The upcoming PFL Super Fights card featuring the debut of Francis Ngannou has reportedly added another incredible matchup.
PFL announces debuts of former UFC champions Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg
Fans have been patiently waiting for news on when former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ngannou would make his PFL debut after “The Predator” shocked the combat sports world when he decided to leave the UFC, and last week it was announced that he will headline PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants on October 19 alongside Renan Ferreira.
The PFL also announced that former Strikeforce, Invicta, UFC and Bellator titleholder Cris Cyborg will make her promotional debut against Larissa Pacheco at the same event. According to a report from @MagicM_MMABets, a big lightweight bout between AJ McKee Jr. and Paul Hughes has now been added to the card.
Hughes, one of the most coveted free agents in recent memory, signed with the PFL earlier this year after a successful career with the Cage Warriors, stopping Bobby King in the second round of their co-main event bout at Bellator Champions Series: Dublin in June.
The former Cage Warriors champion has gained a significant competitive advantage for his debut under the real PFL banner, as McKee is a former Bellator featherweight champion and currently has won four fights in a row, including a first-round stoppage victory over Clay Collard at the inaugural PFL vs. Bellator event in February.
McKee vs. Hughes is a fantastic addition to PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants, and with the event airing on PPV, fans can likely look forward to a number of other high-profile fights added to a card that will see Ngannou finally make his long-awaited debut in the PFL SmartCage.
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