UFC, Francis Ngannou and Dana White
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New PFL head cheese promises ‘something special’ for Francis Ngannou’s final fight, name drops current champ
Don’t “feel bad” for PFL. Despite the trouble UFC CEO Dana White had with former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, which led to a bitter war of words (and perhaps even a physical confrontation), it’s all champagne and roses for “The Predator” under the PFL banner,
Francis Ngannou recently said he'll be a free agent soon, but the new PFL CEO John Martin says fight fans can still expect one more.
The last time Ngannou competed in MMA, he flattened Renan Fereira to win the symbolic PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship. Since that time, PFL has gone in a more clear direction with main titles for each division. While many have wondered when Ngannou will be a part of PFL’s new vision, the company’s CEO John Martin is optimistic.
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PFL contract ends soon - Ngannou
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou suggests he could fight UFC legend Jon Jones or ex-boxing world champion Deontay Wilder in 2026.
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Ferreira won’t overlook Nemkov, an ex-Bellator light heavyweight titleholder who enters PFL Lyon undefeated for nearly a decade, including two stoppage wins at heavyweight. He admits, however, that getting one back from Ngannou is a goal of his.