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Stream information, updates, results and the full fight card from PFL Super Fights in Riyadh

Stream information, updates, results and the full fight card from PFL Super Fights in Riyadh

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  • Here’s how to watch today’s PPV post
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  • View your full fight card for tonight’s post

Tonight in Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou returns to the MMA cage after a 1,000-day layoff to defend his lineal title.

The hard-hitting Cameroonian never lost his UFC title in the octagon and was stripped of it when he left to pursue a boxing career and bigger payouts. He famously beat Tyson Fury in his first ring attempt en route to a split decision defeat before being defeated by Anthony Joshua in March.

He faces a tough test in PFL 2023 Global Season Champion Renan Ferreira, a gigantic 6’3″ knockout artist. The pair weighed just a few pounds apart but appeared to be in different weight classes as they competed at the ceremonial weigh-in yesterday, where they had to be restrained by security guards.

It’s a night of world title action as the co-main event sees MMA icon Cris Cyborg take on two-weight PFL champion Larissa Pacheco for the Super Fights title. The Brazilian duo are among the most powerful women in the sport, with Cyborg looking to win another belt in a major organization.

Then there’s Bellator title fight, as middleweight contender Fabian Edwards looks to break champion Johnny Eblen’s undefeated record. The pair have fought before, with Eblen knocking out the Brit in Dublin last year.

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Raufeon Stots submits Marcos Breno in round three

The former Bellator champion blocked an impressive rear-naked choke and forced the tap.

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Raufeon Stots meets Marcos Breno in the final preliminary match

The main card starts in a few minutes, former champion Stots is the favorite here.

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Renan Ferreira is in the building

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Makkasharip Zaynukov beats Dedrek Sanders by UD

Another decision about this card: Two of the three go the distance!

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Now it’s Makkasharip Zaynukov and Dedrek Sanders

The early map is progressing well, its pace has improved significantly compared to previous PFL events. However, there are now only four fights left on this card before the main card begins in an hour.

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Bloody Elbow is cage side

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Ibragim Ibragimov beats Nacho Campos by UD

This is difficult to watch as the Brit remains unbeaten and takes the zero from his Spanish rival. The Dagestani style of pressure has been a major topic of conversation in recent weeks and is painfully difficult to watch.

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To see: Submission in the first fight of the evening

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Next up is Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Nacho Campos

The unbeaten Dagestani-born Brit trains with Khabib Nurmagomedov and likes his chances of becoming the region’s next star. But he could end up being the least famous athlete in his family, while his brothers are all on the books at Manchester United.

He will face Spaniard Nacho Campos, who is himself unbeaten with a 5-0 record. Expect a war between these two.

Photo by Matt Ferris/PFL MMA

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Taha Bendaoud beats Tariq Ismail through R3 sub

At the beginning it was a bit of a surprise when Taha Bendaoud ripped a triangle out of his back in the third round!

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Here’s how to watch today’s PPV

The event will be sold on both DAZN and ESPN+ for $49.99. Both services are subscription based and require an initial subscription before you can access the PPV live stream.

Otherwise, we’ll keep you up to date with the results, highlights, pictures and more throughout the night.

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We’re on the way!

Tariq Ismail vs Taha Bendaoud marks the start of our early preliminary rounds.

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Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira had to be separated by security forces during the final face-off

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We’re about to get started

There was a big reaction early on from Tariq Ismail and Taha Bendaoud as they went to the cage to toast us

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Your full fight card for tonight

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Welcome to the Bloody Elbow live blog

Good evening from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the PFL brings you Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira of the Mayadeen. We’ll have all the action for you here on Cageside’s Bloody Elbow live blog.

My name is Donagh Corby and I will keep you updated throughout the night. Talk to us @BloodyElbow on X and Instagram for your chance to appear on our blog!

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