Overview
- Vadim Nemkov captured the inaugural PFL heavyweight belt at PFL Lyon with a first‑round submission of Renan Ferreira and immediately called for a fight with Ngannou.
- Ngannou responded on X that he has “been ready for a long time,” publicly accepting Nemkov’s challenge.
- PFL CEO John Martin said the promotion is planning a bespoke 2026 event for Ngannou and confirmed he has one bout remaining on his PFL deal.
- Dana White reiterated he does not want Ngannou back in the UFC, dismissing talk of a reunion despite Ngannou’s pending contractual freedom.
- Ngannou has not fought in MMA since his October 2024 PFL debut KO of Ferreira after pursuing high‑profile boxing matches with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.