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Mike Bohn

KSW boss pitches PFL co-promotion for Francis Ngannou vs. champ Phil De Fries

The rest of Francis Ngannou’s year will be focused on his anticipated boxing match with Tyson Fury. Once that’s complete, though, he is expected to return to MMA and debut in the PFL.

After concluding his UFC contract and splitting from the promotion earlier this year, Ngannou (17-3) signed with PFL for an expected debut in early 2024. There’s no clear-cut opponent for him, however, and KSW co-owner Martin Lewandowski has a pitch involving his current heavyweight champion, Phil De Fries.

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