Fight week wasn't smooth for Francis Ngannou, nor was the fight camp for his return to MMA. The former UFC champion has experienced a ton personally and professionally since leaving the promotion early in 2022.

PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was anything but fearless after finishing Renan Ferreira via TKO Saturday afternoon. Coming off the death of his 15-month-old son, Ngannou opened up on what the last several months have been like while preparing for his MMA return.

Francis Ngannou said he returned to MMA in part because of his son, Kobe, who died in April. Watch his emotional dedication after getting a KO.