Champions and superstars clash when the PFL and Bellator produce a combined fight card on February 24. The event in Saudi Arabia airs on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K.
The event is possible following the PFL’s purchase of Bellator. It features four world title fights, with PFL and Bellator champions facing off. Champion vs. champion fights include those at heavyweight, middleweight, featherweight, and welterweight. Notably missing is light heavyweight. Bellator champion Vadim Nemkov has vacated his belt to focus on the heavyweight division. He faces the PFL's Bruno Cappelozza.
“I’m getting older, and every fight is getting harder for me to cut weight,” Nemkov told MMA Junkie. “Let’s say that before I felt comfortable when I was training at 103kg (227lbs). Now, I feel even more comfortable at 106-108kg (233-238lbs). When I train right now, it’s 103kg. I feel less strong and dangerous. It’s not the same as I am at 106-108kg… It’s a new challenge for me. I’ve done everything I can at light heavyweight. Now, it’s a new challenge to go up in weight and get another title. At 205, I don’t see anything new for me.”
Boxers will take over the event. Clay Collard faces former Bellator champion A.J. McKee, while multi-time undisputed champion Claressa Shields returns to the SmartCage, facing Kelsey DeSantis. Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, makes his pro debut after competing in multiple amateur bouts.
WATCH: PFL vs. Bellator, exclusively on ESPN+
The card also features Thiago Santos, Yoel Romero, Aaron Pico, and more.
The Sporting News will provide all the information you need about this event, from channel, time and card.
How to watch PFL vs. Bellator MMA
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ PPV |
| Canada | — | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | — | DAZN PPV |
| Australia | — | TBA |
In the U.S., PFL vs. Bellator airs on ESPN+ PPV. Fight fans can watch the event on DAZN in the U.K.
The prelims will air on ESPN+ and ESPN News.
PFL vs. Bellator MMA PPV price: How much does event cost?
- ESPN+ PPV Price: $49.99
Fans in the US can watch the pay per view for $49.99 with an ESPN+ subscription.
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
In the U.K., fans can catch all the action via DAZN. Below is the subscription pricing for DAZN globally.
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the UK.
What time is PFL vs. Bellator MMA today?
The prelims start at 12 p.m. ET while the main card airs at 3 p.m. ET. The main event for PFL vs. Bellator should start around 6:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, February 24 | 12 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. ET | 6:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, February 24 | 9 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. PT | 3:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, February 24 | 5 p.m. GMT | 8 p.m. GMT | 11:15 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, February 25 | 4 a.m. AEDT | 7 a.m. AEDT | 10:15 p.m. AEDT |
PFL vs. Bellator MMA fight card
Main card
- PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira vs. Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader
- PFL light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay vs. Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen
- Ray Cooper III vs. Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson
- Bruno Cappelozza (PFL) vs. Vadim Nemkov (Bellator); Heavyweights
- Thiago Santos (PFL) vs. Yoel Romero (Bellator); Light Heavyweights
- Clay Collard (PFL) vs. AJ McKee (Bellator); Lightweights
Prelims
- Gabriel Braga (PFL) vs. Aaron Pico (Bellator); Featherweights
- Biaggio Ali Walsh (PFL) vs. Chris Morris; Lightweights
- Claressa Shields (PFL) vs. Kelsey DeSantis; Lightweights
- Abdullah Al-Qahtani vs. Edukondal Rao; Featherweights
- Malik Basahel vs. Vinicius Pereira; Flyweight amateur fight
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