"The Professional Fighters League has made the decision to part ways with Francis Ngannou. We have great respect for Francis as both an athlete and a person, and we wish him success in the next chapter of his combat sports career. The PFL remains focused on recruiting and signing the best athletes in the sport while continuing to deliver world-class competition for fans around the globe."
"Ngannou (18-3) made just one appearance for the PFL, scoring a first-round TKO victory over Renan Ferreira at PFL Super Fights in 2024. Despite his limited activity in the promotion, Ngannou spent much of that time competing in the boxing ring. He dropped a split decision to Tyson Fury in 2023 before suffering a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in 2024."
The Professional Fighters League officially released Francis Ngannou from his contract, concluding a three-year relationship that was expected to significantly impact combat sports. Ngannou competed in only one PFL fight, achieving a first-round TKO victory over Renan Ferreira at PFL Super Fights in 2024. During his time with the promotion, he primarily focused on boxing, losing a split decision to Tyson Fury in 2023 and suffering a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in 2024. The promotion expressed respect for Ngannou as both an athlete and person while remaining committed to recruiting top talent. Following the announcement, speculation emerged regarding a potential UFC return and a possible matchup with Jon Jones, though UFC leadership has previously indicated no path exists for his return.
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