Ngannou said it's been a tough process managing his emotion in preparation for his return to the cage. "I tried to tell myself to be strong and keep moving but it was very hard. But I didn't miss a step. I wasn't worried about it. As soon as I walked in the gym for MMA, everything was still in me. I just had to manage my emotions and deal with life."
"I can't think about anything other than my son Kobe," an emotional Ngannou said. "I took this fight for him. Without Kobe, I wouldn't be here fighting. Please remember my son's name."
Ngannou's return to championship form reminded everyone why he was regarded as the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' by UFC CEO Dana White before he left the MMA promotion in 2023.
There were plenty of questions surrounding Ngannou's return. Did he still have the desire to compete? Had boxing soured his taste for MMA? The 2023 PFL Heavyweight Champion proved to be no massive test and Ngannou passed with flying colors.
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