Francis Ngannou Joins PFL: Former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left UFC in January 2023 vacating his UFC belt to become a free agent. Leaving the UFC after not getting a desired deal, Ngannou looked for many other options like Bellator, BKFC, and ONE Championship for a desired deal. Unfortunately, he didn’t get his desired deal until PFL (Professional Fighters League) approached him. To everyone’s shock, Francis Ngannou has finally joined PFL ditching other major promotions. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
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There is a lot of buzz after this major announcement from PFL. The PFL announced the signing of the Nigerian fighter via The New York Times. After 4 months of waiting, fans finally found the heavyweight fighter getting signed to an MMA promotion. As per Ngannou, this deal is ‘strategic’ to him which allows him leadership and some equity in major decisions in the PFL. The 36-year-old plans to debut the promotion next year in mid-2024 after an expected boxing match this year.
Following this decision, Francis Ngannou said he was waiting for four months to get a decent deal of his desire. Moreover, he said, “They (PFL) didn’t just show up as a promotion that was looking for a fighter, but really came as a partner that sees more value in you as a person.”
What do fans think of Francis Ngannou signing with the PFL?
Francis Ngannou signing with the PFL came as a major shock for MMA fans as he declined offers from the UFC, Bellator, ONE, and BKFC. Many fans considered him to join the other promotions giving him another stage to showcase his dominance in the heavyweight division. However, his recent decision to join PFL as left the fans unhappy.
You can check the fan reactions below:
Some fans are not ready for this big move but Ngannou’s recent signing gives him a better freedom for both his boxing and MMA career. Soon, he will be facing Tyson Fury at some point of this year along with other big heavyweight boxers lined up.
What do you think of Francis Ngannou signing with PFL? Do you think the former UFC Champion would bag more money than the UFC offered him? Tell us in the comments.
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