Bellator and PFL have announced a merger, promising a 'new era of MMA' with the launch of the 'Champions Series,' featuring title fights and a huge rematch. Fighters like Aaron Pico and Johnny Eblen are expressing their reactions and goals in light of this development. Additionally, there are speculations about potential cross-promotions between UFC and RIZIN, with Dana White and RIZIN President Nobuyuki Sakakibara having a secretive meeting in Las Vegas. Joe Rogan has also expressed interest in increasing UFC's presence in Muay Thai.
Joe Rogan has openly said he has pressed Dana White to increase their presence in Muay Thai. With concerning operational standards by ONE potential company link up. It’s a pretty big market that not many organizations focus on. This could be big. #ONE x #UFC https://t.co/xydY071yjW
What’s Dana White and RIZIN President Nobuyuki Sakakibara cookin’ up 🤔 Could we see a cross promotion between the UFC and RIZIN 👀 @rizin_English | @ufc | @danawhite | @nobu_sakakibara https://t.co/RpvYhubvBm
🚨JUST IN🚨 UFC Chief Executive Dana White recently had a meeting with RIZIN president Nobuyuki Sakakibara in Las Vegas. Sakakibara said: “What we talked about is a secret lol. Stay tuned.” Thoughts on what their meeting was about? 📸 via @nobu_sakakibara on IG https://t.co/U44AW2AYIF
New Poster Drops For PFL vs. Bellator In Riyadh! https://t.co/s85WGbUrL2
Aaron Pico sees mystery, opportunity in PFL-Bellator future with goal to 'conquer' it all (via @mma_kings) https://t.co/P5NdcSaD9d
PFL and Bellator promise 'new era of MMA' with launch of 'Champions Series' with title fight and huge rematch confirmed https://t.co/4PwWvMwPOJ https://t.co/4PwWvMwPOJ
Cross Promotion MMA Fights Are Coming - We're Finally Gonna Find Out If PFL Or Bellator Champs Are Better https://t.co/bjj4U3ocXz https://t.co/jDCtTsiFXp
what was @JohnnyEblen’s initial reaction to the Bellator - PFL merger??? https://t.co/ThiENWyvgL
what was @JohnnyEblen’s initial reaction to the Bellator - PFL merger? https://t.co/7kX5n9aHt0