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| Formation | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Steve Williams (CEO) |
| Website | fightpfc |
The Pillow Fight Championship (PFC) is a professional sports organization that arranges competitive pillow fighting matches.[1][2][3] The PFC was founded by Steve Williams in 2021,[4][5] offering a unique style of combat sport that combines elements of boxing and mixed martial arts through specialized pillows.[6][7] These pillows are equipped with durable handles and ripstop nylon, enabling swift and forceful movements that generate a distinctive sound upon impact. Each bout lasts for 90 seconds.[8][9]
History
[edit]The concept for Pillow Fight Championship (PFC) originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when there was a demand for socially distanced sports and entertainment.[10] Skilled mixed martial artists and boxers were drawn to the idea of employing pillows as weapons in a sporting context.[11][12]
Inaugural Event
[edit]On January 29, 2022, the inaugural professional Pillow Fight Championship 1 took place in Florida.[13][14][15] The event featured 24 competitors, comprising 16 men and 8 women. Participants engaged in strategic pillow fights using specialized pillows weighing 2 lbs.[16][17][18] The tournament followed a bracket-style format and was accessible to viewers as a pay-per-view event.[19][20] Istela Nunes claimed the women's championship title by defeating Kendahl Voelker in the final match,[21] while Hauley Tillman emerged as the men's division champion after prevailing over Marcus Brimage. Medical Attention was required halfway through the round and provided by John Chandler. [22][23] Pillow Fight Championship (PFC) is streaming on Fite TV.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Out of the bedroom and into the boxing ring: Pillow fighting goes pro | CNN". edition.cnn.com. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Aidoo, Clyde (28 November 2021). "Today In Combat Sports: 5 vs. 5 Team Battles & Professional Pillow Fights". MMA News | UFC News, Results & Interviews. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Pillow Fighting Becomes Official Combat Sport, Moves from Bedroom to Ring". News18. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Fight PFC - CEO & Founder - Steve Williams on @IrelandAMVMTV". youtube.com. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ O'Bryan, Ryan O'BryanRyan (10 February 2022). "The Pillow Fight Championship is Real and It Looks Glorious". 99.5 WKDQ. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Ronny Chieng Investigates Ultimate Pillow Fighting | The Daily Show". youtube.com. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "UFC vet Markus Perez in full-contact pillow fight is the combat sports content you weren't expecting". MMA Junkie. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "PFC X Times Square: photos | FightPFC.com". fightpfc.com. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Professional pillow fighting comes to a TV near you". CNBC. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Appiah Kubi and Winfred Abbey win 2023 Wogbejeke Pillow Fight Championship | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "'Don't get caught napping' - pillow fighting enters combat sports arena". Reuters. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Pro pillow fighting: All you need to know about the new combat sport". Guinness World Records. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "These fighters throw pillows, not punches: Pillow fighting goes pro". TODAY.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Drew Takes Out Her Earrings and Pillow Fights with Ross Mathews | Drew's News". youtube. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Pillow Fight Championship: Everything You Need to Know". Martial Arts Insider. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Could Pillow Fighting Be the Next Big Thing in Combat Sports?". Men's Health. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Conor McGregor's first-ever UFC opponent switches to pillow fighting". talkSPORT. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Nair, Aswathi. "From The Bedroom To The Ring, Here's How Pillow Fighting Got Its First Official Championship". mansworldindia.com.
- ^ Claxton, David (27 September 2022). "Why you need to care about the Pillow Fight Championship". Business Of Sport. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Blumetti, Jordan (4 February 2022). "Pillow fighting could be the next great combat sport – no, seriously". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Don't sleep on South Florida's Pillow Fight Championship". Sun Sentinel. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Triller to acquire Pillow Fight Championship | Seeking Alpha". seekingalpha.com. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Professional Pillow Fighters". youtube.com. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.