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 notable name Ferreira has ever faced, which “The Predator” expects to get to him. “This has two effects: It can be a lot of pressure for him, or it can really get him in his space,” Ngannou told MMA Junkie. “Usually when people manage the hype, they either overdo it, or handle it properly.
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Francis Ngannou: Renan Ferreira ‘knows this is his ticket for the first class’ – MMA Junkie