Summary

  1. Who are the public picking?published at 23:55 British Summer Time 19 October

    Ngannou v Ferreira

    Well, it's not hard to see who you guys think is going to win tonight.

    Here's a screenshot taken from the vote in our preview for Francis Ngannou against Renan Ferreira.

    78% of the voters have chosen Ngannou, 22% have gone for Ferreira and 1% have picked a draw.

    What do you think? Thumbs up for Ngannou, thumbs down for Ferreira.

    Public vote for the outcome of Ngannou v Ferreira
  2. 19 years and counting...published at 23:54 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg beats Pacheco by unanimous decision

    Cris Cyborg picks up her 28th win in MMA. She made her pro debut over 19 years ago and is still winning.

    Her last defeat was in the UFC to all-time great Amanda Nunes in 2018.

    What an athlete, what a fighter, what a lady.

    Enjoy it while it lasts, everyone.

  3. Ngannou coming nextpublished at 23:51 British Summer Time 19 October

    We're almost there guys, the main event is next. Francis Ngannou is making his return to MMA. How will he get on? We'll find out very soon!

  4. 'I want to defend this title'published at 23:50 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg beats Pacheco by unanimous decision

    Cris Cyborg speaking to DAZN after beating Larissa Pacheco: "Larissa is a legend in sports. She punches really hard. She's a really good fighter. It's a pleasure for me.

    "I feel very blessed. Very thankful. The time difference is really difficult for me. I have two more fights, I want to defend this title."

  5. Cyborg takes the win!published at 23:47 British Summer Time 19 October
    Breaking

    Cris Cyborg wins by unanimous decision to collect her fifth major promotion belt in MMA. What a fight that was!

    Cyborg, with some awful-looking cuts above her eyes, was pushed to the limit by Larissa Pacheco during all five rounds.

    She is handed the 'super fights belt' in the cage and looks chuffed.

  6. Postpublished at 23:45 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Dan Hardy
    PFL chief on DAZN

    I have no idea how to score this. I am glad I am not a judge.

  7. Round fivepublished at 23:44 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Cyborg lands some brutal-looking punches towards the end of the round and looks like she hurt Pacheco.

    The final bell goes and both fighters embrace. Both think they've won. It's incredibly close. Could come down to that last round, which I think Cyborg took.

    Cris Cyborg is punched by Larissa PachecoImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 23:41 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Dan Hardy
    PFL chief on DAZN

    What's the fire truck? I keep hearing Cyborg's corner team saying 'look for the fire truck'. Maybe the fire truck is that power double [punch]? Drive through.

  9. Round fivepublished at 23:40 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Both fighters look for two huge overhand right hands with both missing by inches. It's the last round but it's very tentative currently. Maybe both think they're well in with a chance of taking the win.

  10. Postpublished at 23:38 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Randy Couture
    Retired UFC heavyweight champion on DAZN

    I think it's 2-2.

  11. Round fourpublished at 23:37 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Cyborg lands a huge overhand right, causing Pacheco to squint but she shakes it off.

    You sense that Cyborg is starting to struggle now, she's got a terrible cut above her eye and can't seem to really hurt Pacheco yet.

    We've got one more round to go. A really hard fight to score this.

  12. Round fourpublished at 23:35 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Pacheco is dealing some heavy damage to the left calf of Cyborg.

    Pacheco then lands a beautiful counter right hand on the chin of Cyborg. Both fighters are more measured in this round so far, perhaps showing the damage that's already been dealt.

  13. Round fourpublished at 23:33 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Dan Hardy
    PFL chief on DAZN

    A calf kick has done damage. Cyborg is being sheepish by the way she's putting her foot down.

  14. Round threepublished at 23:32 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Is that a turning point for Pacheco? She's weathered the storm of Cyborg and got on top for the first time at the end of the third round. Pacheco couldn't deal the sort of damage she'd have wanted to but it's great for confidence.

    Pacheco certainly looks the fresher of the two and was even beckoning Cyborg forward.

  15. Round threepublished at 23:29 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Pacheco is trying to goad Cyborg into coming into the centre of the ring and start swinging. Cyborg, already with damage on her eyes, is fighting smart and trying to pick her opponent off.

    Pacheco lands a huge kick to the leg and it knocks Cyborg off her feet. Pacheco is now on top for the first time in the fight.

    Blood pours from Cris Cyborg's faceImage source, Getty Images
  16. Round threepublished at 23:28 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Dan Hardy
    PFL chief on DAZN

    Pacheco is in great shape right now. She's showing Cyborg she can't be taken lightly. That's why Cyborg is fighting smartly. She knows what she's up against.

  17. Round twopublished at 23:26 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Pacheco lands a hard right on the chin of Cyborg with seconds remaining in the round. The cut man for Cyborg has plenty of work to do to stop the flow of blood into the eyes.

    Former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane flinches in the crowd after another brutal blow lands.

  18. Round twopublished at 23:24 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Cyborg throws the right and instantly whips it back to land with a back fist. Pacheco wasn't expecting that.

    Cyborg is now starting to wipe at her eyes with the blood causing problems.

    Cyborg has Pacheco flat on her back on the canvas but Pacheco is defending well and even gives a little smile.

  19. Postpublished at 23:22 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Jake Paul
    YouTuber & boxer on DAZN

    First round these ladies are going at it. It's living up to all the hype! I gave Cris the first round.

  20. Round twopublished at 23:21 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    The camera zooms in on Cyborg and it shows the severity of the cut under her right eyebrow.

    That could cause her a real problem as this fight goes on but it's not stopping her from swinging.