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Professional Fighters League

19 Union Square West, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States

Overview

Professional Fighters League is an MMA organization that operates a season-style competition format and produces premium live events for a global audience. The league emphasizes an athlete-first model, official rankings, and storytelling around fighters, rivalries, and championships to deepen fan engagement. Under new CEO John Martin and an expanded executive team, PFL intends to refine its product format and introduce a transparent rankings system. Looking ahead to 2026, the organization has outlined plans to stage 24 live events across international markets such as Dubai and Madrid while also increasing its presence in the United States. These initiatives are designed to elevate competition quality and bolster the league’s global footprint. Backed by investors with expertise in sports, media, and live events, PFL is positioning itself for long-term growth with a strengthened balance sheet and greater operational flexibility.

Total raised
$153M
Funding rounds
5
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
May 2022

Industries

  • Association
  • eSports
  • Sports
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    May 2022

    $30M

  2. Equity

    Feb 2021

    $65M

  3. Series C

    May 2019

    $30M

  4. Series B

    Aug 2018

    $28M

Team

  • Russ Ramsey

    Co-founder

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  • Mark Leschly

    Co-founder

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  • Bruce Bendell

    Investor and former member of the board of directors

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  • Jason Oberlander

    Chief Commercial Officer

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