The latest PFL event in Riyadh delivered a night of thrilling action, marking the promotion’s fifth visit to the Saudi capital and the first since PFL MENA 3 in September 2024. The headline bout featured a heavyweight superfight between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou and 2023 PFL heavyweight winner Renan Ferreira. In the co-main event, Cris Cyborg took on Larissa Pacheco in a women’s featherweight superfight.
A highly anticipated Bellator Middleweight Championship rematch between Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards also took place, with Eblen looking to defend his title after previously defeating Edwards by knockout in 2023. Additionally, Raufeon Stots returned to face Marcos Breno in a bantamweight showdown, a fight previously postponed from Bellator Champions Series 4.
Here’s a breakdown of the night’s results:
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV)
- Francis Ngannou def. Renan Ferreira – KO (punches), Round 1, 3:32
Ngannou captures the PFL Heavyweight Superfight Championship. - Cris Cyborg def. Larissa Pacheco – Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 49–46), Round 5
Cyborg wins the PFL Women’s Featherweight Superfight Championship. - Johnny Eblen (c) def. Fabian Edwards – Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 48–47, 48–47), Round 5
Eblen retains the Bellator Middleweight Championship. - Zafar Mohsen def. Husein Kadimagomaev – Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), Round 3
- Paul Hughes def. A.J. McKee – Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28), Round 3
Preliminary Card (ESPN+)
- Raufeon Stots def. Marcos Breno – Submission (rear-naked choke), Round 3, 3:01
- Makkasharip Zaynukov def. Dedrek Sanders – Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26), Round 3
- Ibragim Ibragimov def. Nacho Campos – Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), Round 3
- Taha Bendaoud def. Tariq Ismail – Submission (triangle choke), Round 2, 3:51
The event showcased some of the biggest names in combat sports, with title fights and thrilling finishes keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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