Francis Ngannou, the former UFC Heavyweight champion, is making a comeback to MMA after trying his hand at professional boxing. He is set to fight the reigning PFL Heavyweight champion, Renan Ferreira, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 19, 2024. The build-up to this battle took a controversial turn when Ferreira made remarks hinting at Ngannou’s personal struggles, but he later clarified his statements on social media. This upcoming fight will be Ngannou’s first MMA match since defending his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in January 2022.