RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – There are few matchups in MMA that may present a extra beautiful visible than Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira, and that was on show for the ultimate time Friday forward of the pair battling within the PFL: Battle of the Giants fundamental occasion.

Ngannou (17-3) and Ferreira (13-3) acquired a remaining take a look at one another at ceremonial weigh-ins with an intense staredown by which they actually went face to face. The scene units the stage for his or her inaugural PFL heavyweight tremendous struggle title conflict at The Mayadeen (ESPN+ pay-per-view, DAZN).

It is going to be former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou’s first MMA struggle since January 2022 as he returns in a brand new promotion towards 2023 season champion Ferreira, who’s recent off a 21-second knockout of Ryan Bader in February.

Take a look at the video above to see Ngannou and Ferreira have their remaining faceoff at ceremonial weigh-ins.

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