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Time to Admit PFL Fumbled the Bellator Acquisition

MMA's ostensible number-two promotion made a splash in acquiring a rival, but 18 months later and with another departure of premier fighter, it's time to admit PFL made poor use of the opportunity.
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In November of 2023, PFL acquired Bellator. If there was ever a debate about which organization outside of the UFC was the biggest and had the most relevance, that debate ended after this transaction. PFL itself noted as much, bragging about what this move meant for their roster and how their diverse portfolio of internal brands or products gave them th…

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