(Reuters) - Mixed martial artist Brendan Loughnane will be top of the bill when the Professional Fighters League (PFL) returns in Atlantic City next week thanks to the votes of fans using blockchain-based tokens to show their appreciation for him. Loughnane told Reuters as a decision usually handled by promoters and matchmakers was handed to fans. Originally priced at $2, the first tranche of 300,000 PFL fan tokens sold out quickly, with thousands of fans using their tokens to vote for Loughnane to top the card. I think I have another good two or three years left in me where I'm at my peak," he said. But there is a downside to the blockchain-powered popularity for Loughnane, who has a huge fanbase in his native Manchester.

Source: The Star April 16, 2021 17:14 UTC