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Francis Ngannou will make his return to MMA with a match against reigning PFL Champion Renan Ferreira on October 19. With this, Ngannou will also make his debut in the Professional Fight League (PFL). The former UFC Heavyweight Champion will be looking to continue his dominance in the cage. With Francis Ngannou versus Renan Ferreira match being the highlight of the PFL card, the four other matchups will take place on Saturday, October 19.
Francis Ngannou was last seen in a cage over two years ago where he defended his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. In 2023, Ngannou gave up his UFC title after negotiations over a new contract. The French MMA fighter also left the promotion after the negotiations didn’t work out. Since then, Ngannou competed inside the squared circle, facing Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
PFL Super Fights: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira - All you need to know
What is the Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira PFL fight schedule?
The battle of the giants in PFL between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferriera will take place on Saturday, October 19. The match is expected to begin on 6.30pm GMT, 1.30pm US/ET, and 11pm IST. The main card will begin earlier on 9pm GMT, 4pm US/ET, and 8:30pm IST.
What is the Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira PFL fight venue?
Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira are set to face each other at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The same venue has hosted some big names from boxing including Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury.
Where to watch Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira PFL fight?
The much awaited fight between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ and DAZN Pay-Per-View. Eurosport is expected to telecast the PFL card in India.
What is the PFL Super Fights card?
MAIN CARD (DAZN pay-per-view, 4pm US/ET)
Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira – for heavyweight superfight title
Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco – for women’s featherweight superfight title
Champ Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards – for Bellator middleweight title
Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Zafar Mohsen
A.J. McKee vs. Paul Hughes
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 1:30pm US/ET)
Marcos Breno vs. Raufeon Stots
Dedrek Sanders vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov
Nacho Campos vs. Ibragim Ibragimov
Mostafa Nada vs. Ahmed Sami
Youssef Al Housani vs. Taha Bendaoud
