Marvin Vettori Breaks Silence on PFL 8 Brawl: ‘It Was Me Against Seven'

UFC middleweights Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen found themselves in a heated brawl following the PFL 8 event at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. The altercation, which took place on the casino floor, quickly went viral, capturing the attention of the MMA community and fans worldwide.

The brawl reportedly began when Vettori attempted to swing at UFC light heavyweight George Tokkos but missed. This prompted Brendan Allen to intervene, leading to a physical confrontation between the two fighters. The scuffle saw both men exchanging blows, with Vettori eventually falling into a roulette table.

Marvin Vettori’s Version of Events

Marvin Vettori took to social media to share his side of the story. In a tweet, he claimed, “One armed with seven guys on the other side, but show your face because I may have clipped you a couple of times before the recording, lol”. Vettori also posted a video on his Instagram Stories, showing that he had not sustained any visible injuries from the incident.

One armed with 7 guys on the other side but show your face because I may have clipped u couple time before the recording lol https://t.co/xchA21Xmfz
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) August 17, 2024

The brawl has sparked a flurry of reactions from the MMA community. UFC CEO Dana White couldn’t resist taking a jab at the rival promotion, commenting, “Had to be fight of the night if it was at PFL”. Fans and analysts are now speculating whether this altercation will lead to a future matchup between Vettori and Allen inside the Octagon.

This isn’t the first time tensions have flared between Vettori and Allen. The two were scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Night 240 in April, but the bout was canceled due to Vettori’s injury. The rivalry has been simmering ever since, with both fighters exchanging barbs on social media.

While the brawl at PFL 8 has added another chapter to the ongoing feud between Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen, it remains to be seen whether this incident will lead to an official fight. For now, fans can only speculate and hope that these two middleweights will settle their differences in the cage.