I think it's more so they're forcing him to participate in the tournament while other like Kayla and Pettis were given a pass on not participating in the tournament without having their contracts frozen.I think this is standard practice for all "big" MMA promotions. The UFC is notorious for this and Im sure Bellator and ONE have done this in the past, too.
Hopefully he wins again and manages to do what Palmer couldn't, get the fuck away from PFL while on top.
Don't know if the UFC is an option given how petty Dana can be, but it'd be nice to see Brendan against some of the Bellator guys.
I think 5 rounds will let Brendan have more leeway than in his previous fight with Movlid, especially because he did manage to hurt him in the third last time out. Though as it stands yeah, Movlid definitely is the guy to beat since he's such a blanket.If Brendan can get through Movlid and win a 2nd PFL tournament his stock will be very high. I wouldn't mind seeing him in OneFC, Bellator or even KSW, although in KSW the only big fight would be Salahdine Parnasse, it'd be cool if promotions were willing to do 1 off contracts to get big fights done but I understand why they dont. Bellator has a sweet 145lb roster and even OneFC is building their 145lb (155lb) division Tai Kang, Shamil Gasanov, Akbar Abdullaev and Ilya Freyamov all seem fairly talented and they're all like 25-28 years old.
Dunno, kinda curious 1. If Loughnanes defensive wrestling has caught up enough to punish a guy like Movlid 2. If he wins PFL again and tries the free market how other promotions like One, Bellator and the UFC will perceive/Value him.
I think 5 rounds will let Brendan have more leeway than in his previous fight with Movlid, especially because he did manage to hurt him in the third last time out. Though as it stands yeah, Movlid definitely is the guy to beat since he's such a blanket.
As far as the Parnasse fight goes, I'll be honest, Torres laying such an egg in his PFL debut has really curbed my excitement for him. I know it's a bit mmathy, but Salahdine was pretty damn competitive with Torres in their rematch, so I don't know if he's just been feasting on lesser competition at KSW or if he's the real deal at this point.
He is pretty young so he should be improving leaps and bounds, and Torres might just be an awkward matchup for him.
Yes but Kayla and Pettis will be used as "PPV draws", whereas Loughnane is not a draw. TBH this is better for him, he is the favorite to win another million.I think it's more so they're forcing him to participate in the tournament while other like Kayla and Pettis were given a pass on not participating in the tournament without having their contracts frozen.
Movlid isnt the most exciting fighter around, though, and neither is Bubba. But I guess I would like to see Loughnane fight them again (but I wouldnt pay)To be fair the only names at 145 worth watching seem to be Loughnane, Movlid and Bubba Jenkins (may have snuck back into contention). If Loughnane wasn't in it would just be another easy Movlid million dollars.
I think 5 rounds will let Brendan have more leeway than in his previous fight with Movlid, especially because he did manage to hurt him in the third last time out. Though as it stands yeah, Movlid definitely is the guy to beat since he's such a blanket.
As far as the Parnasse fight goes, I'll be honest, Torres laying such an egg in his PFL debut has really curbed my excitement for him. I know it's a bit mmathy, but Salahdine was pretty damn competitive with Torres in their rematch, so I don't know if he's just been feasting on lesser competition at KSW or if he's the real deal at this point.
He is pretty young so he should be improving leaps and bounds, and Torres might just be an awkward matchup for him.
That's the issue that PFL has though at FW and why they most likely strong armed Loughnane for the season, without him the cards will be significantly weaker for FW's and LHW's.Movlid isnt the most exciting fighter around, though, and neither is Bubba. But I guess I would like to see Loughnane fight them again (but I wouldnt pay)
Pettis said he is currently not under contract with the PFL.I think it's more so they're forcing him to participate in the tournament while other like Kayla and Pettis were given a pass on not participating in the tournament without having their contracts frozen.
I had no idea his contract had expired. I recall him being a guest on the MMA Hour around the announcement of the RJJ fight and he said he was moving up to 170 and that he would comeback to fight in PFL, but I don't recall him saying his contract had expired.Pettis said he is currently not under contract with the PFL.
He just did an interview after his boxing match saying he had some teally good offers. But he would love to fight for the PFL this year .I had no idea his contract had expired. I recall him being a guest on the MMA Hour around the announcement of the RJJ fight and he said he was moving up to 170 and that he would comeback to fight in PFL, but I don't recall him saying his contract had expired.