Ngannou Returns: "The Predator" Wins PFL Heavyweight Title with First-Round KO, Dedicates Victory to Son

Oct 19, 2024, 11:08 PM

Francis Ngannou, known as "The Predator," made a triumphant return to mixed martial arts, defeating Renan Ferreira by first-round knockout via ground-and-pound at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Super Fights event "Battle of the Giants" on October 19th. The event, tagged "Brace For Impact," marked Ngannou's PFL debut and his first MMA fight since leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ngannou secured an early takedown before finishing Ferreira, claiming the PFL Super Fights heavyweight world championship. Overcome with emotion, Ngannou dedicated the victory to his son, Kobe. The victory capped a significant year for Ngannou, who also participated in two boxing main events.