Francis Ngannou made a first appearance at a UFC event since leaving the promotion – to support friend Kamaru Usman. Ngannou left the UFC in 2023 and was stripped of his heavyweight title,

Francis Ngannou's surprise appearance at the UFC Atlanta weigh-in, supporting Kamaru Usman, has ignited speculation about his return to the promotion. Fans are clamoring for a potential matchup between Ngannou and interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall,

Thus far, ‘The Problem Child’ has shared the ring with five ex-UFC stars. Most notably, Paul knocked out former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, outpointed the legendary Anderson Silva, and comfortably got the better of Nate Diaz.

Francis Ngannou’s time with the UFC might not be over. It’s been over three years since Ngannou last competed in the octagon and two years since he departed in free agency to join the PFL. Ngannou has fought one time during that span,

Eric Nicksick, Ngannou's coach, previously revealed that a return to UFC was a possibility. The 38-year-old left the promotion in January 2023 and signed with the Professional Fighters League four months later. Ngannou currently holds the PFL Super Fights heavyweight title.

Francis Ngannou is back in the UFC limelight, supporting former welterweight champion and long-time friend Kamaru Usman.