5 realistic opponent options for Francis Ngannou in PFL

Francis Ngannou’s free agency, at least in MMA, came to an end this week. Now that PFL is his new home after signing a groundbreaking deal, many are wondering what kind of competition Ngannou will face in the cage.

Ngannou’s PFL debut likely won’t happen until mid-2024, and there could be heavyweights in other promotions looking to fight out their contracts to get a piece of Ngannou sometime next year.

With that in mind, here are five realistic options for the former UFC heavyweight champion, ranked based on interest.