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GFL created a stir in the MMA world last year by signing a plethora of UFC veterans. The promotion was scheduled to launch this past May with back-to-back events in Los Angeles. However, the events were canceled with founder Darren Owen citing funding issues.
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Longtime MMA manager Lloyd Pierson, who represents fighters like Urijah Faber, Chris Weidman and Tony Ferguson at GFL, accused the promotion of not keeping their commitments. Pierson firstly slammed the promotion for canceling the planned events, for which fighters had to go through costly training camps. Pierson further said that fighters were not paid their monthly stipends, which were initially promised. GFL then allegedly offered fighters a completely new model where they would be paid revenue shares.
GFL Looks Forward to ‘Sharing What’s Next’
GFL has now teased a return next year.
“To the athletes, fans, and partners, thank you for your patience and support. We’ve been hard at work and look forward to sharing what’s next,” the promotion wrote on social media. “Stay tuned, more to come on our plans for 2026.”
To the athletes, fans and partners, thank you for your patience and support. We’ve been hard at work and look forward to sharing what’s next. Stay tuned, more to come on our plans for 2026.#TogetherWeFight pic.twitter.com/uyL7CHp1hS
— Global Fight League (@mmagfl) October 5, 2025
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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