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Rico Verhoeven welcomes super fight with Francis Ngannou, reveals prior talks: ‘I’m open to all kinds of fun’

Dutch striking maestro, Rico Verhoeven has confirmed his interest in a potential super fight with current PFL star, Francis Ngannou in the future — revealing talks have already taken place regarding a potential matchup with the Cameroonian knockout ace.

Verhoeven, the current GLORY Kickboxing heavyweight champion, has competed just once in professional mixed martial arts competition, featuring back in 2015 against Viktor Bogutzki under the RXF banner, turning in a first round knockout win at the event in Romania.

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As for Ngannou, the former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion made good on his anticipated PFL bow two months ago in Saudi Arabia, turning in a dominant opening round ground strikes knockout win over Brazilian contender, Renan Ferreira.