In a long-awaited announcement, the highly anticipated PFL vs. Bellator "mega event" has been officially scheduled for Feb. 24, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PFL officials have confirmed that the much-anticipated super-card will take place at this highly anticipated event. Noted MMA journalist Ariel Helwani was the first to report this exciting news.

As part of the event, several champion vs. champion matchups have been confirmed. The main event will feature a clash between 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira and Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. In the co-main event, 2023 PFL light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay will face off against Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen in a thrilling 185-pound fight.

The card also includes two other championship fights. 2023 PFL featherweight champion Jesus Pinedo will square off against Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull, while 2023 PFL welterweight champion Magomed Magomedkerimov will battle it out against Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson.

The fight card promises a number of other intriguing matchups, including a heavyweight bout between former PFL heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza and Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov. Additionally, fans can look forward to Clay Collard facing off against A.J. McKee in a lightweight clash, Thiago Santos taking on Yoel Romero, Gabriel Braga meeting Aaron Pico, and the professional debut of Biaggio Ali Walsh. Notably, Claressa Shields, a renowned boxer, will also be featured on the card.

The main card of the PFL vs. Bellator event will air on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, with the action set to begin at 3 p.m. ET. Preceding the main card, the prelims can be watched on ESPN News/ESPN+ at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating this historic event that brings together two prominent MMA organizations. With a stacked card featuring top fighters from both the PFL and Bellator, Feb. 24 is sure to be an electrifying night of fights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.