Jake Paul Confirms PFL Acquired Rival MMA Company Bellator, Internet Says ‘UFC Owns You All’

CLEVELAND, Ohio: In an attempt to challenge the UFC, Jake Paul said the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has acquired rival mixed martial arts organization Bellator.

Notably, Jake Paul stated during a press conference that Bellator will now compete with the UFC after the PFL acquired the organization and added all of its athletes.

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Jake Paul announces purchase of Bellator PFL

Jake Paul posted a video on his official Twitter/X account with the caption: “This is a great day for all PFL and Bellator fighters and MMA fans. The stronger we become, the more opportunities open up for everyone.”

This is a great day for all PFL and Bellator fighters and MMA fans. The stronger we become, the more opportunities open up for everyone. pic.twitter.com/uqIUW6XM6a

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 20, 2023

In addition, he stated that one of the PFL’s main goals would be to host crossover fights with the UFC, apparently hinting at a match between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou.

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There have been rumors for months that the promotion is up for sale, with PFL looking like the most likely candidate. When the promotion received a $100 million investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund in early 2023, rumors of PFL making the move intensified.

The Internet reacted to the acquisition of Bellator

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Many on the Internet reacted to the acquisition of PFL. A user commented, “UFC owns you lol,” while another person wrote, “I said it once and I’ll say it again. Jake Paul has done more for combat sports than anyone else in the industry.”

Someone added: “I understand…there are some solid fighters between PFL and Bellator. With that said, UFC champions absolutely kill their own. It would be a crime scene.

Another user mentioned, “I think you need to fight in the PFL or Bellator to be considered a fighter for any promotion,” while one added, “You’re making fun of the sport.”

The user also said, “It’s like a freshman team acquiring a JV team.”

UFC owns you lol pic.twitter.com/atEG6ZRhJC

— Kenny Okoye🇳🇬 (@TruthfulUfcFan) November 20, 2023

I said it once and I’ll say it again.

Jake Paul has done more for combat sports than anyone else in the industry.

— Renaldo_Jnr (@RenaldoJnr) November 20, 2023

I get it…there are some solid fighters between the PFL and Bellator.

With that said, UFC champions absolutely kill their own. It would be a crime scene. pic.twitter.com/x2FOnsWR2h

— Kyle Anthony UFC Betting (@KyleAnthonyUFC) November 20, 2023

I think to be considered a fighter of any promotion, you need to fight in the PFL or Bellator 🤷🏽‍♂️

— Zay Gowans (@AbsolutEzez) November 20, 2023

You’re making fun of sports…

— Bilts (@beautyilt) November 20, 2023

It’s like a freshman team acquiring a JV team.

— 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬™️ (@ChiefSVP) November 20, 2023

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