Francis Ngannou Returns to MMA, Set to Face Renan Ferreira in a Blockbuster PFL Fight
MMA fans, mark your calendars! Francis Ngannou is making his long-awaited return to the cage, squaring off against Renan Ferreira in a thrilling PFL Heavyweight Championship bout. The fight, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promises to be a showdown of epic proportions. You can catch all the action live, including the Ngannou vs Ferreira stream.
The intense face-off at the final PFL press conference hinted at the battle to come. Ngannou, fired up and ready to reclaim his MMA throne, faced Ferreira head-on. The two fighters exchanged glares and words, with Ngannou boldly proclaiming, “I’ll show him who the real king is.” He’ll step into the cage in his signature yellow and black trunks, while Ferreira will be donning grey and black.
🔴🎁🌍✅PFL Super Fight: Ngannou vs. Ferreira Live Stream
🔴🎁🌍✅PFL Super Fight: Ngannou vs. Ferreira Live Stream
How to Watch Ngannou vs Ferreira: Fight Details & Streaming Options
Don't miss a second of the PFL Battle of the Giants! Here’s how you can tune in for both the prelims and the main card:
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 (Oct 20)
- Main Card: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. BST / 7 a.m. AEST (Oct 20)
- Ngannou vs Ferreira Fight Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. BST / 10 a.m. AEST (Oct 20)
How to Watch:
- U.S. – Available on ESPN+
- Worldwide – Available on DAZN PPV
Ngannou’s Return: What You Need to Know
This monumental clash marks Ngannou’s PFL debut after a major signing with the organization in May 2023. His fight against Ferreira is one of the biggest in PFL history, as they vie for the newly created PFL Superfight Championship belt in the heavyweight division.
The Cameroonian powerhouse last fought in MMA at UFC 270 in January 2022, successfully defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. However, after a contract dispute, Ngannou parted ways with the UFC, leading Dana White to strip him of the heavyweight crown in early 2023.
Despite stepping away from the UFC, Ngannou has continued to make headlines. His recent ventures into boxing saw him face off with some of the sport’s biggest names, including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, in back-to-back bouts in Riyadh. While he narrowly lost to Fury, going the distance, he was knocked out by Joshua in the second round of their May 2024 showdown.
The Battle of the Giants Awaits
Now, Ngannou is back in his element, ready to show the MMA world that he’s still the “Predator” to beat. Renan Ferreira, known for his towering height and aggressive style, will be no easy challenge. With both fighters hungry for victory, this is a matchup you won’t want to miss.