NEW YORK – The Skilled Fighters League (PFL), the fastest-growing and most modern sports activities league, at the moment introduced that Dan Hardy has joined the corporate as Head of Fighter Operations of PFL Europe. As a part of his new position, Hardy will play a key half within the well-being and improvement of fighters, in addition to figuring out native expertise and dealing intently with the worldwide PFL President of Fighter Operations, Ray Sefo, on all matchmaking selections. Hardy may also act because the voice of PFL Europe broadcasting, offering professional evaluation and struggle predictions for PFL’s first worldwide league because it prepares for its inaugural season, starting in Newcastle on March 25.
Hardy brings almost twenty years {of professional} MMA expertise to the PFL. Throughout his illustrious profession, Hardy took on a few of the greatest names within the sport and recorded an unbelievable 25 professional wins, making him broadly thought to be one of many most interesting blended martial artists that Europe has ever produced. Since his retirement from competitors, Hardy has develop into one of the revered figures on the planet of MMA, famend for his exemplary commentary and razor-sharp struggle breakdowns.
“I’m excited to be taking up the position as Head of Fighter Operations for PFL Europe. This can permit me to convey collectively the most effective MMA prospects from across the area and provides every of them a chance to determine themselves as a world-class expertise. PFL Europe will convey stability to the alternatives accessible to European MMA athletes, and I’m honored to have the ability to play a job in that course of” says Dan Hardy.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Dan Hardy to the Skilled Fighters League because the Head of Fighter Operations for PFL Europe forward of begin of our historic inaugural season on March 25 in Newcastle,” stated PFL CEO Peter Murray. “PFL Europe is the primary of many regional leagues we’re creating to establish and develop the following technology of MMA stars in addition to develop the game around the globe. Dan’s experience gathered from his completed profession and his eye for expertise shall be invaluable as we start this thrilling chapter in our firm’s historical past.”
PFL Europe is the PFL’s first worldwide league and can showcase the perfect MMA athletes throughout Europe. PFL Europe will maintain quarterly occasions all through 2023 starting in Newcastle on March 25. The bottom-breaking league will function 32 of Europe’s high fighters from 14 nations competing throughout 4 weight divisions. After 4 occasions, 4 PFL Europe Champions shall be topped with every Champion taking house $100,000. Champions even have an opportunity to earn a spot on the PFL World Roster and the $1 million international season prize.
Julia Boyadjieva, Normal Supervisor of PFL Europe: “I’m delighted to welcome Dan to the Skilled Fighters League as we additional our dedication to revolutionizing the game of MMA with PFL Europe. As we proceed to broaden and stage premium occasions throughout the continent, Dan’s huge expertise shall be invaluable.”
The information of Dan Hardy’s appointment comes scorching on the heels of the information that Correct No. Twelve will sponsor all 4 PFL Europe occasions throughout the UK, Germany, France, and Eire together with Common Season, Playoff, and Championship. This partnership will permit Correct No. Twelve to proceed its fast rise based in a detailed affiliation with the MMA neighborhood. The partnership contains occasion branding, broadcast promoting, fan engagement, and client promotions.
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