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After journeying around the boxing ring, Francis Ngannou is ready to embrace the thrill of the Octagon once again. The former UFC heavyweight champion of the world is all set to make a return to the MMA stage after relinquishing the belt in early 2023. This weekend, ‘Predator’ will take on Renan Ferreira, who is a giant standing 6 feet 8 inches tall. As the highly anticipated match draws closer, a question lingers in the minds of the combat sports community: Where can they watch the match?

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Both Ferreira and Ngannou have lost only thrice in their entire professional career and their fight could break some serious records that can even compete with the likes of UFC but where can the fans watch it?

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When is Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira? Date, time, venue

After a close-call fight against Tyson Fury and a loss to A͏nth͏ony J͏oshua, Francis Ngannou is ready to return͏ to his MMA jou͏rney͏. Howe͏v͏e͏r, unlike ͏hi͏s previous o͏p͏ponent͏s, Renan͏ F͏errei͏ra s͏tands ou͏t—͏no͏t only is͏ he ev͏e͏n bigger, but he also th͏rows punches with the power of a rocket. With an 85% finish rate by knockouts, the Brazilian fighter has KO’d his last four opponents. While on the other hand, Ngannou is riding a two-fight losing streak (albeit outside MMA).

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‘The Battle Of The Giants’ is set to take place on Saturday, October 19th, at THe Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The preliminary or undercard fights would start at 5:30 pm UK time or 12:30 PM in the Eastern Time (ET) zone of the United States. The main card of the event is set to take place around 9 pm. Well, now that we know where and when to watch the event, let us have a look at all the fights that are happening at the Saudi Arabia PFL event.

Full card of PFL Super Fights: Battle Of The Giants

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After taking over Bellator, PFL has been looking forward to taking on the throne of UFC and this event can act as a catalyst for them to make the world understand that even Dana White has some competition. Let’s have a look at the full card of the ‘Battle Of The Giants’

Heavyweight World Title: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira

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Women’s Featherweight World Title: Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco

Middleweight World Title: Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards

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Featherweight: Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Zafar Mohsen

Lightweight: AJ McKee vs. Paul Hughes

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Bantamweight: Raufeon “Supa” Stots vs. Marcos Breno

Lightweight: Makkasharip Zaynukov vs. Dedrek Sanders

Featherweight: Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Nacho Campos

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Featherweight: Mostafa Rashed Nada vs. Ahmed Sami

Featherweight: Tariq Ismail vs. Taha Bendaoud

If we were to talk about the main fight then Ngannou is a favorite to win the match but will he be able to carry on the same momentum as his UFC days? We have to wait and watch it carefully. Regardless, now that we know about the entire card, let us have a look at where can fans watch this match live.

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Where can you watch Ngannou vs Ferreira?

The highly anticipated showdown, ‘The Battle of the Giants,’ between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira for the heavyweight title will mark ‘The Predator’s comeback to the cage. If you are fortunate enough to be in Saudi Arabia, then you can watch the event live but if you are not then worry not as you can stream the fight on DAZN Pay-Per-View and ESPN+ Pay-Per-View at 4 p.m. ET with the prelims available on ESPN+ at 1:30 p.m. Well, one would have to purchase the PPV for $21.70, including a free seven-day trial.

What can fa͏ns ͏expe͏͏ct? The comba͏t sports c͏ommunity ͏͏shou͏ld anticipate not͏hing ͏less ͏͏than an͏ ͏exp͏los͏ive ͏clash b͏et͏ween͏ two͏ tit͏ans͏͏. Both fig͏ht͏e͏r͏s brin͏g a ͏uni͏qu͏e set of ͏ski͏ll͏s and streng͏ths to t͏he octago͏n. Francis Ngannou’s sledgehammer power will be put to the test against Ferreira’s agility and ground game. With a title on the line, this bout is sure to deliver a high-drama finish. Regardless, what’s your take on the fight? State your thoughts in the comments below.

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Suryakant Das is a senior writer who leads UFC live coverage at EssentiallySports, known for his broad expertise and standout professionalism in MMA journalism. Over two years in the field, he has become a key voice on real-time event updates, pre- and post-fight interviews, and analysis of viral moments from the Joe Rogan Experience. His dynamic reporting is backed by selection to the Journalistic Excellence Program, which hones advanced editorial skills and strategic coverage approaches for top talent. Suryakant’s career is defined by his ability to deliver both speed and depth. His versatile background spans sports journalism, content writing, and editorial roles, helping him navigate fast-paced live coverage and deliver meaningful stories with clarity and precision. Recognition from respected MMA figures such as Nina-Marie Daniele and Hall of Famer Michael Bisping further marks him as a trusted authority in the UFC community.

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