Renan Ferreira, the reigning heavyweight champion at the 2023 PFL Championship, has his sights set on fighting Francis Ngannou in his PFL debut in 2024. After securing the heavyweight title with a second-round TKO of Denis Goltsov and the $1 million cash prize, the 6-foot-8 Brazilian fighter is eager to welcome Ngannou to the PFL octagon.
Ferreira expressed his desire to face Ngannou, believing that as the best heavyweight in the world, he is the right man for the job. Referring to the potential matchup against Ngannou as “Promblema” vs. “The Predator”, Ferreira is confident that it will be a spectacular clash between two powerful fighters.
Should Ferreira not secure a fight against Ngannou, he could find himself facing Bellator’s heavyweight king Ryan Bader. While not his first choice, Ferreira is open to the possibility of fighting Bader.
The PFL has been teasing a big event pitting the champions of both promotions against each other in 2024. Despite his preference for a fight against Ngannou, Ferreira is prepared to face off against Bellator’s champion if needed.
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