Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has revealed at this time that he’s at present planning a return to combined martial arts competitors on October 19. – tentatively, in a PFL first outing in opposition to Brazilian contender, Renan Ferreira.
Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight titleholder, has but to compete in skilled combined martial arts because the starting of 2022, most not too long ago efficiently unifying his divisional crown in a unanimous choice win over former interim champion and then-unbeaten challenger, Ciryl Gane.
Nonetheless, within the time since, Batie native, Ngannou has featured twice in skilled boxing taking up each former world heavyweight championship holders, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in losses to each.
Francis Ngannou anticipating to make PFL debut in October
And anticipated to tackle the above-mentioned, Ferreira of the again of his gorgeous first spherical win over former Bellator MMA champion, Ryan Bader again in February, Ngannou has now confirmed plans are at present in place for him to enter the SmartCage for the primary time in October in a possible Saudi Arabia return for PFL.
“I feel Renan Ferreira is the man,” Francis Ngannou stated throughout an look on The Joe Rogan Expertise. “I’ve been telling folks about this man for nearly two years. Very athletic, quick fingers, knees – very athletic. I feel it’s going to be him.”
“That’s what the PFL is engaged on,” Francis Ngannou continued. “October, someday. They’re engaged on October. It’s not finalized however they have been speaking about October 19.”
Gearing up for a return to fight sports activities following the tragic passing of his toddler son, Kobe earlier this 12 months, Ngannou has reportedly returned to coaching 5 weeks in the past, based on PFL president, Ray Sefo.
Within the midst of a six-fight profitable spree, previous to his choice win over Gane, Ngannou minted himself because the heavyweight champion within the UFC with a knockout victory over Stipe Miocic, following wins in opposition to Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez, and Curtis Blaydes – all by the use of first spherical stoppage by way of strikes.
Who wins in a future PFL matchup: Francis Ngannou or Renan Ferreira?
