Donn Davis believes that the PFL has taken a major step towards greatness by acquiring Bellator MMA’s roster and assets, indicating a strong future for the organization and aiming to be a co-leader alongside the UFC.
Donn Davis believes the PFL just took a major step toward greatness. The organization has officially acquired Bellator MMA’s roster and assets, a move that greatly strengthens PFL’s standing in the MMA world. As the founder of the PFL, Davis is thrilled with the possibilities that lie ahead, especially in regards to how the acquisition could accelerate the league’s growth.
Davis feels that UFC CEO Dana White has been dismissive of the PFL and Bellator in recent months, which he believes is a sign that he and his team are pushing the right buttons. Davis pointed out that thirty percent of the Bellator roster ranked in the top 25 per Fight Matrix rankings, a statistic that he believes has worried White.
With the PFL and Bellator joining forces, it appears that the debate over the second-biggest organization in MMA behind the UFC is now closed. While Davis is enthusiastic about the news, he has made it clear that the goal is to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the UFC someday, not just settle on following behind.
Davis quoted mentor Ted Leonsis, who famously said, “declare victory.” Davis believes that the winning isn’t about the PFL beating the UFC, but in the UFC making room at the top for another major player. He expressed optimism about the future, stating, “The next time we’re on here, when people laughed that we’re going to be a co-leader, we’re going to be a co-leader. Just like they laughed that we’re going to be No. 2, and we’re No. 2. So to me, if you’re on the new Bellator team, if you’re on the new combined PFL team, declare victory.”