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Francis Ngannou Dominates Renan Ferreira with a knockout victory

Francis Ngannou PFLLive from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the former UFC heavyweight world champion Francis Ngannou made his PFL debut against Renan…

Francis Ngannou PFL

Live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the former UFC heavyweight world champion Francis Ngannou made his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira headlining the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants. The PFL Heavyweight Super Fights championship was on the line in this heavyweight showcase.

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira

The towering Brazilian Renan Ferreira entered the bout with an impressive eighty-five percent knockout win rate, with his most recent victory coming just 21-seconds in the first round.

The Cameroonian-born athlete Francis Ngannou was well feared for his punching power in MMA. After vacating the UFC title he took on two blockbuster boxing fight just returned to MMA at this PFL fight card.

A pair of heavy leg kicks from Ngannou open the match but the Brazilian is controlling the center. Ngannou dives low and secures a single leg takedown. Pinned against the cage, Ferreira is looking to defend and threaten with an triangle submission attempt, but the lineal MMA champion escapes and begins to work from half guard in top position. Next, he advances and lands heavy ground and pound against Ferreira. Ferreira goes flat and the referee waves off the match.

The Cameroonian athlete is overcome with emotion, crying against the cage, as he had dedicated this match to his late son.

Ngannou gets it done in the first round with capturing the PFL Heavyweight Super Fights Championship with a stoppage in the first round at 3:32.

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira Highlights

Francis Ngannou Beats Renan Ferreira By 1st-Round TKO in PFL Debut to Win Title Fight

The next chapter of Francis Ngannou’s MMA career got off to a strong start as The Predator earned the PFL’s Heavyweight Superfight Championship with a…

The next chapter of Francis Ngannou’s MMA career got off to a strong start as The Predator earned the PFL’s Heavyweight Superfight Championship with a…

Francis Ngannou Beats Renan Ferreira By 1st-Round TKO in PFL Debut to Win Title Fight

The next chapter of Francis Ngannou’s MMA career got off to a strong start as The Predator earned the PFL’s Heavyweight Superfight Championship with a…

The next chapter of Francis Ngannou’s MMA career got off to a strong start as The Predator earned the PFL’s Heavyweight Superfight Championship with a…

‘Belal’d Leon Edwards’ Brother’ – Fans React As Johnny Eblen Retains Bellator Title At PFL Super Fights Event

Johnny Eblen retained the Bellator middleweight title at PFL‘s Battle Of The Giants pay-per-view by beating Fabian Edwards via unanimous decision. The champion was largely dominant throughout the first four rounds, consistently landing his takedowns without landing too much significant damage. Edwards tried to turn the tide in the fifth frame, which was by far […]

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Johnny Eblen retained the Bellator middleweight title at PFL‘s Battle Of The Giants pay-per-view by beating Fabian Edwards via unanimous decision.

The champion was largely dominant throughout the first four rounds, consistently landing his takedowns without landing too much significant damage.

Edwards tried to turn the tide in the fifth frame, which was by far his best of the fight as he kept the fight standing and put the pressure on the American, Unfortunately for him, it was too little, too late.

Eblen got the stoppage the first time they met in Dublin, and though he was unable to put Edwards away the second time around, the result wasn’t in doubt at the end of the five rounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

MMA Fans React To A Slow, Grueling Bellator Middleweight Title Rematch

MMA fans reacted on social media to the Eblen vs. Edwards rematch that took place as the first of three title fights on the PFL’s second PPV event of the year.

Many were critical of Eblen’s performance despite his dominant victory to retain the title. Others compared it to the manner in which Fabian’s brother, UFC star Leon Edwards, was dethroned by Belal Muhammad in Manchester this past July.

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Johnny Eblen remains unbeaten in Bellator title defense against Fabian Edwards

Johnny Eblen PFLWith the Bellator middleweight world title on the line, Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards threw down in a rematch…

Johnny Eblen PFL

With the Bellator middleweight world title on the line, Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards threw down in a rematch featured on the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants. Eblem was looking to remain unbeaten while Edwards was looking to avenge a prior loss.

Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards

Early in round 1, the US-born wrestler Johnny Eblen was looking to establish range using his kicks to the head and body, Fabian Edwards was able to land sharp counters and get back to the center. A massive cross landed from Eblen sending Edwards reeling backwards and the two began to scramble in the clinch.

Half way through round 1, Eblen ducked and ran in for a takedown, picked up Edwards and slammed him three times in a row, and tripped him a fourth. But each time Edwards was able pop back to his feet.

Johnny Eblen Cris Cyborg
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A series of teep kicks from Fabian Edwards seemed to find a home in round 2. A counter rear cross landed on Eblen who then shot for a takedown against smart cage. With half guard locked in, Edwards worked back to his feet just for the US-born wrestler to slam him back down again.  Back on their feet, the Jamaican-English athlete was able to land some impressive flurries including an elbow against the Bellator middleweight champion.

Edwards seemed to find his range in round 3 landing sharp kicks to the leg and body of his opponent, while controlling the lead hand. His work paid off as he landed a sharp rear cross against Eblen to counter the champion’s jab.

Eblen ducked low and was able to secure a takedown half way through the round. After working back to his feet, Edwards for right to work landing kicks on his US-born opponent including a flying knee.

Early in round four, Eblen landed a rear hook that lit up the live audience in Saudi Arabia. Controlling the lead hand, Edwards slammed teep kicks agains the body of his opponent. After ducking under a punch, the US-based athlete secured a takedown and landed a few kneed and his opponent worked back to his feet.

After getting poked in the eye early in the fifth round, Eblen got aggressive landing a head kick and a cross before getting kicked in the groin. After a brief pause, Edwards was spearing with teep kicks to the body while Eblen swung for looking for a knockout. A body punch, to counter the jab, from Edwards seemed to have an effect on Eblen who began backing away. Edwards defended multiple takedown attempts and landed a combination against the unbeaten Eblen. The two middleweights traded elbows in the clinch and Edwards continued to attack the body.

After an exhausting five championship rounds, Johnny Eblen remains unbeaten and defends his Bellator middleweight title with a unanimous decision. 48-47 x3.

Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards Highlights

‘Biggest Win Outside Of McGregor In Irish MMA History’ – Fans React As Paul Hughes Proves Himself Against AJ McKee On PFL PPV Card

Paul Hughes has now scored the biggest win of his career, edging out a decision over former Bellator featherweight champion AJ McKee to kick off the PFL Battle of the Giants main card. In the first round, McKee looked to land aggressively, landing kicks and trying to control the fight by pushing Hughes to the […]

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Paul Hughes has now scored the biggest win of his career, edging out a decision over former Bellator featherweight champion AJ McKee to kick off the PFL Battle of the Giants main card.

In the first round, McKee looked to land aggressively, landing kicks and trying to control the fight by pushing Hughes to the fence. The Irishman responded well with strong strikes, however, including a big knee and punches in a scramble.

McKee attempted to take the fight to the ground, but Hughes defended well. The former Cage Warriors standout managed to drop the American right before the end of the first round, nearly finishing the fight there.

The fight remained competitive in the latter two rounds, though Hughes was putting up the stronger performance. “The Mercenary” looked to maintain his strategy of clinches and takedowns, looking to take the fight to the ground and keep it there. The Irish prospect, meanwhile, looked to use his hooks, combinations, and knees to keep McKee at bay, consistently looking to pressure until the final bell.

All three judges gave 29-28 scores, with two of them in Hughes’ favor, giving him the split decision win in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Paul Hughes Scores Major Decision Victory Over AJ McKee On PFL PPV card

Hughes, the former Cage Warriors champion who has won all but one of his MMA fights, entered this fight off a successful Bellator debut against Bobby King this past June.

McKee, meanwhile, saw a four-fight win streak snapped. He had entered this fight off a submission of Clay Collard at the PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view card in February.

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