PFL Europe returns on Saturday, July 8, at the Verti Music Hall in Berlin, live on DAZN. Main event of the night sees Berlin-based bantamweight Farbod Iran Nezhad against Italy’s Francesco Nuzzi, who enters PFL Europe in incredible form, having won his last eight fights.
The co-main event will star German striking specialist Khurshed Kakhorov up against the hugely experienced Mokhtar Benkaci from France as both fighters look to book their place in the 2023 PFL Europe Playoffs.
A mouthwatering match up has Ireland’s Dylan Tuke up against Liverpool sensation, the undefeated Connor Hughes.
Further action in the bantamweight division will see Frans “Black Mamba” Mlambo, who fights out of SBG Ireland under John Kavanagh, face off against former Cage Warriors champion Dominique “Black Panther” Wooding and the unbeaten Ali Taleb from Sweden takes on Swiss star Kenj Bortoluzzi.
While Latvian Alex “Pretty Boy” Chizov, who is unbeaten in nearly six years, faces Spain’s Acoidan Duque.
Rounding up the lightweight division will show Geisym Derouiche fighting out of Marseille, France, to face Cork’s own John Mitchel. Both with six wins, undefeated, and looking to carry on their streaks, whilst Italy’s Radu Maxim will take on Poland’s Jakub Kaszuba.
The fight card has been overseen by mixed martial arts royalty Dan Hardy, who joined the company as Director of Fighter Operations of PFL Europe last month.
We caught up with the Italian ahead of July 8th, who gave us an insight into PFL Europe 2.
Francesco Nuzzi Interview
Good day Francesco your the main event on July 8th against Farbod Iran Nezhad, how has camp been in preparation for this event?
“The camp has gone the best possible way, I’m really happy with it overall.”
Do you see anything in the skillset of Nezhad that trouble ls you?
“In my opponents skills, I have noticed aggression and a lot of determination in close combat.”
Italy have had a great run of producing fighters in recent years, what do you think has led to that?
“I’m so happy with how the Italian movement is growing, first of all I want say thanks Marvin Vettori because he showed everyone how to do it. Above it all you can do anything if you really believe in yourself and surround yourself with the right people.”
How and when did you find out you was on PFL Europe?
“I discovered PFL Europe at the end of last year. I was talking to my manager about what a great season PFL had created.”
What can we expect from you July 8th?
“July 8th will be one of the most historic events for European and Italian MMA. Above all I am proud and happy with this test. I have been working and will be putting on an incredible performance. If you want to be the best, you have to fight the best. I am delighted to be a part of this.”
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