The Denver Nuggets are on a mission. As the defending champs, they’re fighting tooth and nail to secure the number one seed in the Western Conference. But amidst the intense NBA season, there’s another event that has the Nuggets buzzing: UFC 300.
Jamal Murray’s MMA Fandom
Jamal Murray, the 27-year-old star guard for the Nuggets, is not just a basketball aficionado. He’s also a massive MMA fan. So when UFC 300 was announced, Murray’s excitement hit the roof. Unfortunately, his busy NBA schedule won’t allow him to attend the fights in person at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Nuggets have back-to-back games—one against the San Antonio Spurs in Texas on Friday and another against the Memphis Grizzlies in Tennessee on Sunday.
The Watch Party
But fear not! Jamal Murray has a Plan B. In an exclusive chat with TMZ Sports, he revealed, “We’ll do a little watch party. I think we got a little conference room set up in Memphis for the fights. I mean, the cards will be going on all day. So, yeah, some great fights, man. Some great fights!”
UFC 300 is no ordinary event. Dana White’s organization has stacked the card with marquee matchups. One of the most anticipated fights is Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway. When asked about this scrap, Murray shared his insights: “Justin, Max Holloway—that’s going to be a very, very interesting fight because it can go so many different ways. Max is going to have to pull out all the tools to beat Gaethje, whereas Gaethje can rely on his chin and punches to win. Max will need to be more technical, maybe get some ground control, more knees—a little tighter. That’s the fight I’m most interested in, honestly.”
So, while the Nuggets battle it out on the court, they’ll also be huddled together in Memphis, cheering on their favorite fighters. Jamal Murray’s passion for both basketball and MMA shines through. Whether it’s a slam dunk or a knockout punch, he’s all in.