According to information from the Organizing Committee of the MMA Global Fight League (GFL), the big event scheduled to take place in the nights 24 and 25 May had to cancel. Initially, this was considered a big event, following the positive effect from the previous fascinating matches of GFL. The sports management unit of the California also confirmed the event of the event was canceled.
Some boxers competed at GFL's event, the organizers announced their match was postponed, not canceled. However, when they asked more about the details of the event, all did not receive the answer. The possibility of the next events of GFL is also open.
Talking to MMA Junkie channel, Mr. Darren Owen, founder of the GFL tournament, said: “One of the main investment units for us has not fulfilled financial obligations after some recent events. This has caused some trouble, making us unable to find the solution.”
Initially, GFL planned to organize events for 2 consecutive days and nights, with 30 high quality matches. Many boxers were recruited by GFL for the previous UFC. Even Tony Ferguson was recruited by GFL after he did not renew the contract with UFC.
Darren Owen added, GFL's events can return in June. However, a tournament must cancel the event because financial difficulties in just half a year of operation is a huge problem. The truth is that GFL will continue to maintain in the near future will be very fragile.