Francis Ngannou Makes His Return to MMA: Facing Renan Ferreira in PFL Showdown
Francis Ngannou is set to make a highly anticipated return to mixed martial arts as he takes on Renan Ferreira in a monumental fight card for the PFL heavyweight title. This exciting matchup will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and fans can catch the live stream of Ngannou vs. Ferreira.In the lead-up to the event, Ngannou displayed his readiness for the fight during an intense press conference. The former UFC champion faced off against Ferreira, exchanging fiery words and declaring that he would show his opponent who the real "king" is. Ngannou will don yellow and black trunks for the fight, while Ferreira will be in grey and black.
🔴📺📱✅Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira from Anywhere
🔴📺📱✅Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira from Anywhere
Event Details
- Event: PFL Battle of the Giants
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Venue: Mayadeen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Early Card Start Time:
- 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT / 6:30 PM BST (Oct 19) / 4:30 AM AEST (Oct 20)
- Main Card Start Time:
- 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM BST / 7:00 AM AEST (Oct 20)
- Ngannou vs. Ferreira Fight Time:
- 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM BST / 10:00 AM AEST (Oct 20)
How to Watch
- United States: Watch live on ESPN+
- Worldwide: Available on DAZN PPV
A Clash of Titans
This epic matchup, dubbed the "Battle of the Giants," marks Francis Ngannou's PFL debut after signing with the organization in May 2023. The 37-year-old fighter is looking to reclaim glory after a brief stint in boxing. Ngannou last fought in the cage at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he defended his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, winning by unanimous decision. Following a controversial contract dispute with the UFC, Ngannou left the promotion and was stripped of his title in January 2023.Despite leaving the UFC, Ngannou's star power only grew after competing in high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, showcasing his prowess and resilience. His close battle with Fury and the experience gained from facing Joshua have only added to the anticipation of his return to MMA.
As the PFL heavyweight Superfight Championship belt hangs in the balance, fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown between Ngannou and Ferreira. Don’t miss the chance to witness this exhilarating clash of two MMA titans!