How does the PFL regular season scoring system work? Everything you need to know

The PFL’s highly anticipated 2024 regular season is finally here and the promotion has released additional details for new fans to familiarize themselves with their unique scoring system, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable viewing experience.

In 2024, the regular season will be significant as it marks the return of Bellator fighters after the promotion was acquired. The weight classes that will be highlighted in this year’s season include heavyweight, light heavyweight, welterweight, lightweight, featherweight, and women’s flyweight.

Each participant will have the opportunity to compete in two regular season matches, with their points earned based on their method of victory. This will be followed by two semi-final matches. The ultimate winner will be determined at the promotion’s 2024 World Championships later this year and will be crowned the champion of their weight division, receiving the grand prize of $1 million.

According to the promotion’s scoring system, competitors will receive 6 points for winning in the first round, 5 points for winning in the second round, 4 points for winning in the third round, 3 points for winning by decision, 1 point for a draw, and no points for a loss.

The points structure that is based on performance holds great importance as it provides additional motivation for fighters to strive for finishes as quickly as possible, in order to attain the highest number of points.

It will be intriguing to witness how the 2024 regular season unfolds and if any unexpected victories occur due to the condensed schedule.

When is the first event of the 2024 PFL regular season?

The 2024 regular season for the PFL is set to begin tomorrow evening with the hosting of the season opener in San Antonio, Texas.

The upcoming event will showcase the heavyweight and women’s flyweight divisions, highlighting a variety of renowned competitors including current and former titleholders.

The upcoming season opener will feature exciting matches such as Ante Delija vs. former interim Bellator heavyweight champion Valentin Moldavsky, Bellator women’s flyweight champion Liz Carmouche vs. former champion Juliana Velasquez, 2023 PFL Europe women’s flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva vs. Lisa Mauldin, and former UFC title challenger Taila Santos vs. Ilara Joanne.