Former Bellator welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov commented on the rumors of the promotion being purchased by the PFL and the possible consequences for the fighters.
Andrey Koreshkov exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
It's hard to say because nothing is certain right now. Just rumors. I read this news on the Internet and then I asked questions. They replied that it's all just talk right now and nothing is certain. It's hard to predict the fate of the Bellator fighters because they have valid contracts that need to be fulfilled after the purchase of the organization. It is unlikely that they will fire the fighters and pay them their severance. Perhaps there will be a merger of the two promotions, as was the case when the UFC purchased PRIDE and Strikeforce, or perhaps Bellator will continue to exist under new ownership.
As previously reported by sources close to the situation, American media conglomerate Viacom, which owns Bellator MMA, is nearing an agreement with the PFL league, which is ready to acquire the asset.
