Ngannou returns for his first MMA fight since January 2022 when he takes part in PFL's Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia

As part of his PFL contract Francis Ngannou secured a minimum $2 million for his opponents. Renan Ferreira will get that check for Saturday's Battle of the Giants fight

The bout, for the PFL heavyweight title, marks Ngannou’s first fight in the sport since January 2022. On that occasion, the Cameroonian outpointed Ciryl Gane to retain the UFC heavyweight title, a year before leaving the promotion.

Francis Ngannou has teased a finish ahead of his upcoming return to mixed martial arts against Renan Ferreira.

Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, has not competed in MMA since leaving the UFC. Instead, after signing with PFL in 2023, Ngannou tried his hand at boxing in matches against former heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua,

Francis Ngannou fights in mixed martial arts for the first time in over 1,000 days. Much of the interest surrounding the Professional Fighters League's "Battle of the Giants" pay-per-view rests on Ngannou's shoulders,

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - The MMA world is preparing itself for the return of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, live on DAZN. After featuring in two professional boxing bouts, the Cameroonian superstar will step into the cage for the first time since 2022 on Saturday night in the main event of PFL’s Battle of the Giants event.