Prefight press conferences are a unique spectacle, blending showbiz with strategy, as fighters exploit every opportunity to get inside their opponent’s head, fuel the hype, and sway the audience’s loyalty. This verbal combat sets the stage, teasing the drama and intensity that will later unfold in the arena of combat. The PFL has leaned into the use of AI to predict who will win a fight decision. So we added quotes to AI to see which of the ones they thought were best. Below are the ones they chose for 4 main card bouts. Who do you think won the war of words?
NGANNOU VS FERREIRA
FRANCIS “THE PREDATOR” NGANNOU 17-3 (11 KO, 5 SUB)
On where Renan Ferreira ranks as an opponent: “I would definitely say Renan is at the top of the line. But my entire life, my biggest opponent has always been me. On Saturday night, I am going to get him, so he should be ready.”
RENAN “PROBLEMA” FERREIRA (11 KO, 1 SUB)
“Both Francis and I came from humble beginnings. We had an incredible career to reach where we are right now. It is a great honor to be fighting one of the strongest men in the world.”
CYBORG VS PACHECO
CRIS CYBORG 27-2 (21 KO, 1 SUB)
“First, I want to say thank you to all the people in Saudi Arabia. I feel very blessed to be here. I am ready. I am excited for this fight. It’s going to start my legacy tour. I have three fights left here, and I’m telling my fans to come watch the fights. I am going to complete two decades of fighting. I feel very blessed to be here for 20 years. I will fight for the belt, and it will be amazing.”
LARISSA PACHECO 23-4 (11 KO, 8 SUB)
“This is the fight I wanted. I’ve been preparing for this fight for a long time. I come from humble beginnings, and I am very really happy with this stage and this fight with Cyborg. Being a couple of days away from this fight, I am just very ready to be here and looking forward to it.”
EBLEN VS EDWARDS II
JOHNNY “PRESSURE” EBLEN 15-0 (3 KO, 4 SUB)
“Every time I fight, there is always an opportunity to show out and be in the spotlight. On Saturday, I’m just looking to do my job and have fun in there. That’s really the only thing I like to do, focus on myself and have a good time.”
FABIAN “THE ASSASIN” EDWARDS 13-3 (4 KO, 3 SUB)
“I just need to make sure I don’t make any mistakes. Make no mistakes, be on my game, and I’ll get my hand raised.”
MCKEE VS HUGHES
AJ “THE MERCENARY” MCKEE 22-1 (6 KO, 8 SUB)
“I have nothing but respect for Paul. I’ve been in his shoes. I’ve been hungry. I’ve been in that position and been to hell and back in this fight game. Come Saturday night, I don’t see him standing in my way. I am going to go in there and do what I am capable of doing. I’m not focused on anything he’s going to do. I’m just going to do what the Mercenary does; kick ass and take names and go home.”
PAUL “BIG NEWS” HUGHES 12-1 (6 KO, 3 SUB)
“AJ is a fantastic fighter and I have ultimate respect, but he has not faced anyone like me. He has not faced a young man. He’s over there with his gold chain and designer glasses. Fair play to him, he’s worked hard for that money. I don’t have that yet. I’m young, I’m hungry, and I foresee a knockout Saturday night.”
