MMA Twitter reacts to epic PFL champs vs. Bellator champs announcement
By Amy Kaplan
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the PFL announced the blockbuster highly-anticipated PFL champions vs. Bellator champions fight card.
Announced for the event are 4 champ vs. champ match-up, plus several showcase bouts and the pro debut of Biaggio Ali Walsh.
The entire card can be found below.
Heavy Lies The Crown. Everyone wants a seat on the 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘 👑🏆#PFLvsBellator pic.twitter.com/kNkEOs4pUw
— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 16, 2024
It all happens on Feb. 24 from Saudi Arabia and the MMA community giddy with excitement over the fights.
Great job by PFL to come out swinging with this first card. Thiago Santos vs. Yoel Romero could be a banger plus Clay Collard vs. AJ McKee???
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) January 16, 2024
Sign me up! https://t.co/ETGEuJhGwu
And… Throw them bows! Elbows will be allowed for the upcoming PFL card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/GC1PMGlFv1
— The Sportsnista (@TheSportsnista) January 16, 2024
It makes sense, right? PFL is still trying to make its case to fans. UFC has learned that it can rely on the power of the name brand alone to sell out events, often before there’s even a card to announce. https://t.co/jj02r5lzzC
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) January 16, 2024
That’s a phenomenal lineup. AND WITH ELBOWS. Perfect way to kick off PFL/Bellator. pic.twitter.com/4JrTDuTUMp
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 16, 2024
Best news of the day. https://t.co/nSNK3YfsFo
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) January 16, 2024
No wonder the UFC had to postpone its card. Getting done up by PFL a week before you is a tough look. https://t.co/OwK1oSDERJ
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) January 16, 2024
Making more-than-reasonable champ-champ fights, plus the inclusion of notables like AJ McKee, Yoel Romero, Vadim Nemkov, and Thiago Marreta, is a nice to see from PFL x Bellator.
— Nonito Dunnaire (@RealFakeSamDunn) January 16, 2024
Here’s to hoping the show doesn’t take eight hours 😇 https://t.co/VIzIBIOPqa
Can’t imagine a better card to start off the new PFL+Bellator era. Tough matchups for all of the champs, bangers for the fans. What a way to get 2024 rolling! @PFLMMA pic.twitter.com/t8LmRhmbbD
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) January 16, 2024
PFL x Bellator fight card
PPV Card - ESPN+ PPV and DAZN - 3 pm ET
- Heavyweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Renan Ferreira (PFL World Champ) vs. Ryan Bader (Bellator Champ)
- Middleweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Impa Kasanganay (PFL Light Heavyweight World Champ) vs. Johnny Eblen (Bellator Champ)
- Welterweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Magomed Magomedkerimov (PFL World Champ) vs. Jason Jackson (Bellator Champ)
- Featherweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Jesus Pinedo (PFL World Champ) vs. Patricio Pitbull (Bellator Champ)
- Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Bruno Cappelozza (former PFL World Champ) vs. Vadim Nemkov (former Bellator Champ)
- Light Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Thiago Santos (PFL title contender) vs. Yoel Romero (Bellator title contender)
- Lightweight Showcase Bout: Clay Collard (PFL title contender) vs. AJ McKee (former Bellator Champ)
Early Card - ESPNEWS and ESPN+ (US) - 12 pm ET
- Featherweight Showcase Bout: Gabriel Braga (PFL title contender) vs. Aaron Pico (Bellator title contender)
- Lightweight Showcase Bout: Biaggio Ali Walsh (Pro Debut) vs. Chris Morris (Pro Debut)
- Lightweight Showcase Bout: Claressa Shields vs. Kelsey DeSantis
- Featherweight Showcase Bout: Abdullah Al-Qahtani vs. Edukondal Rao
- Amateur Flyweight Bout: Malik Basahel vs. Vinicius Pereira
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