Dan Hardy Discusses Francis Ngannou’s Upcoming Fights with Denis Goltsov and Renan Ferreira

The winner of the Denis Goltsov vs. Renan Ferreira match at the 2023 PFL Championship is anticipated to be Francis Ngannou’s opponent in his PFL debut. This highly anticipated heavyweight final is set to take place at The Anthem in Washington D.C., airing on pay-per-view (ESPN+) following prelims on ESPN+.

MMA analyst Dan Hardy believes both fighters have the potential to challenge former UFC champion Ngannou, viewing them as formidable opponents. Speaking to MMA Junkie Radio, Hardy expressed his opinion, stating, “They would be a clear option for us, and I think both of them are interesting problems for Ngannou…”

Goltsov, with his impressive 32-7 record, and Ferreira, boasting a record of 11-3, are expected to put on a show. According to BetMGM, Ferreira is a +200 underdog, while Goltsov is a -250 favorite. However, Hardy believes the fight is closer than the odds suggest, stating, “We could run this heavyweight fight back a few times and we could get very different results each time.”

For more details on the event and other matchups, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2023 PFL Championship.

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