Epic Showdown: Ngannou vs. Ferreira at PFL Battle of the Giants
MMA fans are gearing up for an exhilarating weekend as Francis 'The Predator' Ngannou makes his much-anticipated return to the cage in a colossal clash against Brazilian powerhouse Renan 'Problema' Ferreira at the PFL Battle of the Giants.This thrilling main event features Ngannou (17-3) facing Ferreira (13-3, 3 NC) live on pay-per-view from Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 19. After a notable boxing stint, including bouts against boxing legends Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou is eager to reclaim his dominance in mixed martial arts. Renowned for his explosive knockout power, he remains one of the most feared competitors in the sport.
Ferreira, standing at an imposing 6'8", is no stranger to the spotlight, having earned the nickname 'Problema' due to his formidable size and striking prowess. As the reigning PFL Heavyweight Champion, Ferreira is coming off a stunning 21-second knockout victory over Ryan Bader, making this matchup a must-watch.
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Co-Main Event Highlights
The card also features an electrifying co-main event between two of the sport's most decorated female fighters. Cris Cyborg (27-2, 1 NC), a former UFC champion and Bellator titleholder, will defend her legacy against Larissa Pacheco (23-4), a two-division PFL champion. With a history of dominance in their respective divisions, this featherweight showdown promises to be a fierce battle for supremacy.Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 19
- Early Card: 1:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT
- Main Card: 4 PM ET | 1 PM PT
- Approx. Main Event Start Time: 8 PM ET | 5 PM PT
- Location: Mayadeen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Main Card Matchups
- Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira (Heavyweights)
- Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco (Featherweights)
- Johnny Eblen (c) vs. Fabian Edwards (Bellator Middleweight Title)
- Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Zafar Mohsen (Featherweights)
- AJ McKee vs. Paul Hughes (Lightweights)
Preliminary Fights
- Raufeon Stots vs. Marcos Breno (Bantamweights)
- Dedrek Sanders vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov (Lightweights)
- Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Nacho Campos (Featherweights)
- Mostafa Rashed Nada vs. Ahmed Sami (Middleweights)
- Youssef Al Housani vs. Taha Bendaoud (Featherweights)
Fighter Stats
Francis Ngannou- Age: 37
- Height: 6 ft 4 in
- Reach: 83 in
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 17-3 (12 KOs)
- Age: 34
- Height: 6 ft 8 in
- Reach: 85 in
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 13-3 (3 NC, 11 KOs)