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Francis Ngannou is set to make his much-anticipated return to MMA, marking his Professional Fighter League (PFL) debut in a thrilling heavyweight showdown against reigning champion Renan Ferreira. After a hiatus from mixed martial arts, the former UFC heavyweight champion is gearing up to reclaim his dominance in the cage.
Ngannou’s last appearance in the cage came over two years ago when he successfully defended his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. However, in early 2023, Ngannou was stripped of his UFC title after negotiations with the organization fell through and he left the promotion.
Since then, he’s ventured into the world of boxing, facing two top contenders Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Despite his valiant efforts, Ngannou was handed a controversial split decision defeat by Fury and later suffered a knockout loss to Joshua.
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Now, all eyes are on his PFL debut as he faces the formidable Renan Ferreira. Ferreira is riding a four-fight winning streak, with his last defeat occurring in 2022.
Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira - main card
The main card of the PFL Battle of the Giants is stacked with elite matchups:
- Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira (heavyweight championship fight)
- Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco (women's featherweight championship fight)
- Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards (middleweight championship fight)
- Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Zafar Mohsen (featherweight)
- Paul Hughes vs. A.J. McKee (lightweight)
Main card start time
The action kicks off on Saturday night with early fights beginning at 5:30 p.m. UK time (12:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 p.m. AST). The main card is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. UK (4:00 p.m. ET, 11:00 p.m. AST).
When Will Francis Ngannou vs. Rennan Ferreira Start?
The highly anticipated main event between Francis Ngannou and Rennan Ferreira is expected to begin around two hours into the main card, approximately 11:00 p.m. UK (6:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 a.m. AST).
How to watch Francis Ngannou vs. Rennan Ferreira live?
Fans can catch the event live on ESPN+ or DAZN via pay-per-view. The 'Battle of the Giants' will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 19, making it a must-watch for MMA enthusiasts.
