The New York Times – Sports:
The unusual mixed martial arts deal allows Ngannou, a former heavyweight titleholder for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to compete in a boxing matchup this year.
Category: Professional Fighters League
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Jake Paul to Fight in Mixed Martial Arts in Deal With Professional Fighters League
The New York Times – Sports:
Paul plans to fight twice in 2023 — once in boxing and once in mixed martial arts — though he has no firm bouts lined up.
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Kayla Harrison Easily Defeats a Substitute Opponent
The New York Times – Sports:
Kayla Harrison easily dispatched her rival in their Professional Fighters League bout on Friday. She wants to take on the best women in mixed martial arts, but contracts stand in the way.
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Kayla Harrison Wants to Fight the Best, but Business Gets In the Way
The New York Times – Sports:
Kayla Harrison is an Olympic judo champion and undefeated in mixed martial arts bouts. A victory over Amanda Nunes or Cris Justino would raise her profile, but she may never get the chance.