(Editor’s note: Story updated after PFL’s announcement following Ngannou’s interview on ESPN.) The stakes in the champion-vs.-champion showdown between Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira just got a whole lot bigger after the PFL announced on Thursday that the winner will take on former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngnnou when he returns to MMA. “The PFL is excited to announce Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA in the PFL PPV division will be against the winner of the PFL Champion vs. Bellator Champion heavyweight superfight between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader,” PFL CEO Peter Murray said in a statement. “Francis is a true combat sports icon with a global fan base and appeal
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