And identical to that, the World Battle League’s massive two-night debut in Los Angeles is lifeless within the water.
Final month, the GFL introduced that it could function a slew of former UFC stars and prime MMA prospects throughout two stacked nights inside the long-lasting Shrine Auditorium in L.A. Weeks later, that’s not the case.
California State Athletic Fee government director Andy Foster confirmed to Ariel Helwani that the promotion’s bold launch was not on the docket.
“GFL has canceled its first two occasions, scheduled for Could 24 and 25 in Los Angeles, per a number of sources and confirmed by CSAC government director Andy Foster,” Helwani wrote on X. “There are severe doubts about the way forward for the promotion.”
World Battle League Founder Explains Purpose for Cancellation
Following the report from Helwani, MMA Junkie reached out to GLF founder Darren Owen to verify the information. Owen additionally defined why the Could debut has been pushed again to a to-be-determined date.
“Our main investor didn’t fulfill his April obligation which has prompted some points nevertheless we’ve an answer in place,” Owen reportedly stated in an e-mail trade. “We’re possible going to need to launch in June however 100% shifting ahead.”
The inaugural GFL occasions had been slated to function 31 fights throughout two nights, together with Urijah Faber vs. Renan Barao, a trilogy bout between Anthony Pettis and Ben Henderson, and a conflict between Tony Ferguson and Dillon Danis. Additionally scheduled to compete had been Holly Holm, Alexander Gustafsson, Paige VanZant, Cat Zingano, and Douglas Lima.
GFL fighter contracts had been meant to function a 50/50 income share in addition to retirement incentives, amongst different perks. Many fighters additionally spoke publicly in regards to the giant purses GFL was providing.
