PFL vs. Bellator champions card announced: Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader, Jesus Pinedo vs. Patricio Freire, more
The highly anticipated showcase of PFL and Bellator champions is now set.
The inaugural PFL vs. Bellator event will go down Feb. 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of the PFL’s super fight series, the card will stream on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The PFL announced the news Tuesday following an initial report by Ariel Helwani.
The event will feature four champion vs. champion showdowns scheduled for three, five-minute rounds. Neither the PFL nor Bellator title will be on the line in each matchup. Elbows, which aren’t traditionally allowed during the PFL season, will be permitted for this event.
“The Middle East is the fight capital of the world, and the Professional Fighters League is proud to bring the world’s best combat sports stars to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Riyadh Season to host the first-ever PFL PPV Super Fight mega-global event,” PFL CEO Peter Murray said in a statement. “PFL Champions versus Bellator Champions is game changing for fighters and fans.”
Other crossover PFL vs. Bellator fights will take place, as well. Below is a full list of the fights scheduled to go down at the first PFL vs. Bellator event.