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Renan Ferreira clears air on Francis Ngannou comments: ‘I would never go that low to promote a fight’

The two heavyweights are scheduled to face off in the main event of the PFL pay-per-view show Oct. 19 in Saudi Arabia.

PFL 9 results: Brendan Loughnane advances to another $1 million final in night of decisions

Brendan Loughnane is once again on the doorstep of $1 million.

Gabriel Braga: It’s Timur Khizriev’s turn to suffer first loss at PFL 9

Gabriel Braga looks to take one big step closer to the featherweight final at PFL 9 on Friday night.

Francis Ngannou responds to Dana White: According to UFC, ‘it was Jon Jones that didn’t want to fight me’

Francis Ngannou denies that he avoided a fight against Jon Jones and in fact he says that the UFC told him specifically that Jones wasn’t interested when they sat down at the negotiating table.

PFL 9 Results: Loughnane vs. Kamaka III

Get PFL 9 results for the Loughnane vs. Kamaka III event Friday night.

Renan Ferreira warns Francis Ngannou to focus on PFL fight, not boxing return: ‘He has a big problem ahead of him’

Renan Ferreira welcomes Francis Ngannou back to MMA in the PFL cage after a short but intense 0-2 run in boxing.

PFL 9 weigh-in video

Watch the PFL 9 ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of Friday night’s event in Washington, D.C.

PFL Battle of the Giants: Ngannou vs. Ferreira press conference video

Watch Francis Ngannou, Renan Ferreira, Jake Paul and more at the PFL Battle of the Giants press conference at 1 p.m. ET. on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

Rankings Shakeup: Dan Hooker, Kai Kara-France headline big moves after UFC 305

The City Kickboxing crew — aside from Israel Adesanya — headlined the biggest rankings moves after UFC 305.

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Is Dricus du Plessis a top-5 fighter in the world after UFC 305?

Is Dricus du Plessis a top-five fighter in the world after his triumph over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305?

Watch Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul NYC press conference video

Watch Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul NYC press conference video on Sunday afternoon.

PFL 8 Results: Kasanganay vs. Silveira

Get PFL 8 results for the Kasanganay vs. Silveira event Friday night.

PFL 8 Results: Impa Kasanganay moves on to finals, Biaggio Ali Walsh delivers dazzling knockout

Watch Biaggio Ali Walsh deliver one-punch knockout at PFL 8

Biaggio Ali Walsh scored the first knockout of his professional career on Friday at PFL with a devastating one-punch finish.

Rob Wilkinson promises there’s always ‘something to prove’ regardless of his comeback from suspension

Rob Wilkinson feels just as motivated as ever before to win the PFL season tournament even if 2024 might seem different after he got eliminated from the 2023 season after testing positive for a banned substance.

Josh Silveira uses painful loss to Impa Kasanganay as fuel for PFL 8 rematch

Josh Silveira is looking for revenge, a belt and a million-dollar check in the 2024 PFL light heavyweight playoffs.

Israel Adesanya bristles at UFC trying to ‘whitewash’ Francis Ngannou out of history

Israel Adesanya backs his friend Francis Ngannou and the incredible accomplishments he achieved in the UFC, even if the promotion doesn’t want to mention his name much these days.

A.J. McKee vs. Paul Hughes targeted for PFL PPV in October

A lightweight matchup between A.J. McKee and Paul Hughes is expected for the PFL superfight pay-per-view card in October headlined by the return of Francis Ngannou.

Ex-PFL champion Bruno Cappelozza suspended 1 year by USADA after failed drug test

PFL heavyweight Bruno Cappelozza faces his second suspension for a failed drug test, this time with USADA handing down the punishment.

Francis Ngannou motivated to return to MMA competition in memory of son: ‘For Kobe’

Francis Ngannou fights for the first time since the tragic death of his infant son when he meets Renan Ferreira at a PFL event on Oct. 19.

Coach: Francis Ngannou has ‘fallen in love with MMA’ again ahead of PFL debut

Eric Nicksick reacts to Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA becoming official as PFL announced Ngannou will meet Renan Ferreira in October.

BTL: Umar Nurmagomedov shines, Topuria vs. Holloway, Ngannou’s MMA return set

Topics include Umar Nurmagomedov’s massive win at UFC Abu Dhabi, Dana White announcing Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway and Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 308, and more.

Francis Ngannou: PFL debut against Renan Ferreira will remind everyone ‘who I am’

Francis Ngannou competes in MMA for the first time since January 2022 when he takes on PFL heavyweight king Renan Ferreira on Oct. 19.

Watch Francis Ngannou star as space gladiator in newly released ‘Rebel Moon’ director’s cut

Francis Ngannou has a speaking role in the director’s cut of Zach Snyder’s "Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire."

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira, Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco headline PFL PPV in October

Francis Ngannou makes his long-awaited PFL debut alongside Cris Cyborg in the upcoming PFL pay-per-view super fight event set for Oct. 19

Disney raising prices on ESPN+ again in October

The cost to follow the UFC will increase starting in October as ESPN announces plans to raise prices for ESPN+ along with all of the other streaming services owned by Disney.

Neiman Gracie enters PFL 9 welterweight playoffs with Don Madge injured

Magomed Umalatov now faces Neiman Gracie in the PFL welterweight semifinals later this month.

PFL exec not interested in Muhammad Mokaev: ‘Apparently he’s just a pain in the ass to deal with’

Muhammad Mokaev’s rough stretch just keeps getting rougher.

PFL 7 results: Denis Goltsov, Dakota Ditcheva advance to $1 million finals with quick knockouts

Denis Goltsov and Dakota Ditcheva punched their tickets to 2024’s $1 million finals in style on Friday at PFL 7.

PFL 7 results: Goltsov vs. Johnson

Get PFL 7 results for the Goltsov vs. Johnson fight card from Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

Liz Carmouche praises former opponent Ronda Rousey: She ‘made women’s MMA what it is today’

Liz Carmouche praises former opponent Ronda Rousey and admits as much as she wanted to beat her back in 2013, she knows women’s MMA reached new heights after she became UFC champion.

PFL 7 weigh-in video

Watch the PFL 7 ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of Friday’s event in Nashville, Tenn.

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