In the main event of the PFL vs. Bellator, Renan Ferreira was opposed to Ryan Bader at heavyweight. The Brazilian won by TKO in the 1st round.
Renan Ferreira against Ryan Bader. PFL heavyweight champion vs. Bellator heavyweight champion. In this opposition for an honorary belt, the winner at the same time validated his ticket for a fight against Francis Ngannou in MMA. The stakes were therefore high in this duel of champions.
Round 1: With a right, Renan Ferreira lays down the Bellator champion. The Brazilian then finishes the ground work on Ryan Bader. Speedy victory by TKO!
RENAN FERREIRA WINS IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS BY TKO AGAINST RYAN BADER 😳 #PFLvsBellator
رينان فيريرا يفوز في أقل من 30 ثانية بالضربة القاضية الفنية (TKO) ضد رايان بدر 😳 #PFLvsBellator pic.twitter.com/UkVzODunuN
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) February 24, 2024
In one shot, Ferreira made the difference. The PFL champion improves his career record to 13-3, and captures the honorary title. He will challenge Francis Ngannou in MMA, possibly this year. Moreover, ‘Problema’ left a message for the Cameroonian in his post-fight interview: “I am a real problem. Francis, where are you? I am waiting for you. I am the champion here.«