PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE AND RMC SPORT ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO BROADCAST PFL IN FRANCE NATIONWIDE

Professional Fighters League returns to RMC Sport after signing a new multi-year deal to broadcast all PFL live events alongside original programming

PFL and RMC Sport will enter a new partnership to grow both the brand and sport of MMA in France through a multi-platform distribution approach to engage PFL athletes with the growing MMA fan base in the country

RMC Sport‘s first broadcast will be PFL Road to Dubai on 7 February headlined by PFL Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alfie Davis, with three huge French stars including Lazy King, Taylor Lapilus and Amin Ayoub

NEW YORK (February 6, 2026) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a multi-year partnership with RMC Sport to broadcast all PFL live events alongside original programming in France, Monaco, Andorra, Luxembourg and Switzerland. PFL and RMC Sport, previously partnered in 2023, will see a renewed focus on growing the brand and sport of MMA in France, and engage the growing fan base with elite PFL athletes.

RMC Sport, one of the leading French sports broadcasters in the country, will distribute PFL programming across linear, digital and social platforms, creating their own content to support the live product including behind-the-scenes access, fighter storytelling, and PFL highlights. In addition to programming, RMC Sport will invest in marketing campaigns, platform-wide promotional activations, long-form sports films, digital-first content and more to maximise PFL in France.

RMC Sport’s first live broadcast will be on Saturday 7 February for PFL Road to Dubai, as PFL Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov will look to defend his title against the 2025 PFL Lightweight World Tournament Champion Alfie “The Axe Man” Davis. The card will also feature three elite French athletes, including RMC Sport broadcast talent and bantamweight phenom Taylor “Double Impact” Lapilus, the born entertainer and gifted grappler Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov, and the dangerous Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub.

“French MMA fans have proven time and again that they’re one of the best in the world. We have a roster of incredible talent, regularly visit the largest cities across the country, and we now couldn’t be more pleased to partner once again with RMC Sport, a staple of sport in the country. We have a shared ambitious vision on how we can grow the PFL and the sport of MMA in France, and they have the same passion as we do. 2026 is going to be a big year, and we can’t wait to get started.” said PFL CEO John Martin.

“Mixed martial arts is experiencing spectacular growth in France, and the PFL has now established itself as one of the leading global organisations in the sport. This partnership perfectly illustrates RMC Sport’s DNA: broadcasting the biggest national and international competitions, supporting the emergence of French talent, and offering fans a premium editorial experience. We are proud to secure the long-term return of the PFL across our channels.” said Yacine Touileb, Director of Content and Partnerships at SFR.
 

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