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Cris Cyborg set for PLF debut in super fight against Larissa Pacheco on October 19.

Cris Cyborg set for PFL debut super fight against Larissa Pacheco on October 19. Set to make her first venture to the SmartCage, undisputed Bellator MMA featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg will put her…

Set to make her first venture to the SmartCage, undisputed Bellator MMA featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg will put her strap on the line in a super fight against current PFL (Professional Fighters League) featherweight queen, Larissa Pacheco in a champion versus champion clash on October 19. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Cyborg, a former undisputed champion under the banner of the UFC, Invicta FC, and the defunct, Strikeforce, returns to mixed martial arts competition for the first time since last October, on that occasion successfully defending her title in a first round knockout win over Cat Zinago at Bellator 300.

As for Pacheco, the Brazilian turned in a unanimous decision win over Marina Mokhatkina last November in the PFL 2023 featherweight tournament finale – and also is the sole mixed martial arts fighter to defeat UFC bantamweight contender, Kayla Harrison.

Cris Cyborg books Larissa Pacheco super fight for PFL bow

News of Cris Cyborg’s debut under the PFL against Larissa Pacheco in a super fight was confirmed by the Peter Murray-led organization this Wednesday evening.

Cris Cyborg signs new multi fight deal with Bellator MMA — Mandatory Credit: Bellator MMA

“The biggest fight to be made in Women’s MMA… is FINALLY HAPPENING!,” PFL posted on their official X account this afternoon. “@BellatorMMA women’s featherweight world champion @criscyborg clashes with 2 division PFL world champion @lpacchec on October 19th.”

While Cyborg is set to co-headline the organization’s return to Saudi Arabia, the main event features the SmartCage debut to boot of former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou.

Following a pair of professional boxing matches, Batie knockout artist, Ngannou takes on heavyweight star, Renan Ferreira in a huge matchup at the top of the division for the promotion.

During her run with Bellator MMA, Cyborg, who minted herself as the undisputed featherweight champion with a debut win over Julia Budd back in 2020, has lodged five consecutive successful title defenses over Arlene Blencowe, Leslie Smith, Sinead Kavanagh, and the above-mentioned, Zingano.

Who do you think wins in October: Cris Cyborg or Larissa Pacheco?

BREAKING: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira in the PFL booked for October 19

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira was just confirmed hours ago. It will be taking place on October 19 in…

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira was just confirmed hours ago. It will be taking place on October 19 in the Professional Fighters League. This fight event will feature the inaugural PFL Superfight Belts.

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira

Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou will meet the towering Brazilian Renan Ferreira later this year in the PFL. Problema’ Ferreira stands at an incredible 6’8″ and is coming off of a quick 22-second knockout of Ryan Bader, the Bellator heavyweight king. Throughout the Brazilian’s career, he has earned the 2023 PFL Heavyweight Championship in addition to the PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions Super Belt. Incredibly, he has a knockout win rate of eighty-five percent.

The lineal MMA world champion Francis Ngannou will finally make his long-awaited debut in the PFL. The Cameroonian-born athlete holds the lineal titles from the UFC Heavyweight Championship, PRIDE FC, UFC 1, Strikeforce, and plenty more. He is the former UFC heavyweight king who walked away from the organization and now works as a core member of the PFL. Ngannou is the Chairman of PFL Africa and will help launch the organization soon.

Ngannou and Saudi Arabia have become key partners of the PFL. The Cameroonian athlete has boxed world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Renan Ferreira earned his stunning knockout of Bader in the nation’s capital.

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira on October 19 will be for the PFL Superfight Belt.

Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco

Also featured at the same event will be Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco. The PFL Superfight Belt will be on the line in this highly anticipated matchup. Brazil’s Larissa Pacheco is a two-time PFL world champion, who has notable wins over fighters such as Kayla Harrison, Julia Budd, and Marina Mokhnatkina, among others.

Having earned titles in Bellator, Strikeforce, and the UFC, Cris Cyborg is a trailblazer in the sport and one of the all-time greats. She will look to earn another title against the Brazilian Larissa Pacheco on October 19.

BREAKING: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira in the PFL booked for October 19

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira was just confirmed hours ago. It will be taking place on October 19 in…

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira on October 19 will be for the PFL Superfight Belt.

Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones? Ngannou Explains the Path to a Showdown

Francis Ngannou isn’t giving up hope on a potential clash with Jon Jones. With Ngannou’s exit from the UFC…

Francis Ngannou isn’t giving up hope on a potential clash with Jon Jones.

With Ngannou’s exit from the UFC in early 2023, all hope of seeing Jones and Ngannou go toe-to-toe appeared to be lost. However, ‘The Predator’ believes there is still a path to putting together the biggest heavyweight fight in MMA history. It all just depends on how badly the UFC wants to make it happen.

“I don’t know if we may never fight. I don’t know. I think he just… What he needs is the UFC to want [it]. I think that would be an opportunity to fight Jon Jones,” Ngannou said on the JAXXON podcast after being asked about a potential co-promotion between the UFC and PFL.

Unfortunately, Dana White doesn’t seem interested in playing nice with the competition.

Instead, the UFC CEO has been busy talking up his undisputed heavyweight champion as ‘Bones’ prepares for a long-awaited clash with the division’s consensus GOAT, Stipe Miocic. The two were first scheduled to scrap last November, but a torn pectoral forced Jones out of the matchup. Rumors now suggest they’ll finally meet up a year removed from their original date when the promotion makes its annual pit stop in Madison Square Garden for UFC 309.

Fans are still waiting for Francis Ngannou’s PFL debut

As for Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight titleholder signed a blockbuster deal with the Professional Fighters League in mid-2023.

More than a year later, fans are still waiting for his Smart Cage debut. In the interim, Ngannou has made a couple of appearances in the squared circle, coming up short against Tyson Fury via split decision before getting brutally KO’d in the second round of his scrap with Anthony Joshua.

The Cameroonian was rumored to make his PFL premiere towards the end of the year but after the tragic passing of his 15-month-old son in April, there’s no guarantee when, or if ‘The Predator’ will compete again.

Dakota Ditcheva wins with another first-round knockout, will face Talia Santos in the PFL Finals

‘Dangerous’ Dakota Ditcheva continues her first-round knockout win streak in the PFL. With these wins, she will face former…

‘Dangerous’ Dakota Ditcheva continues her first-round knockout win streak in the PFL. With these wins, she will face former UFC contender Talia Santos in the PFL finals later this year. Last night at PFL 7, both Ditcheva and Santos won their matches but the English Ditcheva did so with an impressive finish.

Dakota Ditcheva vs. Jena Bishop Knockout Highlights

The UK-born Dakota Ditcheva was able to the finals of PFL Europe in 2023 with a first-round knockout finish. Once in the main PFL organization in 2024, she has now been able to defeat Lisa Mauldin, Chelsea Hackett, and Jena Bishop all by knockout in the first round.

Last night at PFL 7, she finished the skilled grappler Jena Bishop with a mix of knees, kicks, and punches.

With this win, Dakota Ditcheva will next face Talia Santos.

While speaking in an interview with me last year, the UK-born Dakota Ditcheva discussed her motivation and how she feels as though she does all of this for her mother. With world titles in karate, kickboxing, and Muay Thai Lisa Howarth raised Ditcheva with striking knowledge. Ditcheva explained:

“My striking has all come from my mum. And, even though I’ve got these amazing coaches now that are helping me, the coaches I’ve had along the way have just added and added to my game. All my fundamentals are from my mum. Everything was from her. She’s the woman that’s got me here for sure, and that’s just that skillset, mentally, everything. And, this belt will definitely be for her. She deserves it more than me. Sometimes I feel like I’m, I’m fighting for her, and that’s what motivates me.”

Talia Santos vs. Liz Carmouche Highlights

Also at PFL 7, the former UFC contender Talia Santos faced former Bellator champion Liz Carmouche. Brazil’s Santos was able to defeat Carmouche from bell to bell. Overall in 2024, Santos has defeated Jena Bishop, Ilara Joanne, and Carmouche. With these victories, Santos is set to face Ditcheva in the PFL finals for one million dollars.

Denis Goltsov extends KO win streak at PFL 7, set to face Oleg Popov in finals

Russia’s Denis Goltsov has punched his ticket to the PFL heavyweight finals with a first-round knockout of Timothy Johnson….

Russia’s Denis Goltsov has punched his ticket to the PFL heavyweight finals with a first-round knockout of Timothy Johnson. In the finals, he will face Oleg Popov who is on an impressive 17-fight win streak and just coming off of a win against Linton Vassell.

Denis Goltsov vs. Timothy Johnson Highlights

Denis Goltsov and Timothy Johnson were both looking to compete for one million dollars in the final of the PFL. ‘The Russian Bogatyr’ had defeated Linton Vassell and Thiago Santos thus far in 2024 while the US-born Johnson got past Danilo Marques. It only took Goltsov two and a half minutes to put Johnson away with a combination of punches and Ground and Pound from the heavyweight at PFL 7.

The heavyweight Denis Goltsov has a background in Sambo and has earned multiple world and national title in the sport. In 2024 he has won all of his matches by way of KO/TKO. Next, he will face the Russian Oleg Popov.

Oleg Popov vs. Linton Vassell Highlights

The Russian heavyweight Oleg Popov was able to extend his win streak in MMA to 17 in a row with his recent victory over Linton Vassell at PFL 7. He has remained unbeaten since 2016 and has 2024 wins over Steve Mowry, Davion Franklin, and Vassell. With these wins, he will next compete in the PFL finals against the aforementioned Goltsov.