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August 31, 2024 7:00 pm ET
A immense heavyweight showdown headlines PFL: Warfare of the Giants when ancient 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 immense matchups within the boxing ring. Ngannou defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 to serve the UFC heavyweight title, however after negotiations with the promotion fell through, “The Predator” became a free agent and signed with PFL.
The contract with PFL allowed Ngannou the liberty to compete in boxing matches, which ended in a bout in opposition to WBC champ Tyson Fury in final October. Ngannou scored potentially the most efficient knockdown within the fight, however lost a spoil up decision. Ngannou then confronted ancient champion Anthony Joshua in March and changed into as soon as knocked out in Round 2. He now returns to the MMA cage for his first fight below the PFL banner.
Ferreira (13-3 MMA, 7-1 PFL) solidified his build because the head field for Ngannou by successful the 2023 PFL Championships with a 2d-spherical knockout of Denis Goltsov in November. “Problema” then confronted Ryan Bader at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions in February, ending the Bellator champ in apt 21 seconds.
Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira odds
DraftKings released the percentages for the bout, with Ngannou opening as a salvage favorite at -298 and Ferriera as a +240 underdog.
The type to take a study Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira at PFL: Warfare of the Giants
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
Where: The Mayadeen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-glimpse
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