Renan Ferreira

NFL legend Ray Lewis to attend PFL: Battle of the Giants, address fighters before event

In the PFL’s efforts to ensure this Saturday’s super fights pay-per-view event delivers action as promised, the promotion is turning to a Pro Football Hall of Famer for a bit of an assist. PFL CEO Peter Murray recently told MMA Junkie Radio that Super Bowl-winning linebacker Ray Lewis, who...

Francis Ngannou: Renan Ferreira ‘knows this is his ticket for the first class’

Francis Ngannou thinks the moment could be too big for Renan Ferreira. Ngannou (17-3) takes on Ferreira (13-3) in the PFL: Battle of the Giants main event on Oct. 19 at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (ESPN+ pay-per-view, DAZN). Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou certainly marks the most...

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira: Odds and what to know ahead of PFL’s Battle of the Giants

A big heavyweight showdown headlines PFL: Battle of the Giants when former 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...

Renan Ferreira clarifies ‘biggest problem’ comments toward Francis Ngannou at PFL presser

Renan Ferreira’s strong comments toward Francis Ngannou weren’t directed at his personal life. On Thursday, during the press conference promoting their fight on Oct. 19 at PFL battle of the Giants, Ferreira casued a stir online after saying that he was “gonna be the biggest problem” of Ngannou’s “tough...

Renan Ferreira awaiting Francis Ngannou fight finalization: ‘A win against him puts me at the very top’

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – PFL champion Renan Ferreira is playing the waiting game for Francis Ngannou. Ferreira (13-3-3) is expected to welcome Ngannou (17-3) back to MMA, after the former UFC heavyweight champion laced up the boxing gloves in his two most recent fights. “I’ve been ready for this fight...

Francis Ngannou says Anthony Joshua fight result will determine PFL future: ‘Most likely MMA is this year’

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Francis Ngannou is still mentally committed to MMA but admits his path forward hinges largely on the result of Friday’s boxing match with Anthony Joshua. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-1 boxing), a former UFC heavyweight champion, will make his second venture into the boxing ring after...

MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for February: Ilia Topuria calls his shot and claims gold

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from February 2024: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month award for February. At the bottom of the post, let us know...

Video: Deontay Wilder? Renan Ferreira? Ryan Bader? Examining Francis Ngannou’s best option

With his name now instantly respected in the boxing world, Francis Ngannou is in the early stages of being a two-sport star. Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou dipped his toe into the boxing world’s waters in October against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in a pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia....

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