How to Watch ‘PFL vs. Bellator Champs’

Ever since the Professional Fighters League purchased Bellator MMA in 2023, the promise of a cross-promotional spectacle loomed large. The highly anticipated event is now within sight with PFL “PFL vs. Bellator Champs” set to unfold on Saturday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In the main event, PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira will square off against Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. The winner, according to PFL Chairman Donn Davis, will be primed to challenge former UFC heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou in his next MMA outing.

The event presents a plethora of exciting bouts, including Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen taking on reigning PFL light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay in the 185-pound co-main event.

The event will be available to view on ESPN+ PPV and DAZN, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. In addition, three major showcase bouts will take place during the preliminary card airing in the United States on ESPNEWS and ESPN+, beginning at 12 p.m. ET.

A closer look at the PFL “PFL vs. Bellator Champs” particulars:

THE LINEUP

265: Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader
185: Impa Kasanganay vs. Johnny Eblen
182: Ray Cooper III vs. Jason Jackson
265: Bruno Cappelozza vs. Vadim Nemkov
205: Thiago Santos vs. Yoel Romero
155: Clay Collard vs. A.J. McKee
145: Aaron Pico vs. Henry Corrales
155: Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Emmanuel Palacio
145: Claressa Shields vs. Kelsey De Santis
115: Abdullah Al-Qahtani vs. Edukondal Rao