This weekend, MMA enthusiasts are in for a thrilling spectacle as Francis 'The Predator' Ngannou returns to the sport in a 'Battle of the Giants' against the formidable 6'8" Brazilian powerhouse, Renan 'Problema' Ferreira. The highly anticipated bout will headline the PFL Super Fights event on Saturday, October 19, at the state-of-the-art Mayadeen Venues in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ngannou (17-3) is back in the MMA world after a stint in the boxing ring, including notable bouts with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Known for his devastating knockout power, Ngannou remains one of the most feared fighters in combat sports. His opponent, Renan Ferreira (13-3, 3 NC), the PFL’s 2023 Heavyweight Champion, has earned the nickname 'Problema' for his massive frame and dangerous striking ability. Ferreira has finished four of his last opponents in brutal fashion and is riding high after a 21-second KO over Ryan Bader earlier this year.
The night will also feature another exciting world title fight between two of the top women’s fighters in MMA history. Cris Cyborg (27-2, 1 NC), considered the greatest women’s fighter in MMA, will defend her legacy against two-time PFL champion Larissa Pacheco (23-4). Both fighters have a history of dominance in their divisions, and the matchup promises to be a thrilling battle for supremacy in the featherweight division.
PFL conducted its official weigh-ins on Friday morning at the promotion’s host hotel in Riyadh, with several fighters stepping onto the scales with impressive results. Ngannou weighed in at 256.8 lbs, while Ferreira came in at 261.5 lbs. Cyborg weighed in at 144.5 lbs, while her opponent, Pacheco, came in slightly lighter at 144.1 lbs, setting the stage for their highly anticipated featherweight showdown.
The PFL Super Fights will be available to watch live on ESPN+ PPV in the US and DAZN worldwide. Fans can tune in to witness Ngannou's return to MMA and the thrilling co-main event between Cyborg and Pacheco.
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