‘Shown Up in Apex’ Dana White-Deontay Wilder Bond Gets Highlighted as Ex-UFC Champ Scrutinizes PFL’s Rumors to Host Francis Ngannou Against the Bronze Bomber

Francis Ngannou is keeping his options open after his loss against Tyson Fury. Reports suggest PFL chairman Don Davis has unique plans for ‘The Predator.’ Ngannou is in the limelight because of his stellar performance against Tyson Fury. And now the recently turned boxer has a new opponent to fight. 

In a recent YouTube video, Michael Bisping gives us an insight into what the fans may witness next. Ngannou is currently fighting under the PFL after he left the UFC. The 37-year-old impressed many with his boxing skills. Let us delve into the video to find out who he might fight next. 

‘I have seen him at the UFC apex on multiple occasions’. – Michael Bisping

On Tuesday, the PFL announced that Deontay Wilder and Ngannou would face each other in a hybrid rule match in PFL 2024. The match announcement has created a lot of buzz among the fans. Michael Bisping, the former champion, feels the fight is uncalled for. In a recent podcast on YouTube, while speaking to True Geordie, he gives us the story behind the whole matchup.

In the video, Bisping said, “Well, yes, there is talk. Who is that talk by, whatever his name is, Don Davies, the chairman of the PFL and of Bellator? The big thing is they would love to see Ngannou vs. Wilder in some mixed-rules fight. I saw an article from Deontay Wilder yesterday saying he wants to come over to the UFC.”

“He specifically talks about the UFC and how he has a good relationship with Dana White, and I have seen him at the UFC apex on multiple occasions. The fact that he has shown up on the apex would lead me to believe there has been some discussion and negotiations,” he added.

‘The Bronze Bomber’ is one of the most devastating heavyweight boxers in the world at the moment. The boxer hopes to book a heavy-money fight against Anthony Joshua if he defeats Joseph Parker on December 23. With no MMA background in the past, it will be interesting to see how Wilder will face Ngannou in a hybrid-rule fight. 

Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou in a hybrid-rule fight next year

PFL 2024 is all set to host Ngannou and Wilder in a hybrid-rule fight. Wilder’s interest in exploring opportunities in MMA has been a topic of discussion in recent months. Although the rules of the fight are yet to be decided, the potential of a hybrid format has created a huge buzz in the fighting world. Both Ngannou and Wilder are two of the most fearsome strikers in the world right now. While the ‘Predator’ has tasted both worlds, seeing how Wilder lines up for the fight will be interesting. 

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With no MMA experience behind him, facing the likes of Ngannou can be challenging. Before switching to boxing, ‘Predator’ was a heavyweight champion in the UFC. Do you think Wilder will be able to sustain the pressure against the best heavyweight in the world? Let us know in the comments below. 

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