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Francis Ngannou Teases His Next Fight
Francis Ngannou has updated fans on his next fight, which he says could be in boxing or MMA. Ngannou made a successful start to his PFL career by knocking out Renan Ferreira in the first round. It was a significant victory since he overcame various obstacles, showing that he is still one of the best […]
Dana White Confident Conor McGregor Will Fight Next Year
Dana White is still confident that Conor McGregor will fight next year, despite continuing speculation over the Irishman’s future. McGregor’s UFC career has derailed since his 2021 defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The defeat was accompanied by a broken leg, as it was his third loss in his last four UFC fights. Since […]
Judge Makes Preliminary Approval Of $375M UFC Antitrust Settlement
Judge Richard Boulware has given his initial approval of the UFC’s $375 million settlement in relation to their antitrust lawsuit. The settlement relates to the first of two UFC lawsuits, which accused the organization of breaking antitrust laws to form a monopoly. It was alleged the UFC controlled how much UFC fights would earn by […]
Topuria Confident About Beating Holloway – ‘Go In And Take His Head Off'
Ilia Topuria is confident ahead of his fight with Max Holloway at UFC 308 on Saturday, as shown by his training footage. Topuria has his first fight since knocking out Alexander Volkanovski At UFC 298 to secure the UFC Featherweight Title. It was a momentous victory, as he ended Volkanovski’s four-year reign as a champion. […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Inspired Ngannou To KO Ferreira – ‘He Was Part Of The Team'
Cristiano Ronaldo gave Francis Ngannou some words of encouragement before The Predator would eventually knock out Renan Ferreira on his PFL debut. Ngannou was having his first MMA fight since 2022 when he stopped Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. He entered into the fight with major obstacles since leaving the UFC last year. He had […]
Ngannou Performs His Best Now that He’s Back in the Cage
Renan Ferreira is one of the more physically imposing fighters in mixed martial arts. But Ferreira also proved during the PFL’s Battle of the Giants Card in Saudi Arabia Saturday that you need more than muscles on a 6-foot-8 frame to be a PFL heavyweight champion. Francis Ngannou showed why he was able to climb […]
“Fluffy” Hernandez Breaks Down Michel Pereira
It was hard not to laugh when listening to Michel Pereira’s corner Saturday at the UFC Apex. After Pereira was battered, beaten, and held down by Anthony Hernandez for two rounds, Pereira’s corner told him to take a round off and rest. But there would be no rest for Pereira. That’s not how Hernandez operates. […]
Pros React To Ngannou's Win Over Ferreira – ‘One Of The Greatest Heavyweights'
MMA pros reacted to Francis Ngannou’s spectacular PFL debut, where he knocked out Renan Ferreira in the first round. Ngannou was having his first MMA fight since 2022 when he stopped Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in 2022. Since then, he only had two boxing fights when he faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He […]
Aspinall: A Fight With Ngannou Is 50-50
Tom Aspinall says a fight with Francis Ngannou is a genuine 50-50. His comments came shortly before Ngannou faced Renan Ferreira on his PFL debut. It was Ngannou’s first MMA fight since 2022. That is when he knocked out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. He has boxed twice since leaving the UFC, losing to Tyson […]
Ngannou KOs Ferreira In Round 1 On PFL Debut, Dedicates Win To His Late Son
Francis Ngannou knocked out Renan Ferreira in the first round on his PFL debut to become the Heavyweight Superfight Champion. There were question marks over whether Ngannou would be the same MMA fighter, having not had a bout since knocking out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in 2022. He entered the fight with two losses […]
Ngannou's Three Super Fights
Francis Ngannou knocked out Renan Ferreira in the first round on his PFL debut, and in an ideal world, there are plenty of super fights people want The Predator involved in. Ngannou has long been linked with a fight against UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Both fighters accused each other of ducking, while Dana White […]
Ngannou Vs. Ferreira Predictions – ‘He Will Knock Him Out'
Francis Ngannou takes on Renan Ferreira in their heavyweight title clash on Saturday, as those within the combat sports community gave their predictions. It is Ngannou’s PFL debut, increasing the pressure on him to perform. Ngannou has not had an MMA fight since 2022, when he knocked out Ciryl Gane. He would then leave the […]
Cyborg Ready To Make History Against Pacheco – ‘It's Going To Start The Legacy Tour'
Cris Cyborg wants to continue her legacy in MMA as she faces Larissa Pacheco on October 19. Cyborg fights in the co-main event of Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira. It is a massive stage to show if she is still at the elite level, having not had an MMA fight since beating Cat Zingano at […]
Should “Cowboy” Cerrone Get a Few More Rides in the UFC?
Donald Cerrone did the smart thing when he retired shortly after his second-round submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276 in July 2022. It was clear that the former lightweight title challenger didn’t have much left in the tank. When Cerrone chose to retire, he hadn’t won a fight in three years and was […]
Fans React To Ngannou's Training For PFL Debut vs. Ferreira – ‘Looks Sharp'
MMA fans reacted to Francis Ngannou’s training ahead of his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira on October 19. Ngannou had his first MMA fight since 2022 when he knocked out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Since then, he left the UFC and signed a deal with the PFL. Ngannou took up two boxing fights as […]
PFL Battle of Giants Betting Preview: Has Time Passed Francis Ngannou By?
Francis Ngannou is being asked to carry a pay-per-view card for the PFL during one of the toughest stretches of his career. While Ngannou has never done better financially, his foray into boxing has taken some of the shine off his mystique. Ngannou made his name as the UFC heavyweight champion, according to MMAfighting latest […]
Kai Asakura & Shavkat Rakhmonov Announced as Contenders for Flyweight & Welterweight Crowns at UFC 310
The UFC’s last pay-per-view of the year may provide the organization with an opportunity to turn the page at several weight classes. According to MMAfighting latest news, UFC 310 will be held on Dec. 14 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and feature two championship fights at the top of the card. Welterweight champion […]
UFC Betting Preview: High-Flying Michel Pereira Will Have Hands Full with Hernandez
Michel Pereira has been one of the most explosive athletes in UFC’s middleweight and welterweight divisions over the past few years. Learning how to control that athleticism has been one of Pereira’s major challenges. Looking at MMAfighting latest news shows that Pereira’s desire to show off with wild attacks caused him issues competing if he […]
Ngannou Driven By Son's Passing Ahead Of PFL Debut – ‘Write His Name In A Better Way'
Francis Ngannou has plenty to fight for as he gears up for his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira on October 19. Ngannou will have his first MMA fight since 2022, when he stopped Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Contract talks would break down as Ngannou signed a deal with the PFL, which allowed him the […]
Ngannou Says He Is The Underdog Against Ferreira – ‘Look At His Grappling'
Francis Ngannou says he feels like an underdog coming into his October 19 fight against Renan Ferreira. Ngannou will have his first MMA fight since knocking out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in 2022. Contract talks with the UFC broke down as he would leave the organization last year. According to reports, he turned down […]