Francis Ngannou News
Dana White takes aim at Francis Ngannou, claims the UFC nearly cut 'The Predator' after loss to Derrick Lewis
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has continued to take aim at Francis Ngannou. White and Ngannou hadn’t seen eye-to-eye well before ‘The Predator’ left the UFC to sign with the PFL and box. But, following the Power Slap event on Thursday, White was speaking to the media and claimed he nearly cut Ngannou before he became the heavyweight champ.
'Optimistic' Donn Davis says Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou is unlikely, but not impossible
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 24, 2024
PFL Chairman Donn Davis isn’t exactly ruling out Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou. Jones vs. Ngannou is a fight that escaped the UFC’s grasp. Ngannou, who was the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, decided to leave the promotion to pursue lucrative boxing matches and a PFL contract. While Jones and Ngannou traded barbs over the situation, “Bones” was recently complimentary of “The Predator’s” successful return to MMA.
Glory superstar Rico Verhoeven sends a message to Francis Ngannou about possible crossover fight: "This must happen!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 23, 2024
Glory heavyweight kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven has a crossover fight with former UFC champ Francis Ngannou at the top of his fighting priority list. Ngannou defeated 2023 PFL heavyweight title winner Renan Ferreira in the Battle of the Giants main event last Saturday in Riyadh. He made his long-awaited return to MMA to make his PFL debut, finishing Ferreira in the first round by ground and pound.
Francis Ngannou's coach shares emotional pre-fight team conversation before PFL debut win
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou had an internal fight hours before making his highly-anticipated return to the cage in his PFL debut. Ngannou defeated 2023 PFL heavyweight title winner Renan Ferreira in the Battle of the Giants main event last weekend in Riyadh. After almost three full years away from MMA, Ngannou looked dominant in his return, finishing Ferreira in the first round.
Francis Ngannou shows interest in future fight against GLORY champion Rico Verhoeven: "Send me a deal"
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2024
PFL Superfights heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is down to face Glory kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. ‘The Predator’ made his long-awaited return to the cage Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. In the main event of a PFL pay-per-view offering, Francis Ngannou faced Renan Ferreira. For the former UFC heavyweight champion, the bout was his first since being flattened by Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring in March.
Francis Ngannou reacts to Jon Jones' post-fight tweet after his successful PFL debut
Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has answered Jon Jones’ tweet after a successful PFL debut against Renan Ferreira. Ngannou’s return to MMA went about as well as he could’ve expected on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After nearly three full years away from the cage, Ngannou quickly took down Ferreira and finished the fight with brutal ground-and-pound strikes.
Israel Adesanya reacts to Francis Ngannou's PFL debut: "I think Francis is the greatest heavyweight of all time"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 21, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes Francis Ngannou is the best MMA heavyweight of all time. Ngannou is fresh off a successful PFL debut. He shared the cage with Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. It didn’t take Ngannou long to score a takedown and put away Ferreira with ground-and-pound.
Francis Ngannou reveals he is still interested in Jon Jones superfight
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2024
PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has confirmed that he’s still interested in a superfight against Jon Jones. Last weekend, Francis Ngannou finally made his long-awaited return to mixed martial arts. He did so by taking on and defeating Renan Ferreira, knocking his foe out with some utterly violent ground and pound. He became the new heavyweight champion in PFL in what proved to be a really emotional moment for the former UFC king.
Francis Ngannou reflects on PFL title win amid family tragedy: "It was my biggest challenge"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou made his PFL debut with a heavy heart, and he emerged victorious. Ngannou went one-on-one with Renan Ferreira for the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship. This was “The Predator’s” first fight since the passing of his son, Kobe.
Jon Jones reacts to Francis Ngannou's KO win over Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones had nothing but praise for Francis Ngannou following his KO win over Renan Ferreira in PFL. Ngannou (18-3 MMA) and Ferreira (13-4 MMA) collided in the headliner of tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia.
Pro fighters react after Francis Ngannou KO's Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
Tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event was headlined by a heavyweight super fight between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira. Ngannou (18-3 MMA) was returning to MMA this evening for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in January of 2022. ‘The Predator’ had most previously competed in boxing, where he suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua (see that here).
PFL Results: Francis Ngannou KO's Renan Ferreira (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view results, including the heavyweight bout between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) will be returning to MMA for the first time since defeating Ciryl Gane by unanimous decision at UFC 270 in January of 2022. ‘The Predator’ most recently competed in boxing where he suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua (see that here).
Tom Aspinall predicts a hypothetical fight against Francis Ngannou
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall has given his thoughts on how a hypothetical fight between him and Francis Ngannou would play out. Right now, there’s an argument to be made that Tom Aspinall in the best heavyweight on the planet. In fact, the majority of people would say that. Unfortunately for him, the presence of Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou means that it’ll never be unanimous.
Francis Ngannou teases unlikely finish in upcoming MMA return against Renan Ferreira: “I’ve been working on some little tricks”
Harry Kettle - October 17, 2024
Francis Ngannou has teased a finish ahead of his upcoming return to mixed martial arts against Renan Ferreira. This weekend, Francis Ngannou will finally make his return to mixed martial arts. He will do so against Renan Fereira as part of the main event at PFL: Battle of the Giants.
Tom Aspinall questions Francis Ngannou's elite status outside UFC: "These aren’t the best guys in the world"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 15, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes it’s tough to put Francis Ngannou in an elite class if he isn’t fighting under the UFC banner. Ngannou is a former UFC heavyweight champion, and he was never beaten for the belt. “The Predator” and the UFC couldn’t come to terms on a new deal. Ngannou ended up having lucrative boxing matches with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, as well as inking a deal with PFL.
PFL’s Donn Davis expects Dana White to make major UFC announcement in attempt to stifle Francis Ngannou’s MMA return
Harry Kettle - October 15, 2024
PFL boss Donn Davis believes Dana White will make a major UFC announcement this week in an attempt to overshadow Francis Ngannou’s PFL debut. This weekend, the PFL’s blockbuster Battle of the Giants event will take place in Saudi Arabia. The main event will see Francis Ngannou go head to head with Renan Ferreira, in what is expected to be an absolute blockbuster of a fight.
Francis Ngannou again taunts Dana White over comments about his UFC pay: "I have all the receipts"
Josh Evanoff - October 14, 2024
PFL heavyweight Francis Ngannou has responded to UFC President Dana White. ‘The Predator’ is set to return to the cage this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Back for the first time since a decision victory over Ciryl Gane in early 2022, Francis Ngannou will face Renan Ferreira. The bout will be the former champion’s first under the PFL banner, but not his first since leaving the UFC.
Francis Ngannou explains why he feels like a significant "underdog" ahead of MMA return vs. Renan Ferreira
Curtis Calhoun - October 14, 2024
Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou admits he’s entering his PFL debut with a steep mountain to climb against the formidable Renan Ferreira. Ngannou and Ferreira headline Battle of the Giants this Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The PFL’s latest pay-per-view event marks the long-awaited return to the cage for Ngannou, almost three full years since his last MMA fight.