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Video: Francis Ngannou books long-awaited PFL debut. Still the best heavyweight in MMA?

Is Francis Ngannou the best heavyweight in MMA today? If not, can he be with a win in his PFL debut? We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."

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Israel Adesanya goes off on ‘privileged’ Dricus Du Plessis: ‘We paved the way for him’

Israel Adesanya won't let go of what Dricus Du Plessis said about becoming the first UFC African champion.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Francis Ngannou books PFL debut, UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya preview, more

On this week's episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses Francis Ngannou's MMA return, UFC 305, and much more.

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Eric Nicksick ‘very optimistic’ about potential of Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones cross-promotional fight

Eric Nicksick would love the opportunity to lead Francis Ngannou into battle against Jon Jones in a cross-promotional bout.

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Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou ‘in a good place,’ main focus to help him ‘heal’ after son’s tragedy

Coach Eric Nicksick is happy to have Francis Ngannou back on the mats as he prepares for his PFL debut vs. Renan Ferreira.

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Francis Ngannou And Cris Cyborg To Headline Historic PFL Event

Ngannou and Cyborg headline PFL's historic fight card on October 19, featuring top MMA talent in a thrilling showdown.

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Francis Ngannou’s MMA return finally official as heavyweight’s PFL debut is announced

The ex-UFC champion last competed in MMA in January 2022, and he will return to the sport in October, having completed his boxing endeavour

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UFC heavyweight title history: Mark Coleman, Stipe Miocic, Tom Aspinall and more

Ahead of UFC 309, take a look at a chronological history of the UFC heavyweight belt.

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Francis Ngannou reveals next opponent and fight date after Anthony Joshua knockout

The 37-year-old will be fighting in the Professional Fighters League after leaving the UFC in 2022

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Francis Ngannou explains struggles of dealing with son’s unexpected death

Former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou opened up about the tragedy of unexpectedly losing his son after boxing Anthony Joshua.

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Francis Ngannou says PFL debut vs. Renan Ferreira in the works for October

Former UFC champ Francis Ngannou says his first PFL MMA fight is being targeted for October against a 6-foot-8 "Problema."

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PFL officially launches PFL Africa with Francis Ngannou as chairman

Francis Ngannou says PFL Africa "will shape the very foundation of African MMA."

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UFC 305 video: Israel Adesanya irked by Dricus Du Plessis discrediting him as African champ, Du Plessis ‘stating facts’

Dricus Du Plessis still stands by his statement of being the UFC's first African champion.

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Is Joshua vs Dubois the final chapter in a cautionary tale?

The British heavyweights have both been written off numerous times. Yet here they are, about to headline at Wembley Stadium with a world title on the line

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Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois official as Britons prepare for title fight at Wembley

‘AJ’ will box the IBF champion in September, resuming his pursuit of undisputed heavyweight gold

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Renan Ferreira awaiting Francis Ngannou fight finalization: ‘A win against him puts me at the very top’

PFL champion Renan Ferreira is playing the waiting game for Francis Ngannou.

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Dana White reflects on Francis Ngannou’s UFC departure: He ‘didn’t want to fight Jon Jones’

Dana White is still adamant UFC did everything in its power to keep Francis Ngannou on the roster, so he has no regrets about his departure.

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Israel Adesanya confirms UFC 305 fight with Dricus Du Plessis after months of speculation

The Nigerian-New Zealander, a former middleweight champion, looks set for a grudge match in Australia

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