Hailing from Porangatu, Goias, Brazil, Renan Ferreira is undoubtedly one of the most technically well-versed heavyweights in the Professional Fighters League. He made his promotional debut in 2021, and before signing up for the PFL, Renan Ferreira competed in various other promotions like LFA, Future FC, NCE, FAM Fight Night, MMA Fest: Porangatu, etc.
For his most recent outing, Renan Ferreira faced Ryan Bader at PFL vs. Bellator for the PFL champion vs. Bellator champion's super belt on February 24, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ferreira stopped Bader within 21 seconds into the first round and won the bout via TKO to win the super belt.
Renan Ferreira's record
As of October 18, 2024, Renan Ferreira boasts a record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 3 no-contests. The majority of his wins are via knockouts(11), submission(1), and decision(1), respectively.
| 19 matches | 13 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 3 | |
Renan Ferreira made his professional debut as a mixed martial artist on December 14, 2013, against Marcio Marques at MMA Fest: Porangatu in Porangatu, Brazil. Within 43 seconds into the first round, Ferreira won the bout via TKO.
Moreover, Ferreira is currently on a four-fight win streak, while gearing up for his next fight opponent.
Rennan Ferreira's next showdown
Rennan Ferreira will face former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou in his next outing on October 19, 2024, at the Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event has been entitled PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants.
For the fight, Francis Ngannou will be making his MMA return, but this time at the PFL, facing the heavyweight champion, Renan Ferreira.
Ngannou is coming off a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in a boxing match on March 8, 2024. For his last MMA outing, Ngannou faced Ciryl Gane on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270 and won the bout via a unanimous decision.
*Last updated on October 18, 2024.
FAQs on Renan Ferreira
A. As of October 18, 2024, Renan Ferreira boasts a record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 3 no-contests in MMA.
A. Renan Ferreira is set to face Francis Ngannou in his next fight on October 19, 2024.
A. Renan Ferreira is a Brazilian fighter.
A. Renan Ferreira is 34 years old as of October 2024.
