Francis Ngannou Makes His Epic MMA Return Against Renan Ferreira at PFL
In an electrifying matchup set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou is set to face Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight title. This highly anticipated clash marks Ngannou's return to mixed martial arts, and fans are eager to witness the showdown live.
During the final press conference for the PFL heavyweight fight, Ngannou displayed his intensity, going head-to-head with Ferreira. With fierce determination, he proclaimed he would show Ferreira "who the king is." Ngannou will enter the cage sporting yellow and black trunks, while Ferreira will wear 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
Ngannou, known as ‘The Predator,’ signed with the PFL in May 2023 and is looking to make an impact in his debut. The Professional Fighters League, launched in 2018 by Donn Davis, is thrilled to welcome such a prominent figure to its newly created Super Fights division. Ngannou's last appearance in the octagon was at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he successfully defended his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in a unanimous decision victory.
Despite his departure from the UFC, Ngannou's profile has only grown, thanks to his two high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury in October 2023 and Anthony Joshua in May 2024. Though he suffered a second-round knockout against Joshua, Ngannou pushed Fury to the limit, nearly securing the victory.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of MMA as Francis Ngannou returns to the cage to reclaim his dominance against Renan Ferreira!
In an electrifying matchup set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou is set to face Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight title. This highly anticipated clash marks Ngannou's return to mixed martial arts, and fans are eager to witness the showdown live.
During the final press conference for the PFL heavyweight fight, Ngannou displayed his intensity, going head-to-head with Ferreira. With fierce determination, he proclaimed he would show Ferreira "who the king is." Ngannou will enter the cage sporting yellow and black trunks, while Ferreira will wear 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
How to Watch the PFL: Battle of the Giants
Fans can catch all the action of the PFL: Battle of the Giants, including prelims and the main card, through various streaming options:- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Venue: Mayadeen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Early Card:
- 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. BST / 4:30 a.m. AEST (October 20)
- Main Card:
- 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)
- U.S. Viewers: Stream on ESPN+
- Worldwide Viewers: Available on DAZN PPV
A Closer Look at Ngannou vs. Ferreira
After a two-fight stint in boxing, the 37-year-old Ngannou is making his long-awaited return to the cage on October 19. He will go head-to-head with Brazilian powerhouse Renan Ferreira at the Mayadeen venue, vying for the newly established PFL heavyweight Superfight Championship. This event has been aptly named the “Battle of the Giants.”Ngannou, known as ‘The Predator,’ signed with the PFL in May 2023 and is looking to make an impact in his debut. The Professional Fighters League, launched in 2018 by Donn Davis, is thrilled to welcome such a prominent figure to its newly created Super Fights division. Ngannou's last appearance in the octagon was at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he successfully defended his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in a unanimous decision victory.
Despite his departure from the UFC, Ngannou's profile has only grown, thanks to his two high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury in October 2023 and Anthony Joshua in May 2024. Though he suffered a second-round knockout against Joshua, Ngannou pushed Fury to the limit, nearly securing the victory.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of MMA as Francis Ngannou returns to the cage to reclaim his dominance against Renan Ferreira!