A giant heavyweight showdown headlines PFL: Battle of the Giants when former UFC champion Francis Ngannou returns to MMA to face 2023 PFL champion Renan Ferreira.
Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira preview
Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-0 PFL) competes in his first MMA bout after exiting the UFC and competing in a pair of huge matchups within the boxing ring. Ngannou defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 to retain the UFC heavyweight title, however after negotiations with the promotion fell via, “The Predator” grew to become a free agent and signed with PFL.
The contract with PFL allowed Ngannou the liberty to compete in boxing matches, which led to a bout in opposition to WBC champ Tyson Fury in final October. Ngannou scored the one knockdown within the combat, however misplaced a cut up determination. Ngannou then confronted former champion Anthony Joshua in March and was knocked out in Spherical 2. He now returns to the MMA cage for his first combat beneath the PFL banner.
Ferreira (13-3 MMA, 7-1 PFL) solidified his place as the highest problem for Ngannou by successful the 2023 PFL Championships with a second-round knockout of Denis Goltsov in November. “Problema” then confronted Ryan Bader at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions in February, ending the Bellator champ in simply 21 seconds.
Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira odds
DraftKings launched the chances for the bout, with Ngannou opening as a strong favourite at -298 and Ferriera as a +240 underdog.
The right way to watch Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants
- When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
- The place: The Mayadeen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view
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