Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira Results: Highlight And Reactions

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 19: Francis Ngannou expresses his emotions while making his way into the arena for the heavyweight world championship bout against Renan Ferreira, featured in the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants event at Kingdom Arena on October 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

Francis Ngannou has achieved one of the most remarkable victories of his MMA career, and it’s arguably the most noteworthy win for any fighter in the Professional Fighters League.

In the headline match of the PFL Super Fights pay-per-view, Ngannou achieved a first-round TKO win against Renan Ferreira, firmly establishing himself as the top heavyweight in the organization and reinforcing his status as one of the toughest fighters on the planet.

Here's a glimpse of the final result.

MMA Orbit shared a different perspective of the ending, which underscores the brutality of the moment.

MMA X surged with admiration and responses following Ngannou's clear triumph.

Ariel Helwani and his team at Uncrowned remarked that the interview with Ngannou after the fight felt like it could be part of a film.

In this part of the interview, Ngannou honored his late son, Kobe, who sadly lost his life earlier this year.

Parry Punch shared this touching yet heart-wrenching image of Ngannou and his son, Kobe.

ACD MMA added some new memes to highlight how surprised Ngannou's opponents might be by his wrestling skills.

ESPN MMA created an infographic that highlights Ngannou's journey in combat sports for 2024.

Ngannou's victory reinforces the PFL's assertion that he is the recognized heavyweight champion in MMA. This is a title that no other fighter in the PFL can boast about in any of its divisions.

In 2022, Ngannou departed from the UFC while still holding the championship title. He sought the opportunity to explore boxing, but the organization was unwilling to allow him that flexibility.

At 38 years old, he took a chance on himself—and it paid off. The PFL also benefited financially and in other ways. Ngannou’s victory became the biggest headline in combat sports over the weekend, and the organization proved that signing him away from the UFC was a smart move.

Besides Ngannou's victory, the night featured another notable free agent, Paul Hughes, who successfully faced a major challenge by securing a split-decision victory against AJ McKie.

It was a big night for both Ngannou and the PFL. It's uncertain when Ngannou will step back into the PFL Smart Cage or if his next fight will be in boxing. However, despite facing two setbacks in the boxing ring, he has made a name for himself.

Here’s a summary of all the outcomes from Saturday.