Francis Ngannou is a former heavyweight champion of the UFC. However, Dana White decided that he did not want to pay the man his fair share. Consequently, Ngannou gave up his title so that he could get more money somewhere else. Overall, it has been a difficult road for the former UFC heavyweight. Although, it appears as though he has finally gotten the contract he wants. According to TMZ, Ngannou has officially signed with the Professional Fighters League, or PFL for short.
In the middle of next year, Francis Ngannou will get to be part of the Super Fight Division. Additionally, he has been placed on their Global Advisory Board. This is a condition that was essential for Ngannou to agree to any potential deals. Moreover, he will be the chairman of the PFL expansion that is happening in Africa. This will also come with some equity for Ngannou, who has been adamant about growing MMA in Africa. In a statement, Ngannou explained just how excited he is for this new venture.
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“I am very excited for this game-changing partnership with the Professional Fighters League to continue my MMA fighting career in the PFL’s PPV Super Fight Division,” Ngannou said. “I believe in the PFL’s ‘fighter first’ culture and global vision including developing the sport in Africa. With that, I am also proud to announce that I will serve as Chairman of PFL Africa which will be the leading MMA organization on the continent providing great African fighters the opportunity to compete on a global platform.”
The PFL may not be as big as the UFC, but it certainly has some potential right about now. Jake Paul joined the Professional Fighters League back in January, and since then, he has acted as an ambassador for the brand. As it pertains to Francis Ngannou, there is no doubt that he is going to crush his position. At this point, the PFL can expect a lot more viewership in the future. Furthermore, they may just be able to bring in more fighters from the UFC. Let us know your thoughts on this move, in the comments section below.
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