Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira LIVE RESULTS: Main event ring walks on NOW as Predator makes long-awaited MMA return

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Here's how they shape up:

God's plan

Francis Ngannou enters the cage with Drake banger God's Plan playing through the speakers.

That feels pretty deliberate given the MMA world - including one Dana White, we're sure - will be watching the Baddest Man on the Planet make his return.

Nou more waiting

Here comes Francis Ngannou - back in MMA after two years out.

He makes his way to the cage to a huge ovation and we are so nearly there.

Ferr real now

Here comes Renan Ferreira, the 6ft 8in powerhouse.

He earned this fight - and $2m payday - by knocking out Ryan Bader in February in front of Ngannou.

He is on the verge of the biggest fight and night of his life.

Nearly time

After an exhausting wait, Francis Ngannou is finally up next.

The man welcoming him back to the cage and the PFL? Renan Ferreira, who stands 6ft 8in tall.

Cyborg vs Pacheco

As expected, Cyborg takes a unanimous decision victory to add the PFL title to her collection.

Not the legendary match-up we hoped and expected but the good news is Francis Ngannou is up next.

Cyborg vs Pacheco

Round 5 – Pacheco tries to take it to the mat but Cyborg stuffs it and lands some head shots on her downed opponent.

The fight goes the distance after five fairly dull rounds with Cyborg landing the more telling shots despite being dropped.

We go to the judges scorecards...

Cyborg vs Pacheco

Round 4 – Stalemate on the feet in the fourth until Cyborg backs Pacheco up with a combination.

Cyborg lands a big left hook but backs up and fails to follow up.

We head into the fifth and final round.

Cyborg vs Pacheco

Round 3 - Pacheco is beckoning Cyborg to come to the centre of the cage to throw down - she declined.

DOWN goes Cyborg! Pacheco catches a kick and drops her with a right hand.

But Pacheco is held down by Cyborg and her momentum is wiped out as the rounds ends.

Cyborg vs Pacheco

Round 2 – Cyborg controls the contest from the deck again after some lively exchanges on the feet.

But we could be heading towards another uneventful grappling match if this continues.

Pacheco lands a straight right hand as the bell sounds.

Cyborg vs Pacheco

Round 1 - Fiery action as the two break from a clinch and swing for the fences before Cyborg takes control on the cage.

Pacheco goes for right hand but Cyborg ducks underneath and scores a huge takedown.

Cyborg is blooded from the nose but controlled the opening round of the bout.

Pac to it

Up next, MMA legend Cris Cyborg takes on fellow Brazilian Larissa Pacheco.

Cyborg is considered one of the greatest female MMA fighters of all time with Bellator and UFC titles to her name.

Adding the PFL strap would complete the collection.

Eblen vs Edwards

Judges score the bout 48-47 in favour of Johnny Eblen, who retains the Bellator middleweight title on points.

Edwards has his moment and was the more lively fighter but Eblen's constant grappling steered him to victory.

Crowd boos, maybe due to the wrestling-heavy style of Eblen.

Eblen vs Edwards

Round 5 – Fight sparks into life in the fifth round as Eblen can't get Edwards down and the challenger lands good combinations.

Couple hooks and body kicks fly in for Edwards in his most dominant phase of the fight.

But has the challenger left it too late as we head to the scorecards?

Eblen vs Edwards

Round 4 - Uneventful round as Eblen grabs hold of Edwards - almost trying to grip onto his title.

Edwards was finding success with long range shots but the champion has nullified that.

Heading into the fifth and final round of this so far dull rematch.

Eblen vs Edwards

Round 3 - Remains a cagey affair with both firing single shots from range.

Edwards sneaks in a left uppercut but doesn't follow up with anything as Eblen again takes it to the floor.

Big knee for Edwards and he follows it up with another strike before stuffing a takedown to cap off his best round.

Eblen vs Edwards

Strong opening round for Eblen who landed some solid right hands and landed some takedowns.

Edwards comes out more aggressive in the second but his momentum is halted by an Eblen takedown.

Challenger lands an uppercut to end the second but Eblen had controlled much of the round with his grappling.

Moving John

After Zafar Mohsen win over three rounds, Brit Fabian Edwards in now in the cage.

He challenges for Johnny Eblen's Bellator middleweight title following KO defeat in their fight last year.

Title gold and bragging rights on the line here.

Talk to Franc

Francis Ngannou pictured in his locker room with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ngannou recently opened up on their friendship telling Piers Morgan: "I knew that Cristiano is the best player, he’s talented, he’s this, he’s that.

"But I didn't know the man behind the athlete. Then I got the chance to meet him and we chatted for 30-40 minutes, next to the pool.

"Maybe some stuff you are thinking, you are not sure, it’s hard, you are struggling with it.

"And then you find out, that it’s exactly what he’s doing or what he’s been doing. It motivates you. I’m like, ‘Ok, so I doing something. I must be on the right path.’"

You bectha

Conor McGregor has put up $500,000 on Renan Ferreira to upset the odds and knock out Francis Ngannou.

He stands to win $1.7MILLION if the huge wage comes in.

Good luck, Conor.

Ron the move

Cristiano Ronaldo is in Francis Ngannou's dressing room.

The pair struck up a recent friendship and the Al-Nassr striker is in attendance to watch following 2-1 victory last night.

Up next

Featherweight action as Husein Kadimagomaev takes on Zafar Mohsen.

Then, it's title action as Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen rematches Fabian Edwards after his KO last year.

McKee vs Hughes

Judges score the bout 29-28 Hughes, 29-28 McKee, 29-28 to Paul Hughes!

Huge victory for the Irishman who's big strikes get him over the line.

What next for Big News Hughes after that?

McKee vs Hughes

Round 3 – Hughes stuns McKee but the American fires back, huge action with two minutes to go.

McKee lands a takedown at the end but Hughes gets to his feet and lands a knee to end the fight.

Tight affair and could go either way but Hughes had the more memorable moments.

McKee vs Hughes

Round 2 – McKee finds his feet again but Hughes is quick on the counter.

And accidental groin shot provides a moment of break but the bout soon resumes.

Tight round to call but McKee is finding his grappling.