Fans Can Buy Collectibles from Win-Or-Go-Home Playoff Events
Such As Gear from Marquee Matchups, Including MacDonald Vs. Cooper III,
Harrison Vs. Fabian, And Loughnane Vs. Khaybulaev
PFL Fighters Across Six Weight-Classes Square Off to
Earn Spot in the $6 Million PFL World Championship
Playoffs Air Live in Primetime on Friday, Aug. 13, Thursday, Aug. 19, and
Friday, Aug. 27 on ESPN+ and ESPN Networks
NEW YORK (August 11, 2021) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing sports league, today announced a partnership with Brandon Steiner’s CollectibleXchange (CX) to offer fans the chance to buy autographed and match-worn collectibles. A wide-range of items will be available for purchase, launching with gear and items from the three win-or-go-home Playoff events on August 13, 19 and 27 airing live and in primetime across ESPN networks and streaming platforms.
PFL has partnered with the CX to strengthen the connection between the more than 550 million MMA fans around the world with the league and its elite fighters. The collectibles which will be available for purchase range from autographed fighter shorts, gloves and walkout tops, to signed posters, photos and pieces of the PFL SmartCage canvas and other unique assets. These items will be available on both www.pflmma.com and www.Collectiblexchange.com
“As PFL is set to kick off three Playoff events this month live in primetime on ESPN, we’re excited to partner with an industry-leader like CollectibleXchange to offer fans the chance to get their hands on unique memorabilia from their favorite fighters,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “We have 12 win-or-go-home fights featuring elite competitors and now fans will have the ability to own a piece of their journey to the $6 million PFL World Championship, the biggest night in MMA.”
“I’m pumped! MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world and partnering with PFL is a natural fit,” said CX CEO Brandon Steiner. “We’re excited to give PFL’s passionate fan base access to game-used gear, autographs, posters and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. PFL fans are about to get an unprecedented direct connection to their favorite fighters. I’m excited to be working with PFL and delivering for their fans.”
The PFL Playoffs make August the most exciting month in MMA, with three single-elimination playoff events on Friday, Aug. 13, Thursday, Aug. 19 and Friday, Aug. 27 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The final four fighters from each of six weight-classes have single-elimination fights to earn a spot in the PFL World Championship. The PFL World Championship is six title fights in six weight-classes for $6 million all in 1 night - the biggest night of the year in MMA.
Professional Fighters League has quickly established itself as the No. 2 MMA company in the world. With the addition of world-class talent – from elite fighters to established business executives – and partnering with industry-leading brands such Anheuser-Busch InBev, Geico, DraftKings, Bose, CarParts.com, BetMGM, Air Force Reserve, US Marines, Acronis, Upper Deck and others, the PFL continues to accelerate its global expansion.
About Professional Fighters League
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the first and only to present MMA in the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship. PFL is the innovation leader with the PFL SmartCage delivering viewers on-screen fight analytics and real-time prop bets. The 2021 PFL Season began with 60 fighters in six weight divisions. The Playoffs commence with 24 fighters competing for 12 spots in the Championship event and one of six $1 million title purses.
All PFL 2021 Playoff events are live in primetime on ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+ in the U.S., as well as on leading broadcast and streaming outlets in 160 countries worldwide.
For more follow PFL on Instagram (@PFLmma), Twitter (@PFLMMA), and Facebook (/PFLmma).
About CollectibleXchange
CollectibleXchange (CX), based in New York, is owned by Brandon Steiner. Brandon was the Founder and former CEO of Steiner Sports, the leading memorabilia company in the industry, and has since formed CollectibleXchange. For thirty years Brandon has partnered with the biggest brands in sport, including the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and countless greats such as Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, and Mia Hamm. Brandon is also a frequent motivational speaker, corporate coach, and author of three books on leadership, business and living your best life.
