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Franchise announcements, qualifier recaps, and the latest from the Road to Vegas. Stay locked in as Season 9 takes shape.

JJ Bowers and Brett Moyer face off in the Vegas Kings Qualifier finals.
Qualifier Recap

Jackpot in Vegas: Bowers Wins Gold, Moyer Secures Spot in Sin City Thriller

Season 8 veteran JJ Bowers claims gold while Brett Moyer's gritty run earns a second Golden Ticket—two draft spots punched in one dramatic night.

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Colorado Wolverines jersey unveiling for PGF Season 9.
Expansion

Colorado Wolverines complete PGF's 2026 expansion

David Segraves acquires the fourth and final franchise slot for Season 9, bringing military leadership and Rocky Mountain grit to the ownership circle.

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Jayden Groner celebrates his victory at the Philadelphia Phenoms Qualifier in Bethlehem.
Qualifier Recap

The Philly Special: 19-Year-Old Phenom Jayden Groner Dominates in Bethlehem

19-year-old rising star Jayden Groner tears through the Philadelphia Phenoms Qualifier, going 5-0 with less than 5 minutes of total mat time to punch his ticket to the PGF Draft.

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Austin Oranday celebrating his victory at the Dallas Qualifier.
Qualifier Recap

Everything is Faster in Texas: Oranday Blazes Through Dallas PGF Qualifier

UFC BJJ veteran Austin Oranday dominates the Dallas Qualifier with a versatile submission game, proving the PGF's 20-second shot clock is creating the most exciting grappling on earth.

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Sam Schwartzapfel competes at the King of Subs Qualifier.
Qualifier Recap

Schwartzapfel Conquers Pasadena "King of Subs" Qualifier

Veteran Sam Schwartzapfel dominates the Pasadena bracket with a flawless 5-0 record and 4 submissions to secure his spot in Season 9.

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Travis Haven celebrating his victory at the Chewjitsu Open Qualifier in Gatlinburg.
Qualifier Recap

5 Matches, 5 Submissions, 3 Minutes: Travis Haven Rampages Through Gatlinburg Qualifier

Travis Haven bulldozes the Chewjitsu Open bracket with a flawless 5-0 performance, submitting every opponent in a combined 3 minutes and 12 seconds.

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Anthony Salisbury posing after his victory at the Alabama Twisters Qualifier.
Qualifier Recap

Salisbury Sweeps Auburn: "TV Dinner" Goes 5-0 to Cook the Competition

Anthony "TV Dinner" Salisbury secures a Season 9 roster spot with a flawless 5-0 performance at the Alabama Twisters Qualifier.

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Philadelphia Phenoms ownership group during the franchise announcement.
Expansion

Philadelphia Phenoms join PGF

PGF's latest franchise sale introduces the Phenoms and owner Lauren Barone as the league's first female team owner.

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Las Vegas Kings franchise ownership group celebrating with Kevin Lucas.
Franchise

PGF closes seven-figure sale with Las Vegas Kings

New Hope Regeneration acquires the league's first franchise team, signalling PGF's shift into a full professional model.

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Team Dollamur raising the Season 8 trophy.
Season 8 Recap

Team Dollamur lifts the Season 8 championship trophy

Head coach Andy Varela's squad closed Season 8 by hoisting the PGF championship trophy and setting the benchmark for the franchise era.

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