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Alex Pattle

Francis Ngannou: Ex-UFC heavyweight champion signs with PFL

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Francis Ngannou has revealed that his PFL opponents will receive a base pay of $2million as part of his deal with the promotion, marking an unprecedented move in combat sports.

Ngannou, 36, vacated the UFC heavyweight title in January upon deciding to leave the company, and his next move had been the subject of intense speculation until Tuesday, when he announced that he had signed with the Professional Fighters League.

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