … direct US access to live international fights and recaps. Join us in the SmartCage!” Fans can download the new PFL app in the Apple and Google Play stores now. The platform is also available via web and will roll out across OTT devices including Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV later this year. For more information: PFLmma.com or PFLMMA on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, or X

UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 delivered an unforgettable night of action-packed fights at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena in Australia. The event drew a record-breaking live gate of $7.7 million and an impressive crowd of 18,253 fans, setting the stage for 12 thrilling bouts that showcased the best of mixed martial arts. Main Event: UFC Middleweight Championship Dricus Du Plessis def. Sean Strickland via Unanimous Decision In a grueling five-round battle, Dricus Du Plessis once again proved why he’s the king of the middleweight division. The South African champion retained his title with a dominant performance, using relentless pressure and a well-rounded skill set to outclass Sean Strickland. Du Plessis’ victory solidified his status as one of the most formidable fighters in the UFC. Co-Main Event: UFC Strawweight Championship Zhang Weili def. Tatiana Suarez via Unanimous Decision China’s Zhang Weili put on a masterclass in her strawweight title defense against Tatiana Suarez. Zhang’s superior striking and impeccable takedown defense kept her in control throughout the fight, earning her a clear unanimous decision victory and further cementing her legacy as one of the division’s greatest champions. Main Card Results Heavyweight Bout (265 lbs): Tallison Teixeira def. Justin Tafa via KO/TKO (Elbows and Knees) at 0:35, Round 1Teixeira made a statement with a lightning-fast knockout, overwhelming Tafa with a brutal combination of elbows and knees in under 40 seconds. Light Heavyweight Bout (205 lbs): Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato ends in a DrawA hard-fought battle between two light heavyweight contenders ended in a rare draw, with neither fighter able to gain a decisive edge. Welterweight Bout (170 lbs): Jake Matthews def. Francisco Prado via Unanimous DecisionMatthews showcased his veteran experience, using precise striking and well-timed takedowns to secure a decisive victory over Prado. Preliminary Card Results Featherweight Bout (145 lbs): Gabriel Santos def. Jack Jenkins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:06, Round 3 Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Tom Nolan def. Viacheslav Borshchev via Unanimous Decision Flyweight Bout (125 lbs): Cong Wang def. Bruna Brasil via Unanimous Decision Bantamweight Bout (135 lbs): Aleksandre Topuria def. Colby Thicknesse via Unanimous Decision Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Rongzhu def. Kody Steele via Unanimous Decision Welterweight Bout (170 lbs): Jonathan Micallef def. Kevin Jousset via Unanimous Decision Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Quillan Salkilld def. Anshul Jubli via KO/TKO (Right Cross) at 0:19, Round 1Salkilld scored the fastest finish of the night with a devastating right cross just 19 seconds into the fight. Event Highlights UFC 312 was a night to remember, featuring championship drama, jaw-dropping knockouts, and technical brilliance. With title implications and career-defining performances, the event left fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for the winners and losers. Stay tuned for in-depth post-fight analysis and updates on the future matchups stemming from this epic night in Sydney!

AJ ‘Mercenary’ McKee Battles Russia’s Akhmed Magomedov at Featherweight Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson Moves Up to Face 2024 PFL Heavyweight Champion Denis Goltsov Lightweights Clash as Russia’s Artur Zaynukov Meets Japan’s Takeshi Izumi Tickets On Sale Now via Ticketpro here The Professional Fighters League has finalized the lineup for the upcoming PFL Cape Town event, marking the debut of MMA in Africa with the continent’s first-ever global MMA event. Set for Saturday, July 19 at Grand Arena, Grand West in Cape Town, South Africa, this landmark event marks a groundbreaking moment in PFL’s global expansion. The event will feature the launch of the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament with First Round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions, each featuring an eight-man bracket. In addition to the tournament bouts, the evening will be headlined by five high-stakes PFL Champions Series fights featuring elite global talent. Tickets for this landmark event are on sale now via Ticketpro. At 145-pounds, former Bellator Featherweight World Champion AJ “Mercenary” McKee (22-2) returns to the SmartCage against Akhmed Magomedov  (11-1), a rising Russian star and protégé of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov. Also confirmed is a Heavyweight Showcase featuring current Light Heavyweight World Champion Corey Anderson (18-6) moving up a division to face 2024 PFL Heavyweight Champion Denis Goltsov  (36-8). Artur Zaynukov (16-4) returns to the PFL following an impressive showing at Battle of the Giants, aiming to extend his win streak to six. He will meet RIZIN veteran Takeshi Izumi  (6-3) of Japan, a decorated wrestler who earned a unanimous decision win over Spike Carlyle in his most recent outing. These marquee matchups round out an already stacked PFL Champions Series card, showcasing some of the world’s top MMA talent on African soil. Headlining the evening is undefeated Middleweight World Champion Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (16-0), who puts his perfect record and title on the line against Spain’s surging contender Costello “The Spaniard” van Steenis  (16-3).  In the co-main event, Women’s Flyweight phenom “Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva  (14-0), widely considered one of the top pound-for-pound female fighters in MMA, faces Hawaii’s elite striker Sumiko “Lady Samurai” Inaba  (8-1) in a thrilling penultimate bout. The PFL Cape Town event  begins at 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM EST  with the PFL Africa portion of the card, followed by PFL Champions Series , which begins at 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 PM EST.  A U.S. broadcast partner will be announced shortly. Complete PFL Champions Series Card: Saturday, July 19 -  8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 PM EST Middleweight World Championship Main Event:   Johnny Eblen (16-0) vs.  Costello van Steenis  (16-3) Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:   Dakota Ditcheva  (14-0) vs. Sumiko Inaba (8-1) Featherweight Showcase Bout:   AJ McKee  (22-2) vs. Akhmed Magomedov  (11-1) Lightweight Showcase Bout:   Artur Zaynukov  (16-4) vs. Takeshi Izumi (6-3) Heavyweight Showcase Bout:   Corey Anderson  (18-6) vs. Denis Goltsov  (36-8) Complete PFL Africa Card: SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French)DAZN (France, UK & Ireland)  Saturday, July 19 - 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM EST Bantamweight First Round Bout: Nkosi Ndebele  (8-3) vs. Mahmoud Atef (5-2) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Maxwell Djantou Nana (6-1) vs. Mikael Groguhe  (6-2) Bantamweight First Round Bout:   Shannon Van Tonder  (7-2) vs.  Boule Godogo  (3-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Jashell Ticha Awa  (3-1) vs. Justin Clarke  (2-0) Bantamweight First Round Bout:   Antero Dos Santos  (5-0) vs. Karim Henniene (4-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Abdoullah Kane  (3-0) vs. Mohammed Ben Yahia  (9-4) Bantamweight First Round Bout:   Simbarashe Hokonya  (5-0) vs. Alain Majorique  (5-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Abraham Bably (5-2) vs. Badredinne Medkouri  (7-2) Showcase Women’s Strawweight Bout:   Juliet Ukah  (6-0) vs. Ceileigh Niedermayr (3-2)

Tickets for PFL Africa 1 In Cape Town, Now Rescheduled for July 19, Go On Sale at 10:00 AM SAST On Thursday, May 22, as the Continent Prepares to Make MMA History GrandWest Arena Will Make History As The First Venue To Host A Major MMA Event In Africa, As PFL Africa Debuts With 18 Top African Athletes Set To Enter The SmartCage In Addition, 32 Athletes Across Four Divisions Have Been Announced As The Full PFL Africa Roster Has Been Unveiled, Representing 15 Different African Countries MMA Fans Can Purchase Tickets This Thursday From Ticketpro here The Professional Fighters League has announced tickets for its inaugural PFL Africa event in Cape Town go on sale at 10:00am SAST on Thursday, May 22 . Fans can be a part of the historic PFL Africa launch by purchasing their tickets here .Marking a major milestone for the sport, PFL Africa 1 will take place one week earlier than originally announced, on Saturday, July 19 at GrandWest Arena, showcasing Africa’s top fighting talent across Bantamweight and Heavyweight divisions. This landmark event will be the first in the continent hosted by a global MMA organization, with 18 elite African athletes set to compete in high-stakes bouts inside the PFL SmartCage.Headlining the night, South Africa’s own Nkosi Ndebele (8-3) will face Egypt’s rising contender Mahmoud Atef (5-2) in a thrilling Bantamweight Semifinal. In the co-main event, Cameroon’s Maxwell Djantou Nana (6-1) takes on Ivory Coast’s Mikael Groguhe (6-2) in a battle of heavy-handed finishers.The card will also feature a special Women’s Strawweight Showcase Bout with undefeated Nigerian prospect Juliet Ukah (6-0). Her opponent will be announced shortly.The inaugural PFL Africa Tournament will feature eight-man brackets in each weight class, starting with the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions. The full tournament schedule and host cities for the semifinals and finals will be announced shortly. In total, 32 fighters representing 15 African nations will compete across the four PFL Africa divisions in 2025, as the league embarks on a continent wide journey to crown the first-ever PFL Africa Champions. The inaugural PFL Africa will also set the scene and precede a PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai card, bringing the world’s best MMA talent to Africa. At the top of the bill will be Johnny "Pressure" Eblen (16-0) who will look to keep his undefeated record intact and his World Championship by his side as he faces Spain's surging Costello "The Spaniard" van Steenis (16-3). In the co-main event will be Dakota "Dangerous" Ditcheva (14-0), widely regarded as the best women's pound-for-pound MMA fighter, as she faces off against the elite Hawaiian, Sumiko "Lady Samurai" Inaba (8-1) in the penultimate bout of the evening. Additional Champions Series bouts will be announced shortly. The full fight card for the inaugural PFL Africa 1 event on July 19 is as follows: Updated PFL Africa 1 Card: SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French) DAZN (France, UK & Ireland) Saturday, July 19 Bantamweight First Round Main Event: Nkosi Ndebele (8-3) vs. Mahmoud Atef (5-2) Heavyweight First Round Co-Main Event: Maxwell Djantou Nana (6-1) vs. Mikael Groguhe (6-2) Bantamweight First Round Bout : Shannon Van Tonder (7-2) vs. Boule Godogo (3-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout : Jashell Ticha Awa (3-1) vs. Justin Clarke (2-0) Bantamweight First Round Bout: Antero Dos Santos (5-0) vs. Karim Henniene (4-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout: Abdoullah Kane (3-0) vs. Mohammed Ben Yahia (9-4) Bantamweight First Round Bout: Simbarashe Hokonya (5-0) vs. Alain Majorique (5-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout: Badredinne Medkouri (7-2) vs. TBD Showcase Women’s Strawweight Bout: Juliet Ukah (6-0) vs. TBD Updated PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai Card: Middleweight World Championship Main Event: Johnny Eblen (16-0) vs. Costello Van Steenis (16-3) Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) vs. Sumiko Inaba (8-1)

Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight & Middleweight World Tournament Semifinals Set  Undefeated Biaggio Ali Walsh Returns to Action The Professional Fighters League today announced a stacked fight card set for Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 27, headlined by the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight and Middleweight 2025 PFL World Tournament Semifinals and a high-stakes Bantamweight showdown between former teammates and Bellator Champions Sergio Pettis (23-7) and Raufeon Stots (21-2). A Middleweight Semifinal between Fabian Edwards (14-4) and Josh Silveira (14-4) will headline the event, with Light Heavyweights Phil Davis (25-7) and Sullivan Cauley (7-1) clashing in the co-main. The first Middleweight Semifinal features a rematch between Aaron Jeffery (16-5) and Dalton Rosta (10-1), while Antonio Carlos Jr. (17-6) faces England’s Simeon Powell (11-1) in the second 205-pound Semifinal. Rounding out the 2025 PFL World Tournament Semifinal action on June 27 are the Heavyweights, as Valentin Moldavsky (14-4) meets Alexander Romanov (19-3), and Oleg Popov (20-2) squares off against Rodrigo Nascimento (12-3). In addition to all of these must-see, high-stakes bouts, the event will also feature the return of Chicago-born Biaggio Ali Walsh (2-0), who returns to face fellow hometown prospect Ronnie Gibbs (1-0) in a battle of undefeated Lightweights, with local pride and perfect records at stake. Alongside the Semifinals and showcase bouts, three alternate bouts will kick off the card on ESPN+,  beginning with the Middleweights, as the undefeated Jordan Newman (7-0) puts his skills to the test against Moscow's Khalid Murtazaliev (17-3). Lightweights clash as Rafael Xavier (13-8) looks across the SmartCage at Karl Albrektsson (14-7) and Heavyweights collide as Sergei Bilostenniy (13-4) faces Karl Williams (10-3).  Tickets for PFL’s return to America’s “Second City” can be purchased through Ticketmaster, with prices ranging from $50 to $350. The 2025 PFL World Tournament airs live on ESPN platforms in the U.S., Canada and across Europe, fans can catch the action live on DAZN, while globally, the tournament will be streamed in 190 countries through 20 premium media partners.One Shot. The annual single-elimination tournament features brackets at Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s Flyweight. The PFL World Tournament spans an action packed five months. 64 of the best fighters from around the world will compete to win MMA’s toughest test - win three straight times in five months to become PFL Tournament Champion.  The Semifinal fights will be three, five-minute rounds while the Finals are five, five-minute rounds. All events and all fights now allow the use of elbows. The PFL World Tournament will payout over $20 million in total prize money, including a $500,000 bonus for every winner.   Updated 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals Main Card: ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Europe & Canada)  Friday, June 27 - 10:30 pm ET  Middleweight Semifinal Main Event: Fabian Edwards (14-4) vs. Josh Silveira (14-4) Light Heavyweight Semifinal Co-Main Event: Phil Davis (25-7) vs. Sullivan Cauley (7-1) Middleweight Semifinal Bout: Dalton Rosta (10-1) vs. Aaron Jeffery (16-5)  Light Heavyweight Semifinal Bout: Antonio Carlos Jr. (17-6) vs. Simeon Powell (11-1) Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Sergio Pettis (23-7) vs. Raufeon Stots (21-2)   2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals Early Card: ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Europe & Canada) Friday, June 27 - 7:30 pm ET Heavyweight Semifinal Bout: Valentin Moldavsky (14-4) vs. Alexander Romanov (19-3) Lightweight Showcase Bout: Biaggio Ali Walsh (2-0) vs. Ronnie Gibbs (1-0)  Heavyweight Semifinal Bout: Oleg Popov (20-2) vs. Rodrigo Nascimento (12-3) Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Sergei Bilostenniy (13-4) vs. Karl Williams (10-3) Light Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Rafael Xavier (13-8) vs . Karl Albrektsson (14-7) Middleweight Alternate Bout: Jordan Newman (7-0) vs . Khalid Murtazaliev (17-3)   Upcoming 2025 PFL World Tournament Schedule: 2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals - June 12 - Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals - June 20 - INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals - June 27 - Wintrust Arena, Chicago 2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals - August 1 - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ 2025 PFL World Tournament 9: Finals - August 15 - Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC 2025 PFL World Tournament 10: Finals - August 21 - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida

From L-R: PFL Fighter Raihere Dudes; James Frewin, PFL Managing Director, International; Pete Murray, PFL CEO; Dan Taylor, Acting Managing Director, Stan; Ben Kimber, Director of Sports, Stan; PFL Fighters Joseph Luciano, Sara Collins and Sean Gauci Fourth PFL International League Covering Australia and New Zealand Partnership with Stan, the 9Network and 9Now to Provide PFL Pacific Broad Premium Distribution in Australia PFL Pacific Features Best Regional Fighters and Top Prize Money Competing in PFL Signature “Win and Advance” Tournament Format The Professional Fighters League continues its global expansion with the launch of PFL Pacific, the league’s fourth international division, spanning Australia and New Zealand. Powered by a premium media partnership with Nine in Australia, featuring coverage across Stan Sport, 9Now and the 9Network, PFL Pacific will deliver elite regional fighters competing for top prize money in the league’s signature “win and advance” tournament format. This strategic launch underscores the PFL’s commitment to growing the sport across Oceania and providing fans with year-round access to world-class MMA action. Under this landmark partnership, Stan will become the exclusive home for the entire PFL portfolio in Australia, with all the action streaming live and on-demand on Stan Sport, with select premium events available on Stan Pay-Per-View. Additionally, key PFL events will be available to stream free on 9Now and broadcast free-to-air on the 9Network including live fights, archived events, highlights, and exclusive content. This expansive multi-platform distribution ensures PFL’s world-class MMA is more accessible to Australian fans than ever before. The inaugural PFL Pacific Tournament will take place across four live events in 2026, featuring top regional fighters in single-elimination brackets. With PFL’s signature “Win and Advance” format and significant prize money on the line, the tournament offers a historic platform for Australian athletes to rise to global prominence. In just three years, PFL aims to crown more Australian MMA champions than any other organization. In addition to PFL Pacific, the league will debut its global PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai in the region, showcasing some of MMA’s biggest stars in premium live events. Together, PFL Pacific and the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai will ensure both rising local athletes and elite international talent compete on the Oceania stage. “It has been a priority of ours to bring the Professional Fighters League to Australia and the Pacific region, delivering our world-class brand of MMA and the sport’s biggest stars to local fans,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray . “Through our landmark partnership with Stan, and extended reach with action streaming on 9Now and broadcast free-to-air on the 9Network, we’re creating the most accessible MMA experience Australia has ever seen. With the launch of PFL Pacific, we’re also building a foundation for long-term growth and aiming to crown more Aussie champions than any other league over the next three years.” “Stan has enjoyed a fantastic partnership with the PFL since 2022, and we’re excited to take it to new heights with the launch of PFL Pacific,” said Stan Acting Managing Director Dan Taylor . “This new initiative highlights the PFL’s bold ambition and commitment to growing MMA in our region. And, as Australia’s only locally owned streamer, we’re proud to help power that growth from the ground up. With PFL Pacific, the next generation of elite Aussie fighters now have a clear pathway and platform to showcase their talent to the world - to follow in the footsteps of Rob Wilkinson or Chelsea Hackett - and that’s the journey we want to support. With extensive coverage and reach across Stan Sport, 9Now and the 9Network, we’re making world-class MMA more accessible to Australian fans than ever before.” Further details, including event dates and athlete announcements, will be shared soon via PFL platforms and social media.

2024 PFL MENA Lightweight Champion Mohsen Mohammadseifi begins his title-defense campaign against Ahmed El Sisy in the Main Event Izzedine Al Derbani takes on Yanis Ghemmouri in a Featherweight Tournament bout in the Co-Main Event All PFL MENA events will air on STARZPLAY at 7PM AST / 12PM ET The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest-growing and most innovative sports league in the world, kicks off the second season of PFL MENA at the Onyx Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The best Featherweight and Lightweight fighters from all over the Middle East look to take the first step towards becoming PFL MENA Champion. In the headlining bout of the night, 2024 PFL MENA Lightweight Champion Mohsen Mohammadseifi  (7-2) of Iran begins his campaign for back-to-back championships when he faces PFL newcomer Ahmed El Sisy  (6-1) of Egypt. Mohammadseifi  weighed in at 156-pounds, while El Sisy  weighed in at 154.8-pounds for their main event clash. In the co-main event, new faces in the Featherweight division face off, as Jordan’s Izzeddine Al Derbani  (15-5) takes on Algeria’s Yanis Ghemmouri  (12-3). Al Derbani weighed in at 145.7-pounds, while Ghemmouri weighed in at 145.6-pounds. Also on the card, Saudi Arabia’s own Malik Basahel  (0-0) makes his highly-anticipated professional MMA debut against Algeria’s Mountasser Boutouta  (1-0) in a featured Showcase Flyweight bout. Basahel weighed in at 125.5-pounds, while Boutouta weighed in at 125.4-pounds. A pioneer in Middle Eastern MMA makes the walk one last time, as Ahmed Makki  (1-3-1) of Saudi Arabia meets Hasham Elnamer (3-0) of Egypt in a Showcase Lightweight bout. Makki weighed in at 154.3-pounds, while Elnamer weighed in at 153.6-pounds. Plus, history will be made, as  Eman Almudhaf  (4-0) becomes the first female fighter from Kuwait to compete inside the PFL SmartCage when she faces Brazil’s Shamara Braga  (5-3) in a Showcase Women’s Featherweight bout. Almudhaf weighed in at 146-pounds, while Braga  weighed in at 145.6-pounds.   OFFICIAL PFL MENA 1: JEDDAH WEIGH-IN RESULTS Lightweight Tournament Bout Mohsen Mohammadseifi  (156 lbs.) vs. Ahmed El Sisy  (154.8 lbs.) Featherweight Tournament Bout Izzeddine Al Derbani  (145.7 lbs.) vs.  Yanis Ghemmouri  (145.6 lbs.) Lightweight Tournament Bout Salah Eddine Hamli (155.2 lbs) vs. Abbas Khan  (155.3 lbs.) Featherweight Tournament Bout Taha Bendaoud  (145 lbs.) vs. Boualem Drissi (145.6 lbs) Showcase Flyweight Bout Malik Basahel (125.5 lbs) vs. Mountasser Boutouta  (125.4 lbs) Featherweight Tournament Bout Hussein Salem (145.7 lbs.) vs.  Assem Ghanem  (145.7 lbs.) Featherweight Tournament Bout Islam Reda  (145.8 lbs.) vs. Akram Nasri  (145.5 lbs.) Lightweight Tournament Bout Georges Eid (155.5 lbs.) vs. Mohammad Fahmi  (155.1 lbs) Showcase Lightweight Bout Ahmed Makki (154.3 lbs.) vs. Hasham Elnamer  (153.6 lbs) Lightweight Tournament Bout Abdullah Saleem (155.4 lbs.) vs. Souhil Tairi (155.8 lbs.) Showcase Women's Featherweight Bout Eman Almudhaf (146 lbs.) vs. Shamara Braga  (145.6 lbs) Showcase Catchweight Bout – 166 lbs (Amateur) Abdulaziz Al Moammar (164.8 lbs.) vs. Fares Hamdani  (163.6 lbs.)

Heavyweights Rodrigo Nascimento, Oleg Popov, Alexandr Romanov, & Valentin Moldavsky Advance to World Tournament Semifinals Light Heavyweights Sullivan Cauley, Simeon Powell, Antonio Carlos Jr., & Phil Davis Advance to World Tournament Semifinals The PFL Welterweight & Featherweight Semifinals Begin Thursday, June 12 on ESPN+ at Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville The First Round of the 2025 PFL World Tournament concluded tonight at Universal Studios Florida, with four fighters in both the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions punching their tickets to June's Semifinals.In the Heavyweight Semifinals, Brazil’s Rodrigo Nascimento (12-3) will take on Russia’s Oleg Popov (20-2), while Moldova’s Alexandr Romanov (19-3) is set to face former Interim Bellator Champion, Valentin Moldavsky (14-4). In the Light Heavyweight Semifinals, former Bellator Champion Phil Davis (25-7, 1 NC) is set to face Arizona’s Sullivan Cauley (7-1), while former PFL Europe standout Simeon Powell (11-1) will go head-to-head with 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Carlos Jr. (17-6, 2 NC). The main event featured a clash between former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Phil Davis and 2022 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Rob Wilkinson (19-4, 1 NC). After a slow start, “Mr. Wonderful,” an NCAA wrestling champion, came out firing in the second round, overwhelming his Australian opponent with a barrage of strikes that forced the referee to step in. With the emphatic stoppage, Davis secured his spot in the Semifinals. The co-main event featured a showdown between two Russian heavyweights with nearly identical records, former Interim Bellator Champion Valentin Moldavsky and Sergey Bilostenniy (13-4). It’s rare to see heavyweights maintain such a relentless pace, but the former training partners emptied their gas tanks over three grueling rounds. While Bilostenniy landed more volume, Moldavsky controlled the grappling exchanges and delivered the more impactful strikes, earning a well-deserved decision victory.Former Bellator Light Heavyweight No. 1 contender Karl Moore (12-4) squared off against 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Carlos Jr. “Shoeface” leaned on his elite jiu-jitsu pedigree to neutralize the power of his Irish opponent for most of the bout. Despite a late flurry from Moore in the final round, Carlos Jr. remained in control and earned the split decision victory, his eighth win in his last nine fights. Kicking off the main card was a clash between two European Light Heavyweights: Karl Albrektsson (14-7) and Simeon Powell. Albrektsson found success early, landing a steady stream of kicks that scored points and wore down the 2023 PFL Europe Light Heavyweight runner-up. However, momentum shifted in the second round when Powell unleashed a flurry of vicious elbows that staggered the Swede and dropped him to the canvas, prompting the referee to step in. With the win, “Smooth” secured his spot in the Semifinals this June. The 2025 PFL World Tournament continues on Thursday, June 12, with the Welterweight & Featherweights Semi Finalists competing live on ESPN+ and DAZN.   2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round Main Card: Phil Davis (25-7, 1 NC) def. Rob Wilkinson (19-4,1 NC) via KO (strikes) at :51 of round two Valentin Moldavsky (14-4) def. Sergey Bilostenniy (13-4) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) Antonio Carlos Jr (17-6, 2 NC) def. Karl Moore (12-4) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Simeon Powell (11-1) def. Karl Albrektsson (14-7) via TKO (strikes) at 2:05 of round two   2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round Early Card: Alexandr Romanov (19-3) def. Tim Johnson (18-12) via submission (standing guillotine) at 1:53 of round one Oleg Popov (20-2) def. Karl Williams (10-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Sullivan Cauley (7-1) def. Alex Polizzi (11-5) via TKO (strikes) at 1:36 of round one Rodrigo Nascimento (12-3) def. Abraham Bably (5-2) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)   Upcoming 2025 PFL World Tournament Schedule: 2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals - June 12 - Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals - June 20 - INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals - June 27 - Wintrust Arena, Chicago 2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals - August 1 - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ 2025 PFL World Tournament 9: Finals - August 15 - Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC 2025 PFL World Tournament 10: Finals - August 21 - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida

Denver Event Moving to June 2026 after Stamp vs. Zamboanga and Multiple Other World Championship Bouts Did Not Materialize ONE Championship (ONE) , the world’s largest martial arts organization, today announced that Stamp Fairtex  has suffered an injury setback while rehabbing her surgically repaired knee and will be forced to withdraw from her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship unification bout versus Denice Zamboanga  at ONE 173: Denver, originally scheduled to take place on August 1, 2025, at Ball Arena.     As a result of this marquee bout dropping off and multiple other World Championship headliners not materializing, the Denver event will be moved to June 26, 2026, at Ball Arena. In addition, given her nearly two-year hiatus from competition due to injury, Stamp has agreed to relinquish her title so that Zamboanga, the interim champion, can become the undisputed ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion.    Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated:  “We are saddened to hear of the injury setback to Stamp and wish her nothing but the best in her road to recovery. After looking at multiple alternate headlining options that unfortunately did not come together, we have made the difficult decision to move our Denver event to June 26. When bringing the world’s largest martial arts organization to the U.S., we strive to deliver the very best product to our passionate American fan base and put on the most entertaining and memorable show possible. The U.S. remains a high-priority market for ONE and our global business, and we remain committed to maintaining a strong presence in the region with monthly ONE Fight Night events in U.S. primetime and future on-ground events.”    Fans who have purchased tickets for ONE 173: Denver on August 1 will be contacted by Ticketmaster with the option to process a full refund or hold onto their tickets for the June 26 date. Fans who encounter any issues can also contact ticketing@onefc.com  for customer support.