By FCF Staff

After competing in the boxing ring for his last two fights, Francis Ngannou has been booked for his long awaited, MMA return.

Recently, the PFL announced that the former UFC heayvweight champ will battle 2023 heavyweight tournament champ, Renan Ferreira. The fight will headline the PFL’s October 19th, pay-per-view card, which has yet to have a location announced.

Ngannou (17-3) hasn’t fought under the MMA rules set since January, 2022, when he recorded a decision win over Ciryl Gane. Since then, Ngannoun has incurred losses to decorated boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Ferreira (13-3) is coming off a stoppage win over Ryan Bader in February.

In addition, former Bellator, Invicta and Strikeforce featherweight champ, Cris “Cyborg” will take on 2023 featherweight tourney champ, Larissa Pacheco.

“Cyborg” (27-2) hasn’t fought since last October, when she stopped Cat Zingano.

Pacheco (23-4), meanwhile, recorded a decision win over Marina Mokhnatkina in her last fight, which took place in November.