29 days ago

PFL CEO Explains Rankings After Francis Ngannou Omission

John Martin addressed backlash after new rankings excluded the former UFC heavyweight champion. “These rankings are a starting point… not a final verdict,” he claimed. Martin stressed activity will reshape lists over three to four months as fighters compete. Lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov debuted P4P No. 1, while Ngannou remained absent from heavyweight and pound-for-pound standings following the rollout.