The final main card bout for "Battle of the Giants" has been announced, featuring Switzerland’s Husein Kadimagomaev facing off against Germany’s Zafar Mohsen in a highly anticipated Featherweight match-up.
The full card has been revealed, with a headline Bantamweight clash between Raufeon "Supa" Stots and Marcos Breno. The event will also showcase fighters from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, offering a global array of MMA talent.
PFL’s "Battle of the Giants" is set to take place on Saturday, October 19. Fans in the U.S. can watch live on ESPN+ PPV, while DAZN will broadcast worldwide.
In New York on September 26, 2024, it was confirmed that the main card of "Battle of the Giants" includes a Featherweight contest between Switzerland’s Husein Kadimagomaev and Germany’s Zafar Mohsen. Kadimagomaev, a training partner of Khamzat Chimaev, holds an impressive record, and Mohsen, known for his knockout power, will present a formidable challenge.
Along with the main card, the early card has also been released. It features an exciting Bantamweight bout between Raufeon “Supa” Stots and Marcos Breno at the top. The early card includes both rising prospects and seasoned veterans from various regions who are eager to make their mark.
The event will be headlined by the return of Francis Ngannou, MMA superstar, and undisputed Heavyweight Champion, as he goes against Renan “Problema” Ferreira for the PFL Super Fights Championship Belt. Both competitors are among the most feared heavyweights in the sport.
The co-main event will highlight a significant world title fight for the Women’s Featherweight PFL Super Fight Championship. Cris “Cyborg,” the greatest women’s MMA fighter of all time, will face Larissa Pacheco, who aims to prove herself as the top women’s fighter worldwide.
Another title bout will feature the Bellator Middleweight World Championship, with Johnny Eblen defending his undefeated status against Fabian Edwards. Their rematch comes after a fierce battle at Bellator 299, promising an intense encounter.
In the Lightweight division, AJ McKee will offer a stern test to Paul Hughes. McKee, known for his unmatched winning streak in Bellator history, will face Hughes, considered the top Lightweight prospect globally.
This exciting event will take place at the state-of-the-art Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This venue, known for hosting major international events, provides a fitting stage for "Battle of the Giants."
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"Battle of the Giants" pay-per-view event will be broadcast live on ESPN+ PPV for U.S. audiences and DAZN for international viewers on October 19.
The Featherweight main card bout features Husein Kadimagomaev, who has built a reputation as a top prospect with an 11-1 professional record, complemented by an undefeated amateur pedigree. Standing against him, Zafar Mohsen, with diverse fighting victories, promises a thrilling match.
"Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact" will be live on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. and DAZN worldwide from Riyadh’s Mayadeen. The early card starts at 1:30 pm ET / 8:30 pm AST, followed by the main card at 4:00 pm ET / 11:00 pm AST.
Highlights of the main card include a heavyweight showdown between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira, a Women’s Featherweight bout between Cris "Cyborg" and Larissa Pacheco, and several other top-tier matchups.
The early card consists of fights including a Bantamweight bout between Raufeon Stots and Marcos Breno, among others, featuring an array of talent poised to deliver a night of thrilling action.
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