Francis Ngannou Set to Make MMA Return Against Renan Ferreira in PFL Heavyweight Title Clash
Don’t miss the exciting live stream of Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira, where two MMA titans collide in a thrilling showdown for the PFL heavyweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In a highly anticipated matchup, Francis Ngannou is back in the cage, ready to face Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight title. The electrifying face-off at the final press conference saw Ngannou and Ferreira exchanging intense stares, with Ngannou asserting his dominance, vowing to show Ferreira “who the king is.” Fans can expect to see Ngannou donning yellow and black trunks, while Ferreira will sport 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
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Venue: Mayadeen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Early Card Start: 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. BST / 4:30 a.m. AEST (October 20)
- Main Card Start: 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. BST / 7:00 a.m. AEST (October 20)
- Ngannou vs. Ferreira Fight Time: 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT / 12:00 a.m. BST / 10:00 a.m. AEST (October 20)
Where to Watch
- U.S. Viewers: Tune in on ESPN+
- Worldwide Viewers: Stream on DAZN PPV
A Clash of Heavyweights
Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou steps back into the MMA spotlight on October 19 after a brief stint in boxing. The 37-year-old fighter faces Brazilian powerhouse Renan Ferreira at the Mayadeen, vying for the newly established PFL heavyweight Superfight Championship belt in what is aptly dubbed the “Battle of the Giants.”Ngannou is making his PFL debut after signing with the organization in May 2023, marking a significant moment for the Professional Fighters League, launched by Donn Davis in 2018. Fans haven’t seen Ngannou in the cage since his last UFC fight at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he successfully defended his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, winning by unanimous decision. This was his final appearance under the UFC banner, as a contract dispute led to him leaving the promotion, resulting in Dana White stripping him of his title in January 2023.
Instead of fading into obscurity, Ngannou gained global attention through high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury in October 2023 and Anthony Joshua in May 2024. Despite losing to Joshua in the second round, Ngannou showcased his resilience by going the distance with Fury, coming remarkably close to capturing the title from the Gypsy King.