Overview

• In a new interview with Ariel Helwani, Ngannou dismissed a comeback to the UFC, saying, "I’m in a contract with the PFL."
• He confirmed he is pursuing a boxing match with Deontay Wilder, saying "we’re setting some things up" and that direct talks are expected soon.
• Ngannou said a proposed Jon Jones superfight "never got off" because the UFC would not agree to co-promotion, adding that Turki Alalshikh tried to make it happen.
• UFC president Dana White recently said he would be shocked if Ngannou ever returned and added, "I’m not a fan," a remark Ngannou brushed off.
• After his 2024 boxing loss to Anthony Joshua, Ngannou returned to MMA and stopped Renan Ferreira to win PFL’s Super Fights heavyweight title, and he has one fight left on his PFL deal.