Nearly a year after his last fight in Bellator, Sabah Homasi is still waiting for reimbursement for the medical bills he incurred after an injury sustained in his bout against Levan Chokheli. He paid approximately $32,000 out of pocket, with $12,000 still outstanding. Homasi expressed his frustration on social media in April, questioning whether other fighters caught in the PFL/Bellator merger had also not been reimbursed for surgeries and hospitalization.

The Extent of the Injury and Reimbursement Issues

Homasi detailed his ordeal, explaining that after fracturing his orbital bone during the fight, he was rushed from the venue to the hospital.

“They asked me if I was going to do surgery in Ireland, and I said, ‘No. I’m going to fly home and do surgery with my doctors back home.’” When he returned to the U.S. and scheduled surgery, Bellator reached out, asking his doctor to delay the procedure, which Homasi refused: “Next thing you know, they call my doctor and ask him if he can postpone surgery for two [to] three weeks. I said, ‘Absolutely not. I have to go and operate.’”

Homasi then sent all receipts to Ian Matthews, who was responsible for handling insurance for Bellator fighters. However, Matthews eventually stopped responding, and Homasi’s claims went unresolved.

“One day comes along, and we’re trying to get a hold of Ian. He just completely ghosted us,” Homasi said. He expressed disappointment at being left in the dark, with no one at Bellator receiving his submitted documents.

Blame Game: PFL vs. Paramount

After going public, PFL co-owner Donn Davis responded, stating that Paramount, Bellator’s previous owner, was responsible for the unpaid bills.

“That was Paramount not paying,” Davis said. “We worked to get him paid. All happened before we bought it. Paramount didn’t pay. We’re working to get somebody who owes him to pay him.”

Davis highlighted the confusion among fighters and managers regarding the merger, emphasizing that the outstanding bills were not PFL’s responsibility but were inherited from the old company.

Mounting Frustration and Financial Burden

Homasi’s financial strain has worsened, with mounting interest charges on his credit card.

“I have a hefty payment every month on top of my monthly bills,” he explained, adding that the delayed reimbursement is making it impossible to pay off the debt. Despite promises to resolve the issue, months have passed with no clear resolution, leading Homasi to lose patience: “I’m just sitting here, just waiting to get reimbursed, and I’m losing patience… Because I shouldn’t have to be. It’s been seven months.”

With no end in sight, Homasi’s struggle highlights the ongoing issues faced by fighters in the aftermath of the PFL-Bellator merger. He concluded by urging the organization to take better care of its fighters, as he and others continue to await the financial support they were promised.

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