Peter Murray: PFL: Battle of the Giants biggest event of 2024 – bigger than UFC 300, UFC 306 at Sphere

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:48:36 +0000

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Peter Murray believes PFL: Battle of the Giants is the biggest MMA event of the year. PFL: Battle of the Giants (DAZN/ ESPN+ pay-per-view) takes place Saturday at The Mayadeen. Two super fight belts will be on the line, with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou (17-3) taking on 2023 PFL champion Renan Ferreira (13-3) in the heavyweight main event. In the co-main event, Cris Cyborg (27-2-1) will look to collect her fifth belt from a major organization when she faces two-time PFL champion Larissa Pacheco (23-4).

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PFL CEO Pete Murray says superfight belts must be defended

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:17:28 +0000

Pete Murray is excited to kick off a new format for PFL’s championships. Two new superfight belts will be introduced at PFL: Battle of the Giants Oct. 19 at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, DAZN). In the main event, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou (17-3) takes on 2023 PFL champion Renan Ferreira (13-3). In the co-main event, Cris Cyborg (27-2-1) will look to collect her fifth belt in a major organization when she faces two-time PFL champion Larissa Pacheco (23-4). “The PFL superfights belt, first time we as a company and organization have a belt where it must be won, but it also must be defended on an ongoing basis,” Murray told MMA Junkie Radio

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Peter Murray: PFL: Battle of the Giants biggest event of 2024 – bigger than UFC 300, UFC 306 at Sphere

PFL CEO Pete Murray says superfight belts must be defended