Francis Ngannou, former UFC champion, joins PFL

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou signed an exclusive multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League on Tuesday.

Ngannou, 36, fought out of his UFC contract to become one of the biggest free agents in MMA history. He is expected to make his PFL debut in 2024 against an opponent yet to be named.

“The PFL is excited to announce its groundbreaking strategic partnership with Francis…