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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the ultimate alternate viewing experience for PFL Battle of the Giants on Saturday, Oct. 19. Fans who purchase the pay-per-view will have the option of watching the event via ‘Helwanivision’, an alternate broadcast where award-winning journalist Ariel Helwani and fellow members of the Uncrowned crew will provide a unique perspective and commentary live for the Battle of the Giants PPV. The broadcast will be available exclusively on DAZN at 4 p.m. ET.
In addition to real-time insights from the Uncrowned team, Helwanivision will also include guests from the combat sports world to offer fresh perspectives on the fight card and the live event itself. The guests will be a blend of experienced fighters, analysts from around the globe, and celebrities from the combat sports world.
The guest list includes Jake Paul, NFL Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, MMA legend Chael Sonnen, former Invicta FC champion Megan Anderson, and MMA head coach Tim Welch. The first-of-its-kind simulcast hosted by Helwani will air live from Uncrowned’s brand-new studio in New York City.
“PFL is thrilled to team up with Uncrowned, Jake Paul, and Rob Gronkowski to create an innovative fan viewing experience for the biggest MMA pay-per-view event of the year,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray in a release.
“We’re excited to debut Helwanivision during PFL’s signature event of the year,” said Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Sports. “Bringing the expert commentary from Ariel and crew to viewers on DAZN will be a fitting exclamation point to our Uncrowned launch week.”
“I have always had a huge interest in mixed martial arts and have followed Francis Ngannou’s career from the start. When I heard Francis was making his return to MMA in the ‘Battle of the Giants,’ I jumped at the chance to partner with the PFL and take part in the Helwanivision alt cast,” said NFL Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski. “I look forward to catching the action and making some history along the way on October 19. See you all there!”
In the main event of PFL Battle of the Giants, undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world, Francis Ngannou (17-3) makes his return to the sport as he faces 6-foot-8 2023 PFL Heavyweight Champion Renan “Problema” Ferreira (13-3, 3 NC) for the PFL Super Fights Championship Belt.
