WATCH: ‘Great dance partner for Francis’ – Renan Ferreira STARCHES Ryan Bader in 21 seconds to set up Francis Ngannou ‘money fight’

Renan Ferreira puts the lights out of former UFC fighter Ryan Bader in just the first round of the PFL vs. Bellator event.

WATCH: ‘Great dance partner for Francis’ – Renan Ferreira STARCHES Ryan Bader in 21 seconds to set up Francis Ngannou ‘money fight’

Renan Ferreira beats Ryan Bader in the first round of the PFL vs. Bellator event (via X/MMA Fighting)

The anticipation for PFL vs. Bellator was through the roof. This event intended to declare the champions for the upgraded PFL organization after they absorbed Bellator. One fight that stood out was Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader. Renan Ferreira made quick work of former UFC fighter Ryan Bader in the main event of PFL vs Bellator this weekend. The fight ended in a stunning 21-second knockout win for Ferreira. This victory sets up a blockbuster heavyweight fight against Francis Ngannou.

Ferreira towered over Bader during weigh-ins. He looked to be the stronger and younger fighter. The taller fighter started the fight explosively. He took the fight to the center of the cage and started trading shots. It took Ferreira less than 30 seconds to blast Bader with a vicious counter right hand. Bader crashed to the canvas, and Ferreira moved in for the kill. The referee had to step in as Bader covered up from the onslaught of ground strikes.

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Ferreira became the unified PFL/Bellator heavyweight champion with the win. He cemented his status atop the division with the destruction of Bader. However, the threat of Francis Ngannou looms large. The two heavyweights are on a collision course and could fight later this year.

Ngannou attended the PPV and witnessed Ferreira’s big win. The promotion hoped to bring Ngannou into the cage after the fight. Ngannou is set for his highly anticipated PFL fight later this year. He first has to get through Anthony Joshua in a boxing bout.

Fight fans reacted to Renan Ferreira’s vicious KO of Ryan Bader

MMA fans were stunned by Renan Ferreira’s incredible 21-second knockout of Ryan Bader. Ferreira made shockingly quick work of the former Bellator champion in the PFL vs. Bellator main event. Fans immediately took to social media to react to the lightning-fast finish.

Fight fans react to Renan Fereira's KO of Ryan Bader
Fight fans react to Renan Fereira’s KO of Ryan Bader (via Telecom Asia)

MMA fans flooded Twitter with their reactions as soon as the fight ended. Most were in disbelief at how easily Ferreira smashed Bader. The fans expressed their shock at the absurd 21-second finish. Some poked fun at those who thought Bader would challenge the much larger Ferreira. Others looked ahead to the future and noted that Ferreira looks like a great opponent for Francis Ngannou. Here are some reactions from fight fans:

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MMA supporters were buzzing about Ferreira’s statement win. The absurdly quick knockout will be remembered as one of 2024’s top moments so early in the year. Fight fans love a good shocker, and that’s exactly what Ferreira produced.

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