Overall Analysis of fight:
Both fighters started with some calf kicks, then Francis Ngannou performed a takedown attempt in which he succeeded and in ground game Ferreira tried two submission attempt but didn’t get any success. Francis then start a series of vicious ground and pound which help in getting him his debut fight in PFL. And prove our point which we discuss in the pre fight blog that Francis held a significant experience advantage over Ferreira as Francis had fought some of the top names in the MMA.
Match Outcome: Francis Ngannou won by Knock out in first round.
After Francis Ngannou incredible win in his PFL doubt fight, his victory opens up even more exciting possibilities for his future and other decision which Francis could make regarding his career. All the possible outcomes are discuss below:
1. Increased Boxing Opportunities: After ultimately proving his competency not only in MMA but also in boxing, especially after his actual fight with Tyson Fury, Ngannou’s win could entice other clinical boxers like Deontay Wilder or a potential rematch with Tyson Fury. A victory in PFL will only build credibility making these boxing crossover fights more and more attractive.
2. PFL Championship Run: It could pave him a way to challenge for the heavyweight title in the organization as he did in his latest PFL fight. Another factor would be marketability, to which Ngannou would certainly be attracted, along with the PFL’s million-dollar prize for the tournament winners. The other factor which should be focused is that their is not to much competition for Francis Ngannou in PFL heavyweight division. Like what happened to Ferreira, he was for a head of other fighters in the division but Francis made it look easy.
3. Bigger Crossover Fights: Ngannou has a massive following, and he might continue going after superfights, inside or outside of MMA. He could even sign fighters from other promotions like Bellator or ONE Championship for big Velasquez-like name bouts.
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4. Continued Influence on Fighter Advocacy: And for someone who has campaigned for better fighters’ wage and treatment, Ngannou’s victory amplifies his position. He might use such a position to further support these causes, bring more such fighters to PFL or establish projects that will help fighters as his legacy is now on hole other level by wining belts in two organizations, boxing with the giants of boxing world and gaining massive paydays.
5. Highly anticipated Fight with Jon Jones: For some fans, even after Ngannou is out of the UFC, a superfight of sorts with Jon Jones would still be perfect. With UFC calls becoming less likely given Ngannou’s PFL success, a future partnership with the company is not entirely favorable. But it’s a sure thing that MMA community and combat sports fans want see this as dream fight. After all their controversy if this fight happens it will fed up everyone for a decade.
6. Retirement: As of now, Ngannou has made himself one of the biggest stars in combat sports with the ability to land massive events in both MMA and boxing. After all these achievement in combat sport Francis could take a retirement. He has done almost everything and now he has nothing to prove to solidify his legacy so if decide to retire it wouldn’t be shock, but yes his fans and MMA community will be downhearted.
These are all the possibilities that might happen in the near future, and we all hope for the best. For the further information you can visit ESPN.com and for future fight and their pre and post fight analysis you can visitand our site octagon rage.com