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PFL CEO Says Battle Of The Giants Card Exceeds UFC 300 & UFC 306 As Biggest Event Of The Year

Undoubtedly the biggest MMA event of the weekend sees the PFL host the most significant night in the history of the promotion to date. Battle Of The Giants sees the promotion’s biggest ever signing, the former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, make his long awaited debut. His fight with Renan Ferreira is the real draw […]

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His fight with Renan Ferreira is the real draw here because fans have waited a long time to see “The Predator” step back into MMA following his recent boxing contests. That being said, there’s other fights on this card that make it the PFL’s best event to date.

The main card in particular features several homerun match-ups from the promotion that really shows the strength of the roster and how much it has improved since the Bellator acquisition.

As they prepare for a massive night of fights in Riyadh, PFL CEO Peter Murray spoke about the card in a recent interview with MMA Junkie. In his opinion, Saturday’s event is the clear winner for the biggest and baddest event of 2024 in the MMA world.

He specifically referenced how it stacks up when you compare this weekend’s card to the likes of UFC 300 and UFC 306 which would also be in the same conversation. There was criticism from some fans of both of those events for not having the kinds of cards that would live up to the high expectations on paper.

In hindsight, it’s fair to say that both produced pretty special nights this year, even if some of the big fights at UFC 306 weren’t the most entertaining. Regardless, Murray believes that Battle Of The Giants stands tall not only next to any PFL event, but any MMA event that has taken place this year.

“This is the biggest event of absolutely the PFL company history and the biggest event of the year and, you know, I’m looking forward to stacking this up against, when you look at the cards from UFC 300, The Sphere, but like as it relates to the card, this fight, this event on October 19, biggest of the year, second to none.”

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Justin Gaethje reveals one thing he would have done differently in his UFC 300 fight against Max Holloway

MixCollage 17 Jul 2024 01 20 PM 2415 Looking back, Justin Gaethje knows what he would have done differently in his critically acclaimed BMF title clash against…

Looking back, Justin Gaethje knows what he would have done differently in his critically acclaimed BMF title clash against Max Holloway.

Nine months removed from his sensational second-round KO of Dustin Poirier to claim the bragging rights belt, Gaethje returned to the Octagon at UFC 300 for a BMF clash with former featherweight world champion Max Holloway. In the final 10 seconds of their scrap, ‘Blessed’ called for both men to stand in the center of the cage and throw hands until the final horn.

Gaethje was more than happy to oblige.

In one of the most chaotic finishes in UFC history, Holloway landed a big right hand with one tick left on the clock, sending Gaethje crashing to the canvas and bringing an end to their history-making fight.

Justin Gaethje reflects on his loss to ‘blessed’

Looking back on the bout during an appearance on The Anik & Florian Podcast, Justin Gaethje offered some insight into what he would have done differently if he could turn back the clock and do it all over again.

“I didn’t feel exhausted in there, which I would assume would’ve been the repercussion of breaking your nose is not being able to use it,” Gaethje said.

“My gameplan wasn’t necessarily the correct gameplan, but that’s only something you can [worry about] after the fact. [Max Holloway] was very precise, perfect that night. I think I would’ve pressured more, I would’ve tried to move forward and fight. I thought he would come to me, and then when he did come, it was few and far between, where it was so unpredictable and fast that I didn’t see it or find it.“

“If I would have been inside and like I did in the fourth round, similar to the fourth round, only round that I for sure think I won, I moved forward. I was trying to step on his feet. I think that was the way that I had to fight that fight. At least from the second round on.”

What comes next for Justin Gaethje remains to be seen, but Holloway appears primed to fight for another belt when he steps back inside the Octagon later this year.

“I think he fought an amazing fight,” Gaethje added. “He was very precise and perfect that night—a very tough Max Holloway to beat.”

Cody Brundage Reflects On Bo Nickal Defeat At UFC 300 Ahead Of Denver Return: ‘I Didn’t Feel Outclassed’

UFC middleweight Cody Brundage recently opened up about his loss to Bo Nickal at UFC 300. He expressed remorse over not fully capitalizing on the chance to perform at his best in one of the most crucial fights of his career to date. Brundage is poised for his comeback against Abdul Razak Alhassan on the […]

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Brundage is poised for his comeback against Abdul Razak Alhassan on the main card of UFC Fight Night Denver, scheduled for this Saturday at the Ball Arena in Colorado.

Over the past 18 months, the South Carolina native has maintained a highly active schedule, with this weekend’s bout against Alhassan marking his sixth appearance in the Octagon since April 2023.

Brundage has had a challenging run, posting a 2-3 record during this period. His most recent outing was a second-round submission loss to Nickal at the UFC’s milestone event this past April.

The former LOC two-division champion demonstrated remarkable resilience and forced the wrestling specialist to exert extra effort, becoming the first fighter to push his opponent into the second round.

Despite being defeated, Brundage believes he was never completely outshone by Nickal. Instead, he attributes his loss to a few minute mistakes that proved costly…

Brundage Laments Lost Opportunity Against Nickal, Asserts Minor Adjustments Could Have Changed Outcome

During a recent interview with InsideFighting, Brundage pondered his defeat against Nickal and also expressed frustration at not securing a victory at UFC 300, recognizing the lost chance to shine on such a significant stage.

“I mean, it definitely was a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Brundage said. “It was cool; it was such a great opportunity. I wish I would have cashed in on it and taken advantage of it.”

The 30-year-old went on to commend Nickal for his impressive performance, admitting that a few critical errors on his part ultimately precipitated his defeat.

“I didn’t feel outclassed when I was in the fight. I just think I got little overzealous. I didn’t keep my composure as well as I probably should have and that led to him having some success, and props to him, you know, he was able to finish the fight.

“I could have represented myself even a little bit better than I (did), but as far as the experience, it was awesome.”

Brundage made his promotional debut at UFC 266 in September 2021, where he suffered a decision loss to Nick Maximov. To date, he has struggled to leave a lasting impression in the UFC, securing only four wins out of his nine fights.

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Arman Tsarukyan hit with nine month suspension by NSAC after altercation with fan at UFC 300

Surging lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan’s hopes of competing at UFC 308 in a rumored title fight with Islam Makhachev…

Surging lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan’s hopes of competing at UFC 308 in a rumored title fight with Islam Makhachev may have just been dashed today – with the Nevada State Athletic Commission issuing him a nine-month retroactive suspension for his part in an altercation with a fan during UFC 300.

Tsarukyan, the current number one ranked lightweight contender, made his return at UFC 300 earlier this month in an officially-billed title eliminator with former titleholder, Charles Oliveira.

And extending his winning spree to three straight fights, Armenian contender, Tsarukyan landed a controversial, split decision win over Oliveira – setting him up for a title fight rematch with pound-for-pound number one, Makhachev.

However, prior to his fight with the Brazilian, footage emerged of Tsarukyan engaging in a physical altercation with a fan during his Octagon walk – appearing to strike said event-goer in the face.

Arman Tsarukyan slapped with a lengthy suspension

And during a hearing today, Tsarukyan’s chances of fighting Makhachev this year were put into severe jeopardy by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, who issued him a nine-month retroactive suspension – which can be reduced to six month if Tsarukyan stars in an anti-bullying PSA, as well as a $25,000 fine.

“Arman Tsarukyan has been issued a 9-month suspension, terminating on January 12, 2025, for his pre-fight incident involving a fan at UFC 300,” John Morgan posted on his X account. “Suspension can be reduced to 6 months if he produces an anti-bullying PSA. Also received a $25k fine and prosecution fees of $471.12, which will be taken from the $31,600 the commission already withheld.”

Arman Tsarukyan has been issued a 9-month suspension, terminating on Janaury 12, 2025, for his pre-fight incident involving a fan at UFC 300. Suspension can be reduced to 6 months if he produces an anti-bullying PSA.

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“Commission notes the incident “could have been catastrophic for everyone involved” and that “this is a one-time offer. Repeat actions will be dealt with much more severely.”

Expected to challenge the above-mentioned, Makhachev in a title fight rematch in his return to the Octagon, the earliest Tsarukyan could return to action would be on October 12., 2024.

Do you think Arman Tsarukyan will take on Islam Makhachev later this year?

Alex Pereira again mocks Jamahal Hill after KO celebration jibe: ‘Maybe he just woke up from the knockout’

Claiming Jamahal Hill “reaped what he had sown” as a result of his UFC 300 knockout loss two months…

Claiming Jamahal Hill “reaped what he had sown” as a result of his UFC 300 knockout loss two months ago, light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira has questioned if the former had just “woke up” from the stoppage loss, after his complaints two months after the matchup.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion and the current light heavyweight titleholder, headlined UFC 300 most recently back in April, welcoming the above-mentioned Hill back from a ruptured achilles injury for the first time.

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Taking out the Dana White’s Contender Series veteran with a blistering win, Pereira winged a huge left shovel hook, felling Hill and landing a slew of ground strikes to force a stoppage and defend his light heavyweight title successfully for the first time.

And months later, ahead of his own comeback at UFC 303 later this month against Carlos Ulberg, Illinois native, Hill claimed he would beat Pereira in a future rematch – after hitting out at him for his now-viral gesturing celebration.

Alex Pereira again takes aim at rival, Jamahal Hill

Doubling down on his recent response to Hill, Pereira joked that the former titleholder had likely just woken up for the first time since his knockout defeat – questioning why it took him two months to hit out at him.

“To be honest, I don’t get why he’s (Jamahal Hill) doing this so late,” Alex Pereira told Fox Sports Australia. “It’s been almost two months. People usually do that right away, but maybe he just woke up from the knockout.”

“It’s kind of like you harvest what you seed,” Alex Pereira explained. “During Glover’s (Teixeira) fight, he was respectful. Glover, he got respect at the end. With us, he was a bit more disrespectful – so he got what he put on.”

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Eyeing a return to the Octagon at the end of the summer, Pereira confirmed he would like to feature at UFC 305 in August, in a first fighting outing in Australia for the Brazilian star.

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Alex Pereira again mocks Jamahal Hill after KO celebration jibe: ‘Maybe he just woke up from the knockout’

Claiming Jamahal Hill “reaped what he had sown” as a result of his UFC 300 knockout loss two months…

Alex Pereira again takes aim at rival, Jamahal Hill

Eyeing a return to the Octagon at the end of the summer, Pereira confirmed he would like to feature at UFC 305 in August, in a first fighting outing in Australia for the Brazilian star.

Do you want to see Jamahal Hill rematch Alex Pereira in the future?