The lineal MMA UFC world champion Francis Ngannou took on the PFL champion Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A battle of two towering knockout strikers. The Cameroonian Ngannou took down Brazil’s Ferreira and knocked him out utilizing floor and pound. With this, he captures the PFL Tremendous Fights Heavyweight Championship.
Francis Ngannou talks Renan Ferreira
Whereas talking to the media after his most important occasion victory in his PFL debut, the heavyweight world champion Francis Ngannou defined his sport plan in opposition to Renan Ferreira. He mentioned:
“As soon as I took him down, I began to see all of his actions. His positioning, his stance—I used to be capable of break it down. From that time, it grew to become extra about holding on to the plan, however being versatile. The sport plan isn’t like a strict highway you must observe. You may take a detour, discover a shortcut if vital. If one thing higher presents itself, you’re taking it.”
He added:
“I’m assured in my wrestling. My journey and expertise have made me comfy with it. I might’ve stayed standing, tried to determine the placing sport, however on the finish of the day, it’s about successful. Regardless that he has good jiu-jitsu, I knew my wrestling was robust sufficient to regulate him and his floor positions.
Francis Ngannou has been capable of seize the UFC heavyweight world title and walked away from the group vacating his crown however maintaining the lineal championship. He took on champion boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in two main boxing matches. Now, the Cameroonian athlete has returned to MMA and picked up heavyweight gold within the PFL defeating a top-ranked harmful opponent.
