Do you think the UFC is in the process of buying the PFL? (Dana White big announcement for 2025)

[m249viking]

I think Dana is going to revive the Pride brand, unlimited steroids and Lenne Hardt included.

Or at least I'm hoping he does it. Otherwise UFC buying and killing yet another promotion is not something "I can't see coming", it's not like this didn't happen three, four times now?

It’s already dead.

 

[m249viking]

I think Dana buys PFL for two dollars and then replaces Francis as Chairman of Africa with DDP.

 

[Paolo Delutis]

Inspired by this thread.

Media - Dana White: "Something In Works You Will NEVER F***ing See Coming 2025"

UFC Taking Over PFL/Bellator or Rizin possibly?

forums.sherdog.com

What else that can it be? That can happily shake us to the core.

No.


Its gunna be some shit like were doing 3 spheres shows a year next year all themed we have some really cool shit in store..stay tuned... Im talking Roman Gladiator shit guys ...

Gunna be great ...Merry Christmas well see you all in 2025

 

[Tweak896]

Last thing UFC wants is to give more ammo to monopoly lawsuits. Their org buying days are over

 

[yossarian1979]

I feel like doing a ufc boxing event perhaps?

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Aren’t these lesser promotions essentially just talent developers for the UFC?

Why spend money on them when you can just pinch their stars.

I think people are being harsh on the PFL. It puts on good events at extremely good value you for money prices and has stars like McGrillen.

Mcgrillen lost to a regional journeyman less than a year ago he's not exactly a star yet. Hits hard though.

Dakota Ditcheva maybe.

 

[Croo67]

Mcgrillen lost to a regional journeyman less than a year ago he's not exactly a star yet. Hits hard though.

Dakota Ditcheva maybe.

He's won his last fights in spectacular fashion and hits insanely hard for his weight. He may not ever get a UFC belt, but he'd drag opponents into fights people would want to watch.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

He's won his last fights in spectacular fashion and hits insanely hard for his weight. He may not ever get a UFC belt, but he'd drag opponents into fights people would want to watch.

Yeah he's getting better but he's a bit of a one trick pony and his stance leaves him very open to body kicks.

 

[ocfightfan]

No because they don't need it and they want to lower their exposure on antitrust lawsuits.

 

[Mick Dojang]

I don't see the value for Dana in buying PFL

It would be effectively buying Francis for millions. Dana seems pretty turned off that idea, I can't see the extra zero draw fighters thrown in making a difference

 

[dc007]

They don't want the PFL. No one watches it.

 

[Rick890]

PFL going backrupt was easily foreseeable

I still can't believe those tards gave Francis millions of dollars to not fight for them.

 

[stephen90]

Maybe the idiot is finally going to retire?

Dude ain't never going to retire his ego won't allow it.

 

[cade187]

No
Anti-monopoly laws

This. They used to use this tactic and it got them in trouble. They need competition.

 

[FreedomCricket]

No.


Its gunna be some shit like were doing 3 spheres shows a year next year all themed we have some really cool shit in store..stay tuned... Im talking Roman Gladiator shit guys ...

Gunna be great ...Merry Christmas well see you all in 2025

I 100% read that in Dana's voice too...

 

[El Fernas]

They were under lawsuit for monopoly-like practices, buying the only other major org? That would seal the deal for them being a monopoly and not sure if that would only open the door for their contract practices to be reviewed.