Eric Nicksick: Cristiano Ronaldo felt like ‘part of the team’ in Francis Ngannou’s locker room before PFL title win

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Francis Ngannou had a sport’s icon in his locker room ahead of his MMA return. Ngannou (18-3) claimed the inaugural superfight heavyweight title by knocking out Renan Ferreira (13-4) in the first round of Saturday’s PFL: Battle of the Giants main event. Prior to making the walk, Ngannou had Cristiano Ronaldo in his locker room. Eric Nicksick says the soccer icon provided Ngannou some comfort and support after going through a similar traumatic experience.

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Eric Nicksick: Cristiano Ronaldo felt like ‘part of the team’ in Francis Ngannou’s locker room before PFL title win – MMA Junkie