PFL purchase of Bellator complete, champ vs. champ fights next; UFC kicks into high gear | Cageside

Eric and John break down the ins and outs of the Professional Fight League purchasing Bellator. What does this mean for both brands, as well as their television contracts, executives and talent? Looking ahead, the UFC is off and running with a jam-packed December, starting this week in Austin, Texas with Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan and culminating in the big one at UFC 296, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington. All this and more …
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
1:04 – Eric awarded his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
8:01 – PFL announces the acquisition of Bellator – now what?
15:55 – Is one brand more valuable than the other, and how does that impact TV rights?
26:40 – Recapping the 2023 PFL World Championship
32:10 – UFC on ESPN 52 brings loaded lineup to Austin
41:52 – Looking ahead to UFC 296 and an intriguing pay-per-view
46:01 – Where is the smart money on Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington?
56:44 – Brave CF 78, CFFC Match Day, and more