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Ngannou's Return to MMA
Francis Ngannou is gearing up for his long-awaited return to MMA after a two-year hiatus, prompted by his brutal boxing defeat against Anthony Joshua.
The former UFC champion briefly ventured into boxing last year, signing with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) before facing Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in the ring.
Back to His Roots
After facing Joshua in a devastating second-round knockout defeat, Ngannou is now making his way back to the MMA realm, with PFL confirming his return.
According to PFL boss Donn Davis, Ngannou had expressed his intentions to return to MMA this year, with his comeback dependent on the outcome of his boxing matches.
Opponent Revealed
Brazilian fighter Renan Ferreira, known for his quick knockout of ex-UFC star Ryan Bader in February, is set to face Ngannou upon his return to the MMA scene.
The highly anticipated event is expected to be a PFL pay-per-view event, potentially taking place in Saudi Arabia, with Ngannou headlining the fight card.
Mark Your Calendars
Ngannou's MMA comeback is scheduled for the autumn months, with a likely timeframe in September or October, giving fight fans something to look forward to after his extended absence from the sport.
