Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Francis “The Predator” Ngannou returns to MMA in the World Title Fight of the year against PFL Heavyweight Champion Renan ‘Problema’ Ferreira
The greatest women’s MMA fighter of all-time Cris ‘Cyborg’ faces two-time PFL Champion Larissa Pacheco in World Title Fight as co-main event
PFL PPV Super Fight takes place Saturday, October 19 – Live on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. and DAZN worldwide
The venue and location for the most anticipated World Title Fight of the year is confirmed with the news that “Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact” is taking place in Riyadh on Saturday, October 19.
The event will see Francis Ngannou return to Saudi Arabia and to the MMA world to face Renan Ferreira in an exciting and unique fight night. This comes as a continuation of the country's impressive record, spearheaded by the Ministry of Sports, of hosting over 100 global events, attended by 2.6 million people from across the Kingdom and around the world, since opening its doors to hosting global events in 2018.
The event will emanate from the state-of-the-art Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A monumental cultural venue that hosts significant national and international events in the heart of Riyadh region's historic town, Mayadeen is the perfect backdrop for “Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact” to take place.
In addition to the location, tickets for the second-ever PFL PPV Super Fight go on sale today and can be purchased via the WeBook app via this link.
In the main event, MMA superstar and undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world, Francis Ngannou (17-3) makes his highly anticipated return to the sport of MMA, as “The Predator” faces the most-feared heavyweight, 6-foot-8 2023 PFL Heavyweight Champion Renan “Problema” Ferreira (13-3, 3 NC) for the newly minted PFL Super Fights Championship Belt.
The co-main event will feature another major world title fight featuring the greatest women’s MMA fighter of all-time, Cris “Cyborg” (27-2, 1 NC), whose legacy will be on the line when she squares off against PFL two-division champion Larissa Pacheco (23-4), who looks to prove she is the greatest women’s MMA fighter on the planet.
Hosting "Battle of the Giants" marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's commitment to growing the sport of MMA. The Saudi Arabian Mixed Martial Arts Federation and the Ministry of Sports have cemented their commitment to growing the impact of MMA on local youth and young athletes. The event not only provides a platform for the world's best fighters to inspire Saudi youth, but it also offers a global stage for local athletes to compete on at a higher level. Hosting the event also aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 goals of establishing the Kingdom as a global hub for sports and entertainment, inspiring Saudi locals to lead healthy lifestyles, and inspiring youth through sports.
BRACE FOR IMPACT. The two world title fights headline PFL’s The Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event on Saturday, October 19 live on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S and DAZN worldwide. Additional bouts will be announced shortly.
PFL PPV Super Fight Main Card: ESPN+ PPV (U.S.) | DAZN (Worldwide) Saturday, October 19
Heavyweight Main Event: Francis Ngannou (17-3) vs. Renan Ferreira (13-3, 3 NC)
Women’s Featherweight Co-Main Event: Cris “Cyborg” (27-2) vs. Larissa Pacheco (23-4)