Chels Hackett – Winning Inside and Outside the Cage with SportsFX

Introduction

When Australian MMA fighter Chels Hackett signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), it marked a turning point in her career. Moving from local bouts to competing on the global stage, she was set to fight in the USA from 2023 onward—bringing with it both exciting opportunities and new financial challenges.

The Challenge

For the first time, Chels faced the complexities of earning in a foreign currency. Her PFL contract was paid in US Dollars, raising key questions around payment logistics, repatriating funds back to Australia, and ensuring she didn’t lose money to poor exchange rates or unnecessary banking fees.

The SportsFX Solution

Chels’ agent introduced her to SportsFX—the world’s first elite-level currency consultancy for athletes. With our experience managing international transfers for professional sports clients, we provided Chels with a clear, end-to-end solution:

• Fast and compliant account setup

• Transparent documentation (Proof of ID, Proof of Address, Fight Contract)

• A secure, regulated process for receiving funds in USD and converting them to AUD

This streamlined onboarding—typically completed in under two hours—ensured everything was in place before fight night, eliminating any risk of delays when it mattered most.

Results

After her victorious debut in the USA, Chels’ prize purse was received and processed by SportsFX without a hitch. The funds arrived in USD, we locked in a market-leading exchange rate, and her AUD landed in her Australian account the very next day—with zero fees.

With her financial game plan secured, Chels can now focus solely on what she does best: winning fights. SportsFX handles the rest, ensuring she maximises every dollar she earns on the international stage.

The Takeaway

Chels’ story is proof that the right strategy outside the cage is just as important as the one inside it. With SportsFX in her corner, she has a trusted financial partner to manage every international transfer, protect her income, and keep her career moving forward.