Francis Ngannou to Fight Renan Ferreira in PFL Debut

Francis Ngannou is set to make his long-awaited return to mixed martial arts this Saturday against Renan Ferreira at PFL's Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia. This marks Ngannou's first fight since leaving the UFC in 2023, where he had a successful title defense against Ciryl Gane in January 2022 before transitioning to boxing. Leading up to the fight, Ngannou participated in a body shot challenge with fitness influencer Will Tennyson, effortlessly absorbing punches and humorously remarking that 'my sister hits harder than that.' Despite recent setbacks in boxing, including losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou aims to reignite his MMA career. His trainer, Dewey Cooper, noted that Ngannou's striking power is unparalleled, comparing it to being hit by a Ford Escort at full speed. As fans eagerly await his return, some have raised questions about the caliber of competition in the PFL compared to the UFC.