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MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30

PFL CEO Issues Cryptic Update on Francis Ngannou After Dana White’s Rejection

“I don’t want to be in business with guys that I don’t like,” Dana White told The Mac Life, making it clear he does not want Francis Ngannou back in the UFC.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 27

Why Francis Ngannou Is Missing From PFL’s New Fighter Rankings

PFL released its first official fighter rankings system across multiple weight classes Francis Ngannou was excluded from the rankings despite being the

MMA News / HITC / January 27

PFL reveals first official rankings as major name is left out

The PFL’s changes for 2026 are starting to take shape, but it doesn’t look like Francis Ngannou will be part of them. Last year, the league began moving away from its season-playoff structure, opting instead to start naming divisional champions.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 22

Dana White left the arena during Francis Ngannou’s final fight in the UFC

The final appearance of Francis Ngannou’s UFC career happened four years ago today. Once regarded as one of the most dangerous men in combat sports, Francis Ngannou has scored several memorable knockouts in the sport of MMA.

MMA News / KO on SI / January 21

Chase DeMoor Reveals Andrew Tate Rematch Deadline, Floats Fight With Francis Ngannou

Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor shocked the world of celebrity boxing with his win over four-time kickboxing champion and social media star Andrew Tate in Misfit Boxing’s “Fight Before Christmas” event on December 20th in Dubai.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 21

Francis Ngannou suffered humiliating first UFC defeat in dramatic beatdown by legendary heavyweight

Francis Ngannou has won heavyweight gold across multiple promotions and even took boxing’s world champion to a split decision in his debut – but it didn’t always go his way.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Sean O’Malley Mercilessly Torched as UFC Fighter Pay Defense Sparks Backlash: 'He’s Dana’s Bit*h'

“They used some kind of dirty game there… It wasn’t much at all, [a] few pennies,” Francis Ngannou had said when he found himself at odds with Dana White and the UFC, with unjustly tilted contract negotiations.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 19

Watch: Francis Ngannou Drops IShowSpeed With Single Body Punch at Soccer Match

Francis Ngannou met streamer IShowSpeed pitchside at the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal on January 18, 2026 Speed told Ngannou he wanted to learn

MMA News / HITC / January 19

IShowSpeed learns Francis Ngannou power the hard way during soccer cameo

Francis Ngannou had a chance encounter with IShowSpeed at the AFCON final and gave the streamer a quick reminder of what it is really like to be in combat sports.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 19

Francis Ngannou punches IShowSpeed in viral social media clip

Despite his heavy presence on the internet and popularity on streaming platforms, American streamer IShowSpeed is also a widely known name in the sporting community.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 18

Francis Ngannou floors streamer iShowSpeed with brutal body punch at soccer game

Francis Ngannou gave IShowSpeed a reality check about the dangers of combat sports during a meeting at the Afcon final today. The legendary former UFC heavyweight champion and current PFL star met up with the popular streamer before the game for a brief interaction that was captured on camera.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 14

Francis Ngannou is different in a never-before-seen way ahead of his MMA comeback in 2026

Fans may be surprised when they next see the former UFC heavyweight champion. Francis Ngannou is preparing to make his long-awaited return to the cage after sitting out 2025 entirely.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Francis Ngannou’s Coach Wants Him To Mend Fences With Dana White Amid $370,000+ Loss

In a betting game gone wrong, Francis Ngannou lost a wager of roughly $370,000+ (€320K) for backing his home country, Cameroon, at the African Cup of Nations.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 13

Ngannou’s Search For An Opponent

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is preparing for a return to action in 2026, with his team desperate to secure a fight. Ngannou’s head coach Eric Nicksick provided an update after the fighter’s inactivity from the sport.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 31

Matt Brown On Francis Ngannou: 'I Highly Doubt He Has Any Regrets'

With just one fight remaining on his contract with the Professional Fighters League, Francis Ngannou recently reignited one of MMA’s most tantalizing what-ifs: a return to the UFC for a long-awaited showdown with Jon Jones potentially on the promotion’s planned White House card in June.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 18

Francis Ngannou gives his prediction for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou knows firsthand exactly how dangerous former two-time heavyweight boxing titleholder Anthony Joshua is.

MMA News / HITC / December 14

Francis Ngannou linked to new MMA bout following PFL heavyweight title decision

Francis Ngannou looks set to have an opponent lined up for his return to MMA after over a year. ‘The Predator’ has not been in the cage since knocking out Renan Ferreira back in October 2024.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Ateba Gautier Brings ‘New Francis Ngannou’ Energy With the Most Confusing KO at UFC 320

Now, that was a knockout! Prelim at UFC 320 in T-Mobile Arena saw Ateba Gautier deliver a lightning-fast finish against short-notice replacement Tre’ston Vines.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 19

Former UFC champ Francis Ngannou leaves MMA fans guessing on return

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou has teased yet another long-overdue return to MMA, and he's not ruling out a possibility that has plagued him for a little over two years: a return to where his legend began, the UFC.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 19

Francis Ngannou Responds to Donn Davis’ Comments on PFL Africa Absence

Francis Ngannou has responded to recent remarks from Professional Fighters League (PFL) founder Donn Davis, who expressed disappointment that the former UFC champion skipped the promotion’s inaugural PFL Africa event.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 10

Francis Ngannou At Odds With PFL?

Francis Ngannou left the UFC in early 2023 after a highly publicized contractual dispute, eventually signing with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in a landmark deal that gave him both in cage and executive opportunities.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 10

Where’s Francis? PFL boss baffled by Ngannou missing major Africa event

PFL founder Donn Davis made his feelings clear on Francis Ngannou following the promotion's latest event in Africa, admitting he was 'disappointed' by 'The Predator's' absence at their debut event in July.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 23

Francis Ngannou quotes Mike Tyson in first message since bike accident

Francis Ngannou has finally opened up in a social media post since being involved in a horrific incident over the Easter holidays. Ngannou was involved in a motorbike accident in Cameroon, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Ntsama Brigitte Manuella.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 30

World's Strongest Man interested in Francis Ngannou MMA clash

Former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall is willing to put it all on the line if the price is right. 37 year old Hall made his official MMA debut on April 26, where he demolished fellow World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski in the opening seconds.