Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin doesn’t think his product needs a complicated structure to stand out.
Unlike the Ultimate Fighting Championship or most other mixed martial arts leagues, PFL did not follow the conventional model of having a single undisputed title per weight class. PFL produced a tournament format where fighters would compete for an opportunity to reach a major pay day in the tournament or playoffs finale. Added to this were PFL regional tournaments, clash of champions and world tournaments.
However, the organization has decided to move away from the format and stick to the convention of the best fighting the best.