Kicked out of the PFL: Francis Ngannou is a free agent again

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) press service announced that former UFC heavyweight champion (120 kg), Cameroonian fighter Francis Ngannou, has been released from his contract with the organization and has become a free agent.

"The Professional Fighting League has decided to part ways with Francis Ngannou. We deeply respect Francis as an athlete and as a person and wish him success in the next chapter of his combat sports career. The PFL remains focused on identifying and signing the best athletes in the sport, continuing to provide fans around the world with top-tier competition" a PFL representative told MMA Mania.

Francis Ngannou signed with the PFL in May 2023. He has fought only once since then, knocking out Renan Ferreira in 2024 to win the heavyweight title.