PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira: Live round-by-round updates

The PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira round-by-round updates are here. They provide fans with real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming, highly anticipated heayweight title fight. The main card begins at 4:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 1:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time).

However, the main event is projected to start at around 6:00 PM E.T. / 3:00 PM P.T. The two men clash over the inaugural PFL heavyweight superfight title, for which they will compete in a five, five-minute, round bout. However, few expect the matchup to make it out of round one.

Both men are extraordinarily powerful punchers, with Ngannou having previously built his reputation as the most terrifying force in UFC heavyweight history. By the time he had left the promotion, having never lost its heavyweight title in the octagon, he was on a six-fight win streak, with five of his wins being finishes.

Similarly, Ferreira is also on a tear, having won four consecutive bouts, all of which have been stoppages, which saw him capture PFL heavyweight gold. Both men are of similar experience levels, with Ngannou being 17-3, while Ferreira is 13-3 (3). What separates them is the level of competition they've fought.

Ngannou has fought higher-quality foes than Ferreira, and has looked more impressive. However, he is aging, hasn't fought in MMA in over two years, and is coming off a brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in a recent boxing match. However, he is still expected to win.

DraftKings Sportsbook lists Ngannou as a -245 favorite, while Ferreira is regarded as a +200 underdog.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the heavyweight title fight.

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PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira

Round 1: The round opens with a strong low kick from Ngannou, briefly knocking Ferreira out of his stance. Ferreira fires back in kind, also knocking Ngannou out of his stance. However, the Brazilian is on the front foot. Both men are patient. A big exchange happens but neither man lands.

Ngannou scores an easy takedown under a Ferreira swing. Ngannou has him pushed against the fence, but Ferreira has him grapevined to prevent him from posturing and advancing. Ferreira threatens with a leg-triangle choke, but Ngannou is out of it, advancing to half-guard.

Now, Ngannou is landing big shots from the top. He has Ferreira's back, partially mounting him. Ngannou is landing heavy ground-and-pound and Ferreira is unconscious. That's it. Complete domination.

Official Decision: Francis Ngannou def. Renan Ferreira via knockout in round one (3:32)