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Ben Davies

Francis Ngannou called out for fight by ex-UFC star after $20million offer snub

Francis Ngannou has been offered a fight in the PFL by ex-UFC heavyweight Fabricio Werdum.

The ex-UFC heavyweight champion elected to vacate his crown and exit the promotion after failing to agree a new deal. Since his departure, Ngannou has been in talks over a number of fighting opportunities including a boxing fight against Deontay Wilder and potential appearances in rival MMA promotions including Bellator and PFL.

News broke this week that talks had broken down between Ngannou and MMA label ONE, with boss Chatri Sityodtong claiming the star rejected a guaranteed $20million contract. But his future could now lie in the PFL, with ex-undisputed UFC champion Werdum has become the latest to demand a meeting in the cage.

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