Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis
Ngannou appears to be on the verge of making his promotional
debut with the
Professional Fighters League.

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Ngannou, who signed with the PFL last year, has yet to make his
debut as he focused on boxing fights against Tyson Fury
and Anthony
Joshua. “The Predator” discussed his MMA future during an
appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Tuesday. When
asked about his time in boxing and the focus on his upcoming plans,
Ngannou revealed that the PFL is working on his first fight with
the promotion, and he revealed a potential opponent, date and
location for his fight.

According to Ngannou, his relationship with the PFL is “pretty
good,” and they are working on his debut to take place against 2023
heavyweight champion Renan
Ferreira.

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“It’s working pretty good, we have a good relationship. I will be
fighting by the end of the year. I think Renan Ferreira is the
guy,” Ngannou said.

Although he is not a household name, the former
UFC champion gave plenty of credit and praise to Ferreira.

“I’ve been telling people about this guy for almost two years,”
Ngannou said. “I said ‘Watch this guy’ — very athletic, fast
hands, knees, very athletic. I think it’s going to be him.”

Ngannou would add that the PFL is targeting the fight to take place
in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 19, although the date and event has not yet
been confirmed. Ngannou did mention that despite no plans being
finalized, he believes Cedric
Doumbe would also be on the card for the event.

Ferreira soared into the spotlight after a successful run in the
2023 PFL heavyweight season where he capped off a three-fight
finish streak to claim the PFL heavyweight title. He then began his
2024 campaign with a first-round knockout of Bellator champion
Ryan
Bader at a PFL vs. Bellator event on Feb. 24.

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