Ngannou vs Ferreira: What to expect from PFL’s “Battle of the Giants”
Francis Ngannou is set to make his PFL debut on October 19, facing off against Renan Ferreira. MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn tells us what to expect from this match.
Mike Bohn
Francis Ngannou will end a nearly three-year spell away from mixed martial arts in Saturday’s “PFL: Battle of the Giants,” where he will take on reigning PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira.
Ngannou hasn’t fought in any MMA circuit since January 2022, when he defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 to defend his heavyweight title. In May 2023, the 38-year-old signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League, gaining an equity stake in the league as well as freedom to pursue boxing as well.
Ngannou vs. Ngannou Ferreira: Live updates and how to watch ‘Battle of the Giants’
As a boxer, Ngannou knocked down Tyson Fury en route to a split-decision loss in October 2023, but struggled this past March in a second-round knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Ferreira, meanwhile, is the PFL’s 2023 heavyweight champion, and needed just 21 seconds to defeat Ryan Bader in his last bout. The 34-year-old Brazilian boasts a 13-3 career MMA record, with three no-contests.
Here’s what you need to know about the fight’s ring walk, start time, and how to watch.
When is Francis Ngannou vs. Francis Ngannou Renan Ferreira’s ringwalk?
Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira is the main event on the “PFL: Battle of the Giants” card, and the heavyweights are expected to make their ringwalks at roughly 7 p.m. ET.
When does Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira fight start?
The PFL fight between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira should start shortly after 7 p.m. ET, with the fighters expected to make their ringwalks around that time.
However, the “PFL: Battle of the Giants” card includes nine fights, with preliminary bouts beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET, and a main card scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET. That slate could result in Ngannou vs. Ferreira starting a few minutes earlier or later than planned.
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How to watch Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira main event
When: Saturday, Oct. 19
- Full card coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET.
- Main event ring walks schedule for about 7 p.m. ET.
Where: The Mayadeen (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
TV: N/A
Streaming: DAZN PPV (main event), ESPN+ (preliminary rounds)
Cost:
- DAZN subscription: $29.99/month; $239.88/year
- PPV: $49.99 (USD)
Watch PFL: Battle of the Giants prelims on ESPN+
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