2024 PFL 1 Highlight Video: Taila Santos RNCs Ilara Joanne

Former featherweight champion A.J. McKee has been appointment viewing for the last several years in his time atop the Bellator MMA roster.

From his impoverished upbringing in Cameroon’s sand quarries to surviving on the streets of Paris, Francis Ngannou was born with the resilience—and earth-shattering power—of a champion.

The Professional Fighters League will put on its PFL Super Fights “Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact” pay-per-view on Oct. 19 with a massive (pun intended) main event at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou makes his promotional debut against reigning PFL heavyweight boss Renan Ferreira. The winner earns the PFL Super Fights heavyweight championship, but the spotlight figures to shine on more than just a belt.