New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Drawing on decades of experience leading billion-dollar media enterprises and a lifelong passion for martial arts, John Martin, the new CEO of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), is uniquely positioned to reshape the future of the league and challenge the status quo in mixed martial arts (MMA). In an exclusive interview with Livemint, Martin shared his bold and strategic vision for taking the league from a strong contender to a dominant global force in MMA.

PFL's ascendance is powered by a roster of elite fighters headlined by heavy-hitter Francis Ngannou, whose presence has electrified fans, alongside light heavyweight champion Corey Anderson, former Bellator champ, and lightweight champion Nurmagomedov, known ...