Francis Ngannou Set to Make His MMA Comeback Against Renan Ferreira in PFL Heavyweight Clash
Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Francis Ngannou returns to the MMA octagon, facing off against Renan Ferreira in a highly anticipated event for the PFL heavyweight title. The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the
PFL Battle of the Giants fight card, showcasing two of the sport's biggest names.
In the lead-up to the fight, Ngannou exuded confidence during the final press conference, engaging in a tense face-off with Ferreira. The former UFC champion boldly proclaimed he would "let him know who is the king" as the fighters locked eyes, setting the stage for an intense encounter. Ngannou will don yellow and black trunks, while Ferreira will sport grey and black.
🔴🎁🌍✅PFL Super Fight: Ngannou vs. Ferreira Live Stream
🔴🎁🌍✅PFL Super Fight: Ngannou vs. Ferreira Live Stream
Event Details: How to Watch Ngannou vs. Ferreira Live
- 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: 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.: ESPN+
- Worldwide: DAZN PPV
All You Need to Know About This Major PFL Matchup
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is making his much-anticipated PFL debut on October 19, 2024, after a brief but notable stint in boxing. The 37-year-old fighter will battle Brazil's Renan Ferreira at the Mayadeen, with the newly established PFL heavyweight Superfight Championship belt on the line. This matchup has been aptly dubbed the “Battle of the Giants.”
Ngannou joined the PFL in May 2023, marking a significant development for the organization founded by Donn Davis in 2018, particularly for the newly launched Super Fights division. His last appearance in the cage was at UFC 270 in January 2022, where he successfully defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, winning by unanimous decision. However, his time with the UFC ended after a controversial contract dispute that led to him being stripped of his title in January 2023.
Despite leaving the UFC, Ngannou’s profile has soared, highlighted by high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury in October 2023 and Anthony Joshua in May 2024. Although Ngannou faced defeat against Joshua, he pushed Fury to the limit, losing by a narrow margin in a hard-fought battle.
Don’t miss the action as Ngannou steps back into the cage, ready to reclaim his place among the elite in mixed martial arts!
