Jesus Pinedo knows he has a tough road to make it into the 2023 PFL playoffs, but he’s not sweating it.
A first-round finish on Thursday would put the Peruvian fighter …read more
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The 2023 PFL light heavyweight season was forced into a major makeover.
Five of the 10 fighters competing in this year’s 205-pound weight class failed drug tests stemming from their first …read more
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Marlon Moraes enters PFL 4 on a six-bout losing streak in which he has been finished by knockout or technical knockout in all of those defeats. …read more
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The lineup for the second leg of the Professional Fighters League regular season changed significantly when 10 fighters failed drug tests after the organization’s first three events of 2023. …read more
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UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall backs Francis Ngannou to beat Deontay Wilder should they meet in the boxing ring.
Since leaving the UFC and signing his monumental deal with PFL, Ngannou is …read more
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Francis Ngannou has inserted himself into the baddest man on the planet fray, calling out Tyson Fury. He even got an assist from PFL promotion mate Jake Paul. This all …read more
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We want your predictions for Thursday’s PFL 2023, Week 4 event in Atlanta.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each …read more
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Chael Sonnen believes the PFL doesn’t have a PED problem.
Despite recently signing lineal heavyweight champion Francis …read more
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Longtime MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro would like to see one of his pupils get the first crack at Francis Ngannou under the PFL banner.
Cordeiro, the founder …read more
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Francis Ngannou’s manager Marquel Martin expects to have a tune-up boxing bout before jumping into a big-name fight.
Ngannou’s monumental new deal with PFL has given ‘The Predator’ the freedom and …read more
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MMA Return? …read more
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Legit challengers …read more
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Texas will play host to the first leg of the Professional Fighters League’s 2023 playoffs. …read more
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San Antonio hosts the start of the PFL Playoffs in August.
The league announced Thursday that the first 2023 PFL Playoff …read more
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Claressa Shields doesn’t regret taking a chance.
A two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-division champion boxer, Shields is widely considered to be the …read more
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Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on the UFC heavyweight division after Francis Ngannou’s move to PFL was confirmed. As we now all know, Francis Ngannou has signed a deal …read more
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Suspended …read more
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We are different …read more
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Rob Wilkinson’s attempt to repeat as PFL light heavyweight champion has come to an end.
According to multiple reports, Wilkinson has tested positive for a banned substance following a drug test …read more
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Ex-PFL light heavyweight champion Rob Wilkinson has been pulled from the ongoing 2023 season after testing positive for a banned …read more
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Olena Kolesnyk knows a lackluster performance won’t suffice when she steps in the cage against Yoko Higashi at 2023 PFL 5
With two points in the women’s featherweight regular season standings, …read more
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PFL is ‘exploding’ …read more
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Off the back of his monumental signing with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) earlier this month, former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has been tipped to potentially face a …read more
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Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator, or PFL gloves. Modern-era …read more
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Shane Burgos’ PFL debut loss left a sour taste in his mouth.
Burgos (15-4) was suffocated by 2022 PFL lightweight champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier in their season opener at 2023 PFL 3 in …read more
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Francis Ngannou shook up the sport when he relinquished the UFC heavyweight title so he could test free agency, and …read more
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Former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has been touted as once, “very close” to rejoining the UFC – prior to his eventual transition to the PFL (Professional Fighters League) earlier …read more
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“Dude, Gimmicks?” …read more
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Brown questions PFL …read more
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Donn Davis, the founder of PFL, has fired back at Dana White. Last week, Francis Ngannou officially signed his contract with PFL and he is expected to debut in 2024, …read more
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Worthy Foe? …read more
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Randy Couture thinks Ante Delija would make a great debut opponent for Francis Ngannou in the PFL.
Ngannou signed with PFL and is expected to box first, then make his MMA …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion was the biggest MMA free agent in a long time. Brett Okamoto shares the details and conversations that led him to the PFL. …read more
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It’s hard to deny that Francis Ngannou won in free agency after he left the UFC as heavyweight champion before …read more
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Cejudo’s query …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou officially ended his free agency after signing a landmark contract with the PFL last week.
The deal will pay him an undisclosed minimum purse for his …read more
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On Saturday night UFC president Dana White responded to the news that Francis Ngannou had signed with the PFL. His long rant covered many angles but the gist of it …read more
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Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Mike Bohn, …read more
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Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou is nothing more than a pipe dream after “The Predator” signed with the PFL this …read more
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Francis Ngannou apparently heard Dana White loud and clear – and he disputes the UFC president’s latest takes on his departure and PFL signing.
Following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 224 at …read more
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Dana White is not among those folks praising Francis Ngannou and his recent announcement of his signing with the PFL.
Many fighters, including former UFC champion Daniel Cormier and current …read more
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Dana White is not a fan of his competitor’s new deal with Francis Ngannou.
Ngannou inked an unprecedented …read more
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Dana White thinks the PFL are fools for offering Francis Ngannou a truckload of cash for so little in return.
The former UFC heavyweight champion made waves this week, revealing …read more
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Conor McGregor still believes Francis Ngannou should have worked things out with the UFC.
McGregor is happy for Ngannou and the former …read more
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Aspen Ladd is behind the 8 ball, and she knows it, which is why her mindset heading into her next fight is slightly different.
Ladd (10-4) takes on Karolina Sobek (4-1) …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santo commended Francis Ngannou for sticking to his guns and making a deal that not only benefitted him but the whole of the sport.
‘The …read more
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Jon Jones went two weeks without tweeting but then Francis Ngannou’s groundbreaking new contract with the PFL was announced Tuesday, and he got all mad about it.
Ever since then, it’s …read more
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Francis Ngannou’s free agency, at least in MMA, came to an end this week. Now that PFL is his new home after signing a groundbreaking deal, many are wondering what …read more
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Jon Jones is still taking shots at Francis Ngannou. This week, it was revealed that Ngannou signed with the PFL after being a free agent for a few months now. …read more
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Israel Adesanya believes Francis Ngannou’s move to PFL will have an impact on other organizations.
Ngannou parted ways with the UFC after asking for multiple requirements that weren’t met for a …read more
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Matchroom Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has claimed that while former boxing world champion, Anthony Joshua is receptive to the idea of a future fight with former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis …read more
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Francis Ngannou ended his MMA free agency as the former UFC heavyweight champion signed a new deal with the PFL. While there are still more questions that need to be …read more
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Francis Ngannou ended his free agency after signing his landmark PFL deal, earning a contract that not only will pay him millions of dollars but offer the kinds of concessions …read more
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A slew of PFL fighters have been popped for banned substances. All of the failed drug tests stem from the fighters’ first 2023 regular season bouts. Here is a list …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou does regret missing out on a fight with Jon Jones. ‘The Predator’ ended his lengthy free agency earlier this week, signing with the PFL. …read more
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PFL’s Jake Paul has sent a challenge to the UFC after the promotion’s signing of Francis Ngannou. Earlier this week, ‘The Predator’ ended his lengthy free agency period. Ngannou famously …read more
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The Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that nine PFL fighters tested positive for banned substances last month and have been suspended by the promotion. …read more
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Francis Ngannou has found a new home with the PFL, but that won’t cover his plans to start a boxing career.
On Tuesday, the PFL revealed it signed Ngannou to a …read more
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A total of nine PFL fighters on Wednesday faced suspensions from the Nevada Athletic Commission. Several had wins overturned to …read more
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Francis Ngannou will always regret not stepping inside the Octagon with current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
After months of speculation and negotiations, Ngannou revealed on Tuesday that he had signed …read more
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Jake Paul offers optimistic resolution to the current Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones situation.
Yesterday, it was revealed that that Ngannou had signed a monumental deal with the PFL after leaving …read more
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Francis Ngannou is no longer an MMA free agent.
More than five months after departing the UFC as its heavyweight champion, Ngannou …read more
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The Francis Ngannou sweepstakes came to a close Tuesday as it was announced that he signed a historic and lucrative contract with the PFL, officially ending a five-month free agency …read more
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Off the back of his monumental signature to the PFL (Professional Fighters League), former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has revealed he felt pressured by ONE Championship CEO, Chatri …read more
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A parade of fighters have given their thoughts on the news that Francis Ngannou has opted to sign a deal with the PFL. Earlier this week, it was announced that …read more
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Now that Ngannou is officially the newest member of PFL, we look at how the deal happened and what’s next for the heavyweight star. …read more
Source:: ESPN
PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou has explained why his promotional debut won’t happen for a while. ‘The Predator’ has been out of the cage since a unanimous decision win over …read more
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PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou has taken time to hit back at BKFC’s David Feldman. ‘The Predator’ recently ended his lengthy free agency by signing with the PFL. Ngannou famously …read more
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The PFL can argue it now has “the baddest man on the planet” on its roster, and apparently he wasn’t as hard to come by as some people might imagine.
On …read more
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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has hit back at Francis Ngannou. ‘Bones’ has been out of the cage since March, when he faced Ciryl Gane. However, as the story goes, …read more
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Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou traded barbs on social media shortly after news broke that ‘The Predator’ had signed with the Professional Fighters League.
After months of speculation and negotiations with …read more
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Jake Paul is sending a welcome message to the ‘baddest man on the planet’, Francis Ngannou, after signing with PFL. The news broke this morning that Ngannou, the former UFC …read more
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Jon Jones has reacted to the news that former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed a deal to fight for PFL (Professional Fighters League). Earlier today, news broke that …read more
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Jon Jones has taken a shot at Francis Ngannou after “The Predator” announced his new contract with the PFL.
Ngannou announced …read more
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Jon Jones has reacted to the news that former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed a deal to fight for PFL (Professional Fighters League). Earlier today, news broke that …read more
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Francis Ngannou is naming the boxer he plans to face before making his PFL debut. The former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, made headlines today, Tuesday, May 16th, when it …read more
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‘The Predator’ has landed. Francis Ngannou (17-3 MMA) has signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and will make his promotional debut in 2024. The news of the signing first …read more
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Francis Ngannou has made his decision.
The former UFC heavyweight champion is headed to the PFL and will compete next year in …read more
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Francis Ngannou is the talk of the combat sports world and for obvious reasons.
On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the former UFC heavyweight champion ended his free agency after …read more
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Jake Paul is elated to have Francis Ngannou join him in the PFL.
Officials announced on Tuesday that Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, signed with PFL where, just like Paul, …read more
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Francis Ngannou, free agent no more! The former UFC heavyweight champion is officially part of the PFL, …read more
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The wait is over. We now know what Francis Ngannou is doing next … kind of.
The PFL confirmed the former UFC heavyweight champion had signed after an initial report …read more
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Francis Ngannou and the PFL on Tuesday revealed a deal to bring the former UFC heavyweight champion into the PFL fold.
The PFL framed the signing as the most valuable …read more
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Following months of negotiations that led to Francis Ngannou leaving the Octagon in the rearview mirror, the former UFC heavyweight champion has inked a deal with the PFL.
No financial details …read more
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Nothing is impossible.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou recently put pen to paper for a blockbuster deal in PFL, with “The …read more
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Francis Ngannou | Louis Grasse, PFL
The long wait for Francis Ngannou’s free agent decision is over as the former UFC heavyweight champion announced Tuesday …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is headed to the PFL.
After months of negotiating with a number of organizations, Ngannou has signed a deal with PFL, promotion officials announced Tuesday …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, one of the biggest free agents in MMA history, has signed an expansive, multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League. …read more
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Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has reportedly inked terms on an official contract with the PFL (Professional Fighters League), ahead of a promotional debut next year as part …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The PFL has won the Francis Ngannou sweepstakes.
The tournament-based promotion announced its major signing on Tuesday via The New York …read more
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Cédric Doumbé didn’t get to fight for the UFC, but it appears to have worked out much better for his …read more
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It looks like former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight king Francis Ngannou could be close to a return.
Ngannou, who parted …read more
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Brendan Loughnane | Cooper Neill, PFL
The PFL is moving on amid an embarrassing situation.
Earlier this week, MMA Fighting reported that four of the league’s …read more
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The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended nine fighters from the Professional Fighters League, forcing the promotion to make major changes to its 2023 season. …read more
Source:: ESPN
French kickboxing phenom Cedric Doumbe has signed with the Professional Fighters League after months of speculation that the two-time GLORY Kickboxing champion would end up with the UFC.
Making his combat …read more
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The PFL has landed the hottest French prospect in MMA, but Doumbe didn’t come cheap. Hot French prospect Cedric Doumbe …read more
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Chris Wade will take a kill-or-be-killed approach heading into 2023 PFL 4.
Wade (22-9) meets Ryoji Kudo (11-5-1) on June 8 at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. “The Long Island Killer” will …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Professional Fighters League has signed kickboxer Cédric Doumbé, a former Glory Kickboxing welterweight champion who is 4-0 as a pro MMA fighter with four finishes via KO/TKO. …read more
Source:: ESPN
The PFL (Professional Fighters League) have confirmed the signing of former two-time GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion, Cedric Doumbe to a multi-fight deal, following links to a move and debut with …read more
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