Overview
- Vadim Nemkov captured the PFL heavyweight championship in Lyon with a first-round submission of Renan Ferreira and immediately said he wants Ngannou next.
- Ngannou responded on X that he is ready and told Nemkov “see you soon,” signaling interest though no fight has been officially announced.
- PFL CEO John Martin says the promotion is working on something “very special” for Ngannou and expects him to compete in 2026.
- Ngannou has not fought in MMA since his October 2024 knockout of Ferreira and has one fight remaining on his PFL deal.
- UFC president Dana White reiterated he has no interest in bringing Ngannou back, while pundit proposals such as a Gable Steveson co-promotion remain speculative.