Epic Showdown: Ngannou vs. Ferreira at PFL Battle of the Giants
This weekend promises an exhilarating matchup for MMA enthusiasts as Francis 'The Predator' Ngannou makes his long-awaited return to the octagon in a highly anticipated bout against Brazilian powerhouse Renan 'Problema' Ferreira at the PFL Battle of the Giants. This heavyweight clash is set to take place on October 19 at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be broadcast live on PPV.Main Event Details
In the main event, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou (17-3) faces off against Renan Ferreira (13-3, 3 NC), the reigning PFL Heavyweight Champion. Ngannou, known for his devastating knockout power, has been out of the MMA scene for some time, focusing on boxing matches against renowned fighters like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Now, he’s eager to reclaim his throne in mixed martial arts and demonstrate why he is one of the most feared competitors in combat sports.On the other hand, Ferreira, towering at 6'8", has earned the nickname 'Problema' due to his formidable striking ability and impressive size. He recently made headlines with a staggering 21-second knockout of Ryan Bader earlier this year and aims to extend his winning streak against Ngannou.
Co-Main Event: Cyborg vs. Pacheco
The excitement continues with the co-main event, featuring two of the greatest female fighters in MMA history. 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. Both fighters have a history of dominance in their respective divisions, setting the stage for an electrifying battle for supremacy in the featherweight category.🔴🎁🌍✅PFL Super Fight: Ngannou vs. Ferreira Live Stream
🔴🎁🌍✅PFL Super Fight: Ngannou vs. Ferreira Live Stream
Fight Card Schedule
Event Date: Saturday, October 19Location: The Mayadeen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Early Card:
- 1:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT
- 4:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM PT
- Main Event Approx. Start Time: 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT
Fight Card Overview
Main Card
- Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira (Heavyweight)
- Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco (Featherweight)
- Johnny Eblen (c) vs. Fabian Edwards (Bellator Middleweight Title)
- Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Zafar Mohsen (Featherweight)
- AJ McKee vs. Paul Hughes (Lightweight)
Prelims
- Raufeon Stots vs. Marcos Breno (Bantamweight)
- Dedrek Sanders vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov (Lightweight)
- Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Nacho Campos (Featherweight)
- Mostafa Rashed Nada vs. Ahmed Sami (Middleweight)
- Youssef Al Housani vs. Taha Bendaoud (Featherweight)
Fighter Statistics
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)