PFL, Bellator and Donn Davis

PFL Chairman Donn Davis Announces Release of Patricio Pitbull & End of Bellator MMA
PFL Chairman Donn Davis has announced the Patrico Pitbull has been released from his contract and that the Bellator MMA brand is no more.
Donn Davis announces official end of Bellator MMA brand: “All fight events and content will be PFL”
After 17 years as the sport's number two promotion, Bellator MMA is no more, PFL founder Donn Davis revealed earlier today.
PFL Chairman Donn Davis Confirms End of Bellator Brand
Donn Davis, the Chairman of the PFL, has confirmed that the Bellator brand is over. Bellator merged with PFL in 2023 after the latter made a deal to buy the promotion. It was done with the aim of creating the biggest fights in MMA.
PFL releases Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull: Promotion cuts star after months of frustration from fighter
Bellator MMA's most decorated champion is a free agent. Professional Fighters League chairman Donn Davis announced that the promotion released Patricio Pitbull from his contract on Tuesday after a hailstorm of tweets by the disgruntled former two-division champion.
PFL retain matching rights amid Patricio Pitbull release as fans blast leader Donn Davis
Despite landing his requested release from his PFL contract tonight, Brazilian veteran, Patricio Pitbull has revealed that despite executive, Donn Davis'
PFL releases official statement regarding Bellator branding
PFL MMA has released an official statement addressing the future branding of Bellator. PFL acquired the Bellator brand and its roster of fighters in November 2023.
Bellator champ Patricio Pitbull released from PFL contract after explosive social media rant
Patricio Pitbull has received his wish. The multiple-time and current Bellator featherweight champion has been incredibly outspoken in recent months regarding his dissatisfaction under the PFL umbrella. Pitbull went as far as to demand his release and stated that he wanted to fight for the UFC to end his lengthy 20-year, 43-fight career.
Donn Davis fires back at Patricio Pitbull’s union talk: “PFL is about opportunity”
Patricio Pitbull has not been happy with his inactivity since the PFL acquired Bellator in November 2023, aiming at the promotion's chairman Donn Davis on multiple occasions.
'Pitbull' off the leash: PFL announces Patricio Freire released from contract, free to speak with UFC
“Pitbull” is off the leash. Patricio Freire has been released from his PFL contract and is now a free agent, according to promotion founder Donn Davis. After weeks of Freire (36-7 MMA, 24-6 UFC) publicly asking for his release, including a lengthy airing of grievances Tuesday, the promotion has obliged.
PFL releases longtime Bellator star Pitbull
Professional Fighters League is releasing Bellator featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire, PFL chairman Donn Davis announced Tuesday. "I founded this company to create new, great opportunities for top fighters,
Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull released from PFL contract
Ariel Helwani discusses the breaking news that Patricio Pitbull has been released from the PFL according to Donn Davis.
Patricio Pitbull: 5 Ideal Opponents For His Potential UFC Debut
Patricio Pitbull got what he wanted. Now that he's a free agent, we all know where he wants to land. Let's look at the ideal ...
PFL Founder Donn Davis Reveals Previously Banned Elbows Will Now be Legal
Davis took to X to announce that elbows will be legal in all fights in 2025. This is a huge change considering since the ...
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Francis Ngannou's thoughts on Tyson Fury rematch revealed with MMA icon considering boxing return
Francis Ngannou is set to compete in both boxing and MMA during 2025, according to Professional Fighters League founder Donn ...