Cristiano Ronaldo was nothing short of buzzing as Francis Ngannou defeated Renan Ferreira to become the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Champion.
‘The Predator’ proved he’s still right at the top of the division with a crushing first-round finish.
Cristiano Ronaldo jumps for joy as Francis Ngannou defeats Renan Ferreira
Blessed with thunderous power and an exciting style, Francis Ngannou has become one of the most popular fighters on the planet.
Whether it’s his natural charisma or ability to render any man he punches unconscious with a single shot, the fans have resonated with the warrior, watching his journey from a mere novice to defeating Stipe Miocic to win the UFC title.
His fan base has far transcended just the combat sports community, with Cristiano Ronaldo happily supporting the Cameroonian legend.
The footballing star was sat ringside as Ngannou dropped and, in the eyes of many, defeated Tyson Fury.
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And on Saturday night, at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants, inside The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the soccer legend was there again, passionately cheering on the power-puncher against Renan Ferreira.
Footage, posted on Twitter by the PFL, depicts a nervous Ronaldo watching on as Ngannou starts to land vicious ground and pound.
Realizing the end is nigh, the goal-scorer begins to rise to his feet, before jumping into the air as the referee finally calls a halt to the contest.
With adrenaline pumping through his veins, Ronaldo walks off his excitement and hugs a man who appears equally as excited by what he’d just witnessed.
Is Francis Ngannou the best heavyweight in the world?
If Saturday is anything to go by, Ngannou hasn’t skipped a beat, with the 38-year-old looking as dangerous as ever.
However, in The Predator’s time away from the sport of mixed martial arts, Tom Aspinall has proven his skills beyond doubt, using his lightning hands to claim the UFC interim heavyweight title.
Furthermore, Jon Jones also has a claim to the number one spot, with the undisputed belt currently around his waist.
With this in mind, we’ve put together our own rankings, crowning one man as the true King of the division.
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