Trending Now - PFL Ends Partnership With Fighter Francis Ngannou

WHO:

Francis Ngannou, combat sports star, former UFC heavyweight champion

Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Donn Davis, former chairman of PFL

Peter Murray, former CEO of PFL

Dana White, UFC CEO

WHAT:

PFL officially announced the termination of its partnership with Francis Ngannou on March 6, 2026.

Ngannou has been released from his contract with PFL.

Ngannou fought only once in the PFL, defeating Renan Ferreira via TKO in the first round on October 19, 2024.

Ngannou's record stands at 18 wins and 3 losses.

Ngannou's signing with PFL began in May 2023.

Ngannou participated in two boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in 2023 and 2024.

WHERE:

PFL headquarters (not specified)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (location of Ngannou's fight against Renan Ferreira)

Cameroon (Ngannou's home country)

WHEN:

Ngannou's fight against Renan Ferreira occurred on October 19, 2024.

Ngannou signed with PFL in May 2023.

Ngannou was granted free agency in January 2023.

Ngannou was knocked out by Joshua in March 2024.

Ngannou's son, Kobe, passed away in 2024.

Ngannou was involved in a motorcycle accident in Cameroon in April 2025.

WHY:

The PFL stated it made the decision to part ways with Ngannou to focus on recruiting and signing the best athletes in the sport.

Ngannou's signing was initially seen as a major win for both him and PFL, following a tumultuous departure from the UFC.

HOW:

The PFL announced the split via social media.

Ngannou's PFL contract allowed him to negotiate non-MMA opportunities, which he utilized for boxing matches.

The Professional Fighters League announced yesterday that it has officially terminated its partnership with combat sports star Francis Ngannou, releasing him from his contract. Ngannou, who signed with PFL in May 2023 and only fought once for the organization, has a professional record of 18 wins and 3 losses, with his sole PFL victory coming against Renan Ferreira via TKO in October 2024. The decision to part ways was made as PFL aims to focus on recruiting top athletes in the sport, following Ngannou's high-profile boxing matches and a challenging personal year.