Francis Ngannou Makes His MMA Return Against Renan Ferreira in a PFL Heavyweight Showdown
Francis Ngannou is set to make a highly anticipated return to mixed martial arts, facing off against Renan Ferreira in a thrilling matchup at the PFL's "Battle of the Giants." This massive fight card takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where two of the sport’s biggest names will battle for the PFL heavyweight title. Fans can catch the Ngannou vs. Ferreira live stream and witness this exciting clash.In a recent press conference, Ngannou showcased his readiness for the octagon, engaging in a heated face-off with Ferreira. The two fighters locked eyes, with Ngannou asserting his dominance by promising to show Ferreira "who is the king." Ngannou will enter the cage wearing striking yellow and black trunks, while Ferreira will don grey and black gear.
🔴📺📱✅Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira from Anywhere
🔴📺📱✅Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira from Anywhere
Key Fight Details:
- 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 (October 19) / 4:30 AM AEST (October 20)
- Main Card Start Time: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM BST / 7:00 AM AEST (October 20)
- Ngannou vs. Ferreira Fight Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM BST / 10:00 AM AEST (October 20)
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Worldwide Broadcast: DAZN PPV
Everything You Need to Know About This Epic PFL Clash
After a brief stint in boxing, where he faced off against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou returns to the cage on Saturday, October 19. The 37-year-old powerhouse will challenge Brazilian MMA fighter Renan Ferreira at the Mayadeen, with the coveted PFL heavyweight Superfight Championship belt on the line. This event has been dubbed the "Battle of the Giants" for good reason.Ngannou is making his debut in the PFL after signing with the organization in May 2023, a move that significantly enhances the league's profile and bolsters its newly established Super Fights division. His last appearance in the cage was at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, winning by unanimous decision. Following a contentious contract dispute, Ngannou parted ways with the UFC and was stripped of his title in January 2023.
Instead of fading into obscurity, Ngannou captured global attention through his boxing matches, notably going the distance with Tyson Fury and suffering a second-round knockout against Anthony Joshua. As he steps back into the octagon, fans can expect an electrifying performance from the "Predator" as he aims to reclaim his status at the pinnacle of MMA.