Former UFC heavyweight champion and PFL fighter, Francis Ngannou spoke to DAZN and confirmed that Francis Ngannou isn’t done with MMA, his intention to return to MMA competition at some point in the future. Francis Ngannou, was in London on Monday for a press conference promoting his upcoming boxing match with Anthony Joshua.
Ngannou expressed his passion for fighting and stated that he enjoys hitting people more than getting hit. He emphasized that whenever there’s a good opportunity for a big fight, he will be ready to participate and deliver an exciting performance. Despite his venture into boxing, Ngannou made it clear that he is not done with MMA. He believes that there are still great fights to offer fans and he values the support of his MMA fans who have been with him since the beginning.
Although Ngannou has not competed in MMA since defending his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in January 2022, he remains determined to continue his MMA career. After a year of inactivity and failed contract negotiations with the UFC, Ngannou became a free agent and signed with the PFL as both an executive and a fighter. However, he has yet to make his debut in the league.
During Ngannou’s absence, Jon Jones claimed the vacant title by defeating Gane at UFC 285. Despite the long-standing public discussion about a potential fight between Ngannou and Jones, Ngannou expressed his preference for a rematch against undefeated heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury. Ngannou lost a narrow split decision to Fury in their previous encounter and still feels that there is unfinished business. He believes he can do better and wants the opportunity to prove himself.
The determination and passion of Francis Ngannou for MMA were evident during his recent press conference in London. Despite his upcoming boxing match with Anthony Joshua, Ngannou made it clear that he is not done with MMA. He expressed his love for hitting people and his readiness to participate in big fights. Ngannou’s fans have been with him since the beginning, and he values their support as he continues his MMA journey.
Ngannou’s last MMA fight was in January 2022, when he defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. Since then, he has faced challenges in contract negotiations and became a free agent. Ngannou’s determination to continue his MMA career led him to sign with the PFL, where he serves as both an executive and a fighter. Although he is yet to make his debut in the league, Ngannou remains focused on his goal.
While there has been speculation about a potential fight between Ngannou and Jon Jones, Ngannou expressed his preference for a rematch against Tyson Fury. Despite losing a narrow split decision to Fury in their previous encounter, Ngannou believes there is unfinished business. He wants the opportunity to prove himself and believes he can do better. Ngannou’s fans eagerly await his return to the MMA scene, knowing that he is far from done in the sport.
