Francis Ngannou is nearing his return to the octagon after over two years away from MMA. The former UFC heavyweight champion will debut in the PFL, facing Renan Ferreira for the heavyweight title in a super fight. Ahead of the bout, Ngannou shares bold one-word reactions to his former rivals, Tyson Fury and Jon Jones.
Fans eagerly anticipate the super fight between ‘The Predator’ Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira, scheduled for October 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Before the fight, Ngannou took part in a rapid-fire segment where he classified various boxing and MMA fighters as either “Good” or “Great.”
He immediately called Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk “great” while labeling Tom Aspinall as “good.” Ngannou also deemed Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic “great.” When asked about his upcoming opponent Ferreira, Ngannou paused, thought carefully, and responded, “He’s great, but I’m greater.”
Despite his rivalry with Jon Jones, Ngannou still considers ‘Bones’ a great fighter. Now, ‘The Predator’ is making the transition from boxing gloves back to MMA gloves. Fans are eager to see Ngannou return to the octagon after testing his boxing skills.
Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira: Fight Details
Renan Ferreira will defend his PFL Heavyweight title against MMA and boxing star Ngannou in an event that PFL boss Donn Davis has touted as one of the organization’s biggest ever. The fight, dubbed “Battle of the Giants,” takes place on October 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be available for fans to stream live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
The Ngannou vs. Ferreira showdown is priced at $49.99 in the U.S. and Canada, and £19.99 in the UK. The event will begin at 12:30 pm ET (5:30 pm UK time), with the prelims starting at 1:30 pm ET (6:30 pm UK time). The main PPV card is scheduled for 4 pm ET (9 pm UK time).
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With the PFL boss claiming it to be one of the organization’s biggest events, the hype is growing. The event promises thrilling matchups, featuring former UFC champions Cyborg and Ngannou taking on the reigning PFL titleholders. Will this major PFL event surpass the UFC’s biggest events? Only time will tell.
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