PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE APPOINTS JUSTIN YOUNGHANS AS SVP OF GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

NEW YORK (November 26, 2025) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced Justin Younghans as the organization’s new Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships. 

Younghans is a highly experienced veteran in the industry, and joins PFL from Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew where he served as Vice President of Corporate Partnership Sales & Activation since 2022. He has over 16 years of experience in driving partnerships and revenue, and played pivotal roles at both the Washington Commanders & Jacksonville Jaguars as well.

In his new role, Younghans will be focused on growing PFL in the Americas by forging key commercial relationships, and working to enhance fan engagement with the sport through unique and exciting activations. Younghans will report to Damian Willoughby, EVP Global Partnerships.

“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter at PFL. I look forward to deepening partner engagement and driving impactful growth across our global ecosystem, particularly in the Americas. I have seen the exciting forecast of PFL in 2026 and I can’t wait to be a part of the journey,” said Justin Younghans, SVP Global Partnerships. 

“We are delighted to welcome Justin to the PFL family. He brings a wealth of experience driving material revenue growth across MLS and NFL, and did so through innovative and authentic partnerships which have proven to enhance the fan experience. Justin’s track record will be a huge asset for the PFL as we enter a step change period of growth for our commercial business,” said Damian Willoughby, EVP Global Partnerships.

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Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA, and is the fastest-growing sports league worldwide.  PFL hosts premium MMA events across the U.S., Europe, MENA, and Africa, with planned expansion in Asia, Australia, and Latin America. PFL fighter roster is world-class with 30% top-25 world-ranked in their weight class by independent third-parties. PFL is broadcast and streamed live to 170 countries with 26 leading media partners.  PFL is backed by major blue-chip investors including SURJ, Ares, 885 Capital, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners. MMA is the growth and global sport business of this decade, with 700 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams.

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