Pillow fight is now officially a professional combat sport
Written by Victoria Vollmer on February 3, 2022
Who knew a day like this would come? Pillow fighting has moved out from the bedroom and moved into a ring!
And no, they don’t fight with their Pyjamas on. Pillow fight is now recognized as a professional combat sport.
The first champion for Pillow Fight Championship was crowned last week in the United States.
Brazilian Istela Nunes and American Hauley Tillman won the women’s and men’s finals respectively, both earning a title belt and USD $5000.
View this post on Instagram
View this post on Instagram
On the Pillow Flight Championship website, Steve Williams, the CEO said, “The fighters don’t like to get hurt, and there’s a lot of people who don’t want to see the blood. They want to see good competition, they just don’t want to see the violence”.
The Pillow Fight Championship initially was an idea to appeal to the international family audience by combining the ancient weapon ‘ pillow’ with experienced MMA competitors and boxers.
PFC isn’t just about hard-hitting pillow fighting, it’s also about pure entertainment and fun!
View this post on Instagram
I don’t know about you but this has got me hopeful and excited because the possibility of me repping my country on the international sporting scene could come true should this sport go international!
