Get all the latest updates on the PFL vs Bellator event with a focus on the main event where PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira takes on Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. The victor of this showdown will earn the opportunity to face Francis Ngannou in their next fight.
Renan Ferreira, with a record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and 3 No Contests, recently secured a second-round knockout victory over Denis Goltsov in November during the 2023 PFL heavyweight season. Notable wins in Ferreira’s career include triumphs over Maurice Greene, Matheus Scheffel, and Jamelle Jones among others.
On the other hand, Ryan Bader boasts a record of 31 wins, 7 losses, and 1 No Contest. His most recent accomplishment was a first-round knockout win against Fedor Emelianenko, successfully defending his Bellator heavyweight title. Bader is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, with victories over Cheick Kongo and Valentin Moldavsky. Notable names on his list of defeated opponents include Lyoto Machida, Matt Mitrione, King Mo, Rashad Evans, Ovince St. Preux, and Rampage Jackson.
The match kicks off with both fighters touching gloves. While Bader initially lands a jab, Renan Ferreira quickly retaliates with a powerful right hook that drops Bader to the canvas. A flurry of strikes from Ferreira swiftly follows, leading to a swift finish just seconds into the fight. Despite some concerns about potential illegal hits to the back of the head, the referee confirms the victory for Ferreira, who secures a first-round knockout.
With this impressive victory, Renan Ferreira secures the opportunity to challenge Francis Ngannou in his next bout, marking an exceptional performance by the Brazilian.
Renan Ferreira stuns Ryan Bader with a knockout in just thirty seconds #PFLvsBellator pic.twitter.com/o9b9oJuA46
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) February 24, 2024
Outcome: Renan Ferreira emerges victorious over Ryan Bader by TKO just 21 seconds into Round 1.