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PFL CEO Aims for Global No. 2 Spot Amidst Busy MMA Landscape

The CEO of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), John Martin, is focused on establishing the organization as the second-leading global MMA promotion. He highlighted increased ticket sales and viewership on ESPN as early indicators of success. Martin also discussed potential collaborations and the strategic importance of securing a new U.S. broadcast partner, while acknowledging the PFL's current limitations in brand recognition and distribution compared to rivals like the UFC and MVP MMA. AI

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PFL CEO Aims for Global No. 2 Spot Amidst Busy MMA Landscape

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    PFL CEO John Martin Talks Netflix Super Show With MVP & Global No. 2 Spot

    I spoke with PFL CEO John Martin about a possible Netflix super show with MVP MMA, dropping the tournament format, the U.S. broadcast deal and the push for a No. 2 spot.