PFL CEO Peter Murray sheds light on Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA and potential opponents. Get all the details on Ngannou’s comeback and the upcoming PFL debut.
| PFL CEO Peter Murray sheds light on Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA and potential opponents.
| Murray reveals that Ngannou is expected to compete in the PFL in 2024 after his boxing clash against Anthony Joshua.
| The winner of the upcoming Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader fight could potentially be Ngannou’s first opponent in the PFL.
| Excitement builds as fans eagerly await Ngannou’s return to the octagon.
PFL CEO Peter Murray recently discussed the highly anticipated return of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou to the world of mixed martial arts. In a conversation with MMA media, Murray shared exciting details about Ngannou’s comeback and potential opponents.
Murray began by addressing the future plans for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the departure of Kayla Harrison from the promotion. He then shifted the focus to ‘The Predator’ and revealed that they are expecting Ngannou to compete in the PFL in 2024, following his upcoming boxing clash against Anthony Joshua.
The PFL CEO mentioned an upcoming event on Feb. 24, where Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader are scheduled to face off in the PFL vs. Bellator event. Murray hinted that the winner of this fight could potentially be Ngannou’s first opponent in his PFL debut.
Expressing his excitement about Ngannou’s return, Murray stated, "Yeah, we’re excited about Francis returning to the cage. Francis, right now, is obviously focused on a major event… against ‘AJ’. After that, we’ll put the finishing touches on Francis, his opponent, the timing. So, we’re excited about making that fight happen this year… Whether Renan or Bader, the winner taking the man on the mountain and we’ll see. That’s certainly an option. There are other options that we’re weighing."
This announcement has sent shockwaves through the MMA community, as fans eagerly await Ngannou’s return to the octagon. With potential matchups against Ferreira or Bader, the PFL is set to deliver exciting fights for its fans.
Stay tuned for more updates on Francis Ngannou’s journey back to the world of mixed martial arts and his upcoming debut in the Professional Fighters League.
