Francis Ngannou is away from the cage since over a full year.
The former UFC heavyweight champion has competed just once since exiting MMA’s biggest stage in pursuit of better contractual terms and the freedom to box.
Ngannou made his PFL debut last year after facing Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and other high-profile opponents in the ring.
But fans have not seen ‘The Predator’ in the cage since October 2024, when Ngannou decimated Renan Ferreira in quick time to remind everyone of his blistering power.
Cameroonian star seemed to be looking forward to a return in the ring after struggling to find opponents to fight against in the PFL. Recent contractual revelations put an MMA match on the table for 2026’s first half, but there are still some questions. “special” plans for it…
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'The Predator' knocked out Stipe Miocic, Cain Velasquez, Curtis Blaydes, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and more during his stint in the Octagon.
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PFL CEO teases ‘special’ plans for Francis Ngannou in 2026
After his comments that he had no competition in the PFL, talk of Ngannou’s return to the UFC in 2025 has increased.
And ‘The Predator’ recently revealed that his contract with the promotion will end after one fight in 2026, potentially leaving the…
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