PFL MMA League to Launch a Dramatic $1m Winner-Take-All Season in Europe With Qualification Round Set for August

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LAGUUE will launch their European winner-takes-all knockout season.

Tournament-style format has two regular season bouts where points can be earned for each method of winning, followed by the playoffs.

The top four weight division winners then move on to the semi-finals, which set up the final fight for a $1 million prize cheque.

According to SunSport, next year will see the hosting of a complete season in Europe for the first time ever in PFL history.

PFL Europe is a straight knockout tournament. The details, including the number of stages and the amount of prize money, are yet to be disclosed.

The semi-finals of this season will be played over three weeks starting in New York on August 5.

The PFL will visit Cardiff on August 13, and London one week later.

Eight fighters from four different bouts will be competing on both the undercards to qualify for 2023's European season.

The Copper Box Arena will host the last semis. These final semis will determine the first eight stars for next year's league.

Pete Murray, CEO of PFL, stated that he was pleased to announce that PFL Europe will be launched in 2023 in order to promote MMA and fuel PFL’s next phase in global expansion. This will take place in Europe which is the top international MMA growth area.

"Europe is home to top fighters, who are available to compete on the PFL's Season Format on a major stage. Passionate MMA fans from all over Europe will now be able to access premium events held in Europe."

Rory MacDonald (32), a former UFC welterweight champion and ex-Bellator champ, will be one of the main speakers in Wales.

Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic and PFL champion, returns to England 10 years after winning her first gold medal.

Brendan Loughnane of Manchester, 32, is also featured on the live channel 4 bill against Chris Wade, 34.