Randy Couture is in awe of how Francis Ngannou handled free agency and is proud that he came to the PFL. MMA Legend Randy Couture is taking a look at Francis Ngannou and his new contract with PFL. For someone of the stature of Nagnnou, a UFC heavyweight champion, to just up and leave the
Chatri Sityodtong has spoken up about the Francis Ngannou situation. On Tuesday, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion announced a groundbreaking deal that he was signing with top MMA promotion PFL. This came after months of fielding offers from other players in the fight game including ONE Championship. Ngannou had been in talks with ONE CEO
Nine PFL fighters are facing suspensions following failed drug tests after the first two events of the PFL season. During their monthly Nevada State Athletic Commission meeting, three PFL fighters were handed sanctions, while another six had hearings announced and postponed to a later date. Among the most known name was Thiago Santos who asked
UFC legend Randy Couture called on Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones to ‘put their contracts and butts on the line.’ This past Tuesday, PFL announced they signed former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after his exit from the promotion. They reached a groundbreaking agreement with Ngannou that allows him to box before making his debut
Daniel Cormier heaped praises on Francis Ngannou for setting a new standard in mixed martial arts after joining the PFL. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was last seen in action against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in Jan. 2022. Although Ngannou was told by the doctors to pull out of the
Jon Jones ripped into Francis Ngannou for labeling himself as the baddest motherf**ker on the planet after joining the PFL. Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is widely regarded as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time. Back when Jones ruled the light heavyweight division, he got linked to a mega showdown with Ngannou.
Jake Paul shared his reaction after former UFC star Francis Ngannou announced he will join the PFL roster. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been out of action since defeating Ciryl Gane on the judges’ scorecards at UFC 270 in Jan. 2022. He underwent knee surgery following the win and has been on the
Francis Ngannou has laid out plans for his highly anticipated return to combat sports. ‘The Predator’ has officially signed with the Professional Fighters League after months of speculation and negotiations with practically every major promotion on the planet. Ngannou joined Ariel Helwani on a special Tuesday episode of The MMA Hour to reveal details of
Francis Ngannou has finally found a new home. Back in January, UFC president Dana White officially announced that Ngannou was let go of his deal and he was free to sign anywhere. Yet, during his negotiations, it was revealed that ONE Championship and Bellator both backed out of the running, and many started to wonder
Fabricio Werdum has called out Francis Ngannou for an MMA fight in the Professional Fighters League. The MMA community has been eagerly waiting to learn what’s next for Ngannou after he parted ways with the UFC. After teasing a transition to professional boxing, it seems that ‘The Predator’ is leaning toward a return to MMA.
The Francis Ngannou sweepstakes is still underway. Months after departing from the UFC, the former heavyweight champion is still left without a fighting home. Promotions such as the BKFC and ONE Championship made many headlines when they revealed they were opting out of signing Ngannou due to financial and non-financial reasons. With two big players
Kayla Harrison commented on the recent rumors that the Professional Fighters League is in the process of purchasing Bellator and what that could mean for a long-teased matchup with general consensus women’s MMA GOAT Cris Cyborg. Harrison is coming off the first setback of her career, suffering a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of
Brendan Loughnane has proposed to fight Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire. Rumor Has It… Promotions apart, what exactly sparked the 2022 PFL Featherweight Champion’s interest in fighting Bellator’s Featherweight Champion? Well, that would be a result of circulating rumors that the PFL is trying to buy out their rival promotion Bellator. This report is according to MMA journalist, Todd
Olivier Aubin-Mercier started the 2023 PFL season with an impressive win over promotional newcomer Shane Burgos. ‘The Canadian Gangaster’ had a tough test in his first PFL appearance since winning the 2022 season. The reigning lightweight champion was matched up against Burgos, who previously left the UFC and signed with the PFL. Unfortunately for ‘Hurricane,’
After pulling off the upset of the year against Kayla Harrison, Larissa Pacheco returned to the PFL for the first time since winning the $1 million championship last year. Pacheco was matched up against former Bellator champion Julia Budd. PFL 2023 Regular Season: Larissa Pacheco vs. Julia Budd Round 1 Pacheco comes out looking to
Former UFC fighter Aspen Ladd made her PFl debut in November 2022, securing a split-decision win against Julia Budd. Ladd started the 2023 season against the always-dangerous Olena Kolesnyk. PFL 2 2023 Regular Season: Olena Kolesnyk vs. Aspen Ladd Round 1 Ladd lands first to the body. Ladd is trying to move forward, but Kolesnyk