最近のPFLからのリリース後、フランシス・ンガヌーは3月10日の記者会見でUFC離脱が自身のレガシーを損なうとの批判を退け、家族の保障こそが真のレガシーだと強調した。彼はジョン・ジョーンズのUFC契約紛争を支持し、MVPとの新契約を発表、5月16日にフィリップ・リンス戦を行うことを明らかにした。
フランシス・ンガヌーは2026年3月10日、間近に迫ったロンダ・ラウジー対ジナ・カラノイベントを宣伝する記者会見に出席した。これは3月6日にPFLとの相互合意による離脱の数日後で、2023年にUFC離脱後に結んだ契約を終了させるものだった。
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to MMA after a 19-month absence, facing Philipe Lins in a five-round bout headlining the undercard of Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural event on May 16, 2026. The card, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, streams live on Netflix from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Ngannou, 39, recently parted ways with the PFL on March 6 and signed with MVP, co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian.
The Professional Fighters League announced on March 6, 2026, that it has parted ways with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, ending a three-year contract after just one MMA bout. The 39-year-old Cameroonian, now a free agent with an 18-3 MMA record, has expressed interest in returning to MMA amid PFL's ongoing restructuring and questions over its African expansion.
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At a press conference in Los Angeles on March 10, 2026, Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul of Most Valuable Promotions sharply criticized the UFC's business practices and fighter compensation while promoting the upcoming Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA bout. Rousey described the UFC as one of the worst places to make a living, highlighting its $7.7 billion valuation and shift toward shareholder priorities. The event underscores growing discontent among former UFC figures as MVP launches its first MMA card on Netflix.
UFC CEO Dana White stated that Jon Jones was never considered for the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, attributing the decision to the fighter's health issues and retirement status. The card, announced during UFC 326, features Ilia Topuria versus Justin Gaethje in the main event and Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title in the co-main. Jones responded with deleted social media posts questioning the negotiations and his status with the promotion.
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Former UFC champion Jon Jones has publicly requested his release from the promotion following a dispute with CEO Dana White over his exclusion from the upcoming White House event. Jones claims negotiations for a spot on the June 14 card were ongoing until a lowball offer ended talks, while White insists Jones was never seriously considered due to health concerns. The feud highlights tensions between the fighter and the UFC amid Jones' storied career.
South African mixed martial arts fighter Nkosi Ndebele will headline the opening event of PFL Africa season two on 10 April at Sun Arena in Pretoria. The 31-year-old from Diepsloot aims to defend his bantamweight title won in the inaugural season last year.
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UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has voiced support for middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev's interest in competing at light heavyweight. Cormier believes Chimaev's physique suits the 205-pound division after observing his sparring sessions. Meanwhile, discussions intensify around Chimaev's next title defense.