Renan Ferreira emerged victorious in the recent PFL vs. Bellator event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he defeated Ryan Bader in a swift 21-second knockout. As the reigning PFL heavyweight champion, Ferreira's win positioned him for a potential showdown with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Following his impressive victory over Bader, Ferreira expressed his intention to take a break from the 2024 PFL season to focus on recovery and training for a possible bout against Ngannou. Despite the allure of the $1 million prize for winning the PFL heavyweight tournament, Ferreira is strategically opting to forego the tournament to keep the door open for a higher payday against Ngannou.
