WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the business of the
Professional Fighters League continuing to grow and expand, the
decision makers have plenty to hang their hat on.
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With the launch of PFL MENA in 2024 and the announcement of PFL
Africa coming in 2025 to add to the already established PFL Europe,
the visions of Donn Davis, Peter Murray, and Co. continue to be
met. During the PFL semifinals event in Washington, D.C., this past
weekend, Davis spoke to the media covering a litany of topics,
including his pride in the success of the PFL thus far.
Speaking to Sherdog.com in his scrum, Davis was asked about all the
success and opportunities that the PFL offers in a variety of ways.
Not only did he speak glowingly of the avenues the company has
available but also how it is relatable to everyday people who are
fighting to improve.
“Look, ‘What do you fight for?’ is on the steps to the cage,” Davis
said. “Fighters are certainly fighting to advance their career and
make more money, and become a champion. But everybody’s a fighter.
I’m fighting to build this company. You’re all fighting to become
better reporters. We’re all fighting to make our parents proud, to
buy a house, send our kids to college, maybe have $1 million for
retirement. We’re all fighting for something.”
It’s not just the fight for something, but for Davis, he takes
pride in the unique differences the PFL has, and the ability to be
another choice for fighters.
“The PFL can provide opportunity and you’re not under somebody’s
thumb. It’s a huge sense of pride,” Davis said. “That we can give
fans a choice? It’s a huge sense of pride. That we can grow the
sport? It’s a huge sense of pride. I really think that opportunity
is the core of what we’re trying to do, and we feel great about
it.”
The Professional Fighters League is not defined by just one
singular goal. Whether it be the PFL international leagues or the
PFL Global Season — featuring six different weight classes which
will crown a champion — the PFL has multiple avenues for fighters
to find success.
Davis specifically has spent time this year pushing to make it
known that not only does the promotion want to be regarded as the
co-leader of MMA, but to also be a separate choice for fight fans.
Additionally, the goal of becoming the “Champions League of MMA”
also continues to grow with the expansion of their international
leagues.
The PFL has continued to stick to its guns, evolve its plans each
year and the success has followed. Its unique season and points
format provides fans a different way to watch MMA, while also
giving fighters a different opportunity and company to not only
compete, but to become a champion in just one calendar year.
As the PFL and its business continues to grow from both a
logistical and entertainment perspective, Donn Davis and the entire
PFL brass have plenty to be proud of.