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.