There has always been a debate across MMA organizations: Who has the better fighters? The Professional Fighters League and newly-purchased Bellator will determine that as the promotions produce a champions vs. champions fight card on February 24. The event in Saudi Arabia airs on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K.
It is during Riyadh Season, which has included boxing events. The PFL-Bellator card will be the first major MMA event in the Saudi Arabia area. SRJ Sports Investments, launched by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, recently acquired a minority stake in the PFL worth $100 million.
Four title fights featuring top title holders from both promotions will be on the main card. PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira faces Bellator heavyweight champion and former light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. Light heavyweight champions Impa Kasanganay (PFL) and Johnny Elben (Bellator) will clash, while Magomed Magomedkerimov (PFL) and Jason Jackson (Bellator) face off in welterweight action. Finally, featherweights collide when the PFL’s Jesus Pinedo faces Bellator legend Patricio "Pitbull" Freire.
Also on the card will be a clash between former UFC fighters Thiago Santos (PFL) and Yoel Romero (Bellator), as well as boxer Clay Collard vs. former Bellator champion AJ McKee. Vadim Nemkov (Bellator) relinquishes his light heavyweight title to move to heavyweight. Knockout artist Aaron Pico (Bellator) returns to action on the prelims.
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Boxing royalty is also on the card. Biaggio Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson, makes his pro debut. Meanwhile, multi-time undisputed champion Claressa Shields returns to the SmartCage.
The Sporting News will provide all the information you need about this event, from time, channel, and card.
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 |
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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 U.S. can watch every second of the action on ESPN+ pay per view for $49.99. Fight fans will need an ESPN+ subscription to enjoy this card and many more to come.
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 |
Fans in the U.K., can catch all the action on DAZN. Below are the pricing options for DAZN which will have a ton of big time card in the near future.
- 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.
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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