PFL: Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira: Fight card, date, start time, streaming, how to watch, venue, and more

The PFL (Professional Fighters League), in its vision for global expansion, has put together one of the most exciting heavyweight MMA fights of the year as Francis Ngannou prepares to face Renan Ferreira. This fight marks Ngannou's PFL debut as well as his return to MMA after a brief foray into boxing, where he faced heavyweight titans Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Despite suffering a brutal knockout loss to Joshua in March, Ngannou is determined to reclaim his dominance in MMA after parting ways with the UFC after defending the heavyweight championship against Ciryl Gane in January 2022.

Ferreira, the reigning 2023 PFL heavyweight champion, grabbed headlines when he claimed that he will be Ngannou's biggest challenge this year. Known for his explosive striking and formidable presence, Ferreira will aim to spoil Ngannou's plans for a triumphant return to MMA.

The co-main event features Cris Cyborg making her PFL debut against two-time champion Larissa Pacheco in a featherweight bout. The card also features the debut of featherweight prospect Husein Kadimagomaev, who will take on Zafar Mohsen in an encounter of the surging prospects. Meanwhile, the preliminary card includes the return of Bellator veteran Raufeon Stots, who faces Marcos Breno in a bantamweight matchup.

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How to watch and timings of Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira?

The highly anticipated Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira event will take place on Oct. 19 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+/DAZN pay-per-view. The preliminary fights are set to start at around 1:30 p.m. ET, while the main card will kick off at approximately 4 p.m. ET.

Check out the guide below for viewers around the globe:

Francis Ngannou vs. Rennan Ferreira timings

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Francis Ngannou vs. Rennan Ferreira venue

PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants will take place on Oct. 19 at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The event will mark the promotion's fifth visit to Riyadh and the first since PFL MENA 3 in September. The event featured the semifinals of the 2024 PFL MENA seasons in the welterweight, lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight divisions.

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Francis Ngannou vs. Rennan Ferreira full fight card

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira

Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco

Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards

Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Zafar Mohsen

A.J. McKee vs. Paul Hughes

Raufeon Stots vs. Marcos Breno

Makkasharip Zaynukov vs. Dedrek Sanders

Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Nacho Campos

Mostafa Nada vs. Ahmed Sami

Youssef Al Housani vs. Taha Bendaoud