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Photo: Dakota Ditcheva / Instagram   Dakota Ditcheva is the new PFL flyweight champion after an impressive win over former UFC title challenger Taila Santos at the PFL World Championships in Saudi Arabia. The 25-year-old from England dominated the fight, showing off her wrestling defense and striking skills to finish Santos in the second round. The win not only earned Ditcheva the championship title but also a $1 million prize. Ditcheva started strong, landing powerful punches that stunned Santos, who had previously challenged Valentina Shevchenko in a close fight. Although Ditcheva briefly ended up in a grappling exchange, she quickly regained control. Photo: Dakota Ditcheva / Instagram   In the second round, Santos tried to take Ditcheva down but failed repeatedly. Ditcheva stayed at a distance, landing hard shots to Santos' legs, body, and head. A crushing body shot to the liver ended the fight, with Santos unable to continue. This victory keeps Ditcheva’s record perfect at...

Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) Francis Ngannou made a powerful comeback to the MMA scene with a first-round knockout of Renan Ferreira during his debut fight in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The fight took place last Saturday in Saudi Arabia, marking Ngannou’s return to mixed martial arts after nearly three years. His return was highly anticipated, especially after losing boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua during his break from MMA. Ngannou's victory was not without controversy. Many fans and critics believe that referee Dan Miragliotta waited too long to stop the fight. Ngannou had Ferreira pinned against the cage and delivered a series of punches while his opponent appeared defenseless. However, the fight continued longer than some felt was necessary, raising concerns about Ferreira’s safety. Ngannou himself addressed the issue in an interview with Ariel Helwani, saying, "I didn’t want to throw unnecessary punches. I thought the fight shou...

Photo: Cristiano Ronaldo (Instagram) Cristiano Ronaldo gave Francis Ngannou an emotional message just before his big win in his MMA comeback fight. Ronaldo, the soccer superstar, was at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh to watch his friend Ngannou fight Renan Ferreira , a 6’8" giant. Ronaldo visited Ngannou backstage before the fight, which is common for celebrities at big events.  However, this meeting was more than just a friendly visit. Ngannou's coach, Eric Nicksick, revealed that Ronaldo gave Ngannou some heartfelt advice right before the fight.  Photo: Francis Ngannou, Cristiano Ronaldo (Instagram) Ngannou had been dealing with the death of his 15-month-old son, Kobe , in April, which made him question his future in fighting. Ronaldo, who had also lost a child in 2022, shared his own experience and gave words of encouragement. This emotional conversation gave Ngannou the boost he needed before stepping into the cage. Ronaldo and Francis Ngannou's last night befo...

Photo: Renan Ferreira (Instagram) Renan Ferreira , the 6'8" Brazilian MMA fighter, shared a positive message with his fans after a brutal knockout loss to Francis Ngannou during the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants on Saturday night. Ferreira had been favored by many to pull off an upset, but the fight quickly turned in Ngannou's favor. Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, took Ferreira to the ground and landed several powerful strikes, leading to the knockout. Fans watching feared for Ferreira, especially after he took 15 unanswered hits before going limp. However, Ferreira eased concerns with a cheerful social media post the next day. On Instagram, Ferreira posted a video from his bed, smiling and saying, “Haha, we’re back! Thank y’all for the love.” In the video, he spoke in Portuguese, admitting it was a tough night but said he was proud of his efforts. Photo: Renan Ferreira (Instagram) “Yesterday wasn’t a good day at work,” Ferreira joked, “but I’m happy...

Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) Francis Ngannou made a big return to MMA last night with a first-round knockout against Renan Ferreira . The fight was intense, with Ngannou using powerful ground-and-pound to finish Ferreira. However, there’s controversy over whether some of Ngannou's punches hit the back of Ferreira’s head, which is illegal in MMA. Some fans on social media argue that Ngannou should have been disqualified for these strikes. But Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, doesn’t think the punches were illegal. He said, "I didn’t even hear or see any of that." Nicksick also believes the fight could have been stopped earlier because of the damage Ferreira was taking. Nicksick explained that he thought the referee, Dan Miragliotta, should have stopped the fight when Ngannou started landing heavy blows. He joked, "This guy must owe Dan money," referring to the fact that the fight went on longer than expected. Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) Before the kn...

Photo: Francis Ngannou, Tom Aspinall (Instagram) Francis Ngannou has responded to Tom Aspinall after the UFC interim heavyweight champion questioned the quality of his opponents since leaving the UFC.  Ngannou is set to fight Renan Ferreira this Saturday in his first MMA bout since 2023, after a year of focusing on boxing matches, including a close loss to Tyson Fury and a stoppage by Anthony Joshua . Aspinall recently shared his opinion, saying Ferreira isn't an elite fighter. "I respect Francis, but the guy he's fighting is not at the top level," Aspinall said. He pointed out that Ferreira lost quickly to his training partner, Ante Delija, and suggested that Ngannou’s future opponents won’t be top-tier either. Photo: Francis Ngannou, Renan Ferreira (Instagram) Ngannou disagrees, saying that Ferreira is a strong opponent. In an interview with Bloody Elbow , Ngannou even claimed that if you put Ferreira in a room with top UFC fighters like Aspinall or Jon Jones , ...

Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) Francis Ngannou , the former UFC heavyweight champion, is set to make a big return. After leaving the UFC to sign with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), Ngannou is ready for his first fight with the new promotion. According to sources, he is expected to earn over $10 million for this debut. Ngannou’s PFL debut will take place on Saturday, October 19, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he will face Brazilian fighter Renan Ferreira . Ferreira, who stands at 6'8", is known for his impressive skills and recently won the 2023 season championship. It’s a dangerous fight for Ngannou, especially since he hasn’t competed in MMA since January 2022. Ngannou’s recent fights were in boxing. He lost a close decision to Tyson Fury in October 2023 and was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in March. Despite these losses, Ngannou is still seen as one of the top fighters in the world. Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) The event, called "Battle of the Gian...

Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) Francis Ngannou , known as "The Predator," has amazed fans with his acting in the Netflix film 'Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver'. Alongside his acting debut, he has also announced his return to the fighting cage. Ngannou, famous for his powerful punches and UFC heavyweight title, starred as a gladiator in the film.  Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) His performance impressed many, with fans praising his natural talent.  One fan said, "He’s actually pretty good at this," while another wrote, "Great acting."   Despite his acting success, Ngannou is focused on his fighting career.  Francis Ngannou plays the role of a gladiator in the new Netflix film Rebel Moon 🔥 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/4p10RABZdE — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 6, 2024 He announced that he will fight Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight championship on October 19. Fans are eagerly awaiting this exciting matchup. Read Next...

Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) Renan Ferreira has been waiting all year to fight Francis Ngannou . Standing at 6ft 8in, Ferreira was named Ngannou's opponent for his debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) after a stunning 21-second knockout of world champion Ryan Bader in February. Ferreira, the PFL heavyweight champion, earned his title by knocking out three opponents in 2023 to win the promotion's $1 million tournament. Bader, the Bellator heavyweight champion, couldn't match Ferreira's power.  Ferreira countered Bader's lazy jab with a powerful overhand right, quickly finishing the fight with a series of punches before the referee stopped the bout. Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) After the fight, boxing legend Mike Tyson awarded Ferreira the PFL vs. Bellator belt. Ferreira then called out Ngannou, who stood up but chose not to face off with Ferreira, leaving the arena instead. Ngannou has not fought in MMA since defending his UFC heavyweight title...