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Anyone watching PFL tonight?
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10-18-2024, 11:29 PM
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Hell yea! I might even pay for this one just because of how much I respect Francis for holding firm in his negotiations with the UFC. I watch every UFC event but I admit Ive only seen highlights of Ferreira. I will say dont sleep on Larissa Pacheco, even though Im a fan of Cyborg.
Ill be nervous during the main event. Francis set a great example for MMA athletes by not giving in to the sleezy negotiating tactics of the UFC and waiting for his contract to expire rather than accepting thier draconian rule over him. He also negotiated a minimum purse FOR HIS OPPONENTS in his PFL contract.
Go Francis!!!!
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I am very exited about both main event fights. I been watching Cyborg all the way back to the Elite XC days. Can’t wait to see this fight card!!
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Card starts at 4pm eastern time so it’s an early one on the west coast
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Pretty good card. I totally thought it was worth watching
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Love that he won..wish they'd adapt the common definition of "strikes to the back of the head" though
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Francis has become a totally different fighter. I remember when he never would have went to the ground
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I like Francis as an individual. I always appreciate a come up story such as Ngannou's.
But let's be real. He didn't seem to have issues until Jon Jones came back into the scene.
Boxing was the most logical choice. With Francis' reputation, it was an easy opportunity
for millions because boxing is no longer about the best fighting the best. It's a money grab
unfortunately. Business is full of scam artists so I can't imagine Francis crossed over for
the benefits.
Now @PFL, we lose out the opportunity to see the best fight the best
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10-27-2024, 01:45 AM
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Francis wanted to box. UFC wouldn’t allow him to do that under his contract. I’m my opinion snd we will see. Jon had has hands full with Miocic. Jon has never been in the ring with someone as battle tested but we will see. Also I can kind of see why these guys want to box. Most of these guys get paid a lot more to box them to fight in the ufc or any mma
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I completely understand crossing over to boxing from UFC. I like seeing them box and feel like they
deserve the high payout. I can't stand Pro-Boxing anymore because of the 4 belt system. Before the
youngest Mayweather, the best used to hunt down the best.
I was wrong about Francis...Seems like he would fight in the UFC again. But Dana White shit on Francis
in his last interview. Kind of weird he has such strong feelings toward Francis.