Francis Ngannou Returns to MMA to Honor Late Son

Ngannou to face Renan Ferreira in PFL debut, refutes claims of ducking Jon Jones fight

Ngannou considered retirement after his son's death but decided to continue fighting in his memory.
He will make his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira on October 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ngannou has been away from MMA for over two years, focusing on boxing matches in the interim.
He clarified that he never avoided a fight with Jon Jones, blaming UFC negotiations for the missed opportunity.
Ngannou remains open to future boxing matches, including potential rematches with Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua.