And what about Poatan? Francis Ngannou could terminate his contract with the PFL and face Jon Jones at UFC White House.

Francis Ngannou may face Jon Jones at UFC White House . Photo: Press Release/Instagram/PFL

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Francis Ngannou may return to the UFC. The 39-year-old Cameroonian is at the end of his contract with the PFL and said in an interview that he would be willing to face Jon Jones at UFC Casa Branca , potentially leaving Alex Poatan out of the picture.

In a conversation with Ariel Helwani on 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Francis Ngannou was candid about his desire to face Jon Jones . Ngannou doesn't rule out a fight against Jones at UFC White House , given that his contract with the PFL is nearing its end.

“I’m almost at the end of my contract with the PFL, so they need to give me a fight… I’m interested in fighting Jon Jones … I think the White House event could happen… Confident (about the possibility of fighting Jones)? No, but anything can happen… it’s not up to me to decide, but let’s just say I don’t rule out a return to the UFC… I get along with basically everyone,” said Francis Ngannou on 'The Ariel Helwani Show'.

Francis Ngannou said his PFL contract will end before the UFC White House event

He wants Jon Jones

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Francis Ngannou has a professional record of 18 wins and three losses in MMA. Ngannou was the UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) during his time with the company between 2015 and 2022.

Francis Ngannou is the current PFL heavyweight champion. Ngannou defeated Brazilian Renan Ferreira via knockout in the first round of the PFL Super Fights in October 2024.

Francis Ngannou is also a professional boxer. In boxing, the Cameroonian has stepped into the ring twice, facing Tyson Fury in October 2023 and Anthony Joshua in March 2024. Ngannou lost both bouts.

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