PFL duel video: Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira deliver an intense moment in the truest sense of the word

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – There are few matchups in MMA that can provide a more impressive picture than Francis Ngannou versus Renan Ferreira, and that was on display for the last time on Friday before the two face off in the PFL: Battle of the Giants main event competed against each other event.

Ngannou (17-3) and Ferreira (13-3) got one last glimpse of each other at the ceremonial weigh-in with an intense staredown that literally pitted them against each other. The scene sets the stage for their first PFL heavyweight superfight title fight at The Mayadeen (ESPN+ pay-per-view, DAZN).

It will be former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou’s first MMA fight since January 2022, as he returns in a new promotion against 2023 champion Ferreira, who is fresh off a 21-second knockout against Ryan Bader in February has behind him.

Check out the video below to see Ngannou and Ferreira have their final duel in ceremonial weigh-ins.

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