PFL MMA: MMA News: If you’re an MMA enthusiast, the only topic you hear about right now is Jake Paul. The former YouTube phenomenon who is now a professional fighter and has dominated the boxing scene. Fans of combat sports were wary about Jake, often known as “The Problem Child,” when he initially entered the field. However, he defeated UFC legends like Anderson Silva and had a record of 6-0, but he proved everyone wrong and ruled the boxing world. Follow MMA News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Although it was rumored that the YouTube sensation turned fighter will compete in the Bellator promotion, but he chose not to compete in that promotion. And he even didn’t sign up for UFC, the biggest MMA organization, choosing instead to join the Professional Fighters League, PFL. Let’s take a look at the thing as a fan you need to know about PFL.
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PFL MMA: Everything you need to know about PFL MMA
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has a season-based organizational structure, which is the primary distinction between the PFL and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The PFL website states that there are six weight classes of elite MMA athletes competing in the PFL Season, including the first-ever women’s division at 155 pounds. Each fighter competes in two matches during the PFL Regular Season.
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Based on how they perform, fighters receive points for the regular season, with a win earning three points and additional points for knockouts and submissions. According to their total points, each competitor is subsequently seeded in the weight class standings.
The PFL Playoffs, which feature single-elimination, follow the Regular Season and culminate in the PFL World Championship. The winners of each title match are proclaimed the PFL World Champions in their particular weight class and receive $1 million in prize money.
In addition to being broadcast to 160 other countries worldwide on premium sports networks, PFL matches are televised live in prime time on ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes in the United States.
Why did Jake Paul decide to join the PFL?
In an exclusive video, ‘The Problem Child’ explained why he joined the PFL. He stated, “I love the PFL and everything they stand for. They are the only MMA organization with an in-season format.”
He added, “So, just like the NFL or the NBA, PFL has a regular season, then the playoffs, and then the championship each year. So if you keep on winning, you keep on advancing. This means the best fighters fight the best fighters.”
Meanwhile, it will be intriguing to see against whoever he will square off in his first match, and considering how well-known he is in the combat sports world, all eyes will be on him.
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