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

The PFL: Battle of the Giants event takes place Saturday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The prelims stream on ESPN+ at 1:30 p.m. ET. The main card airs on pay-per-view (ESPN+) at 4 p.m. ET and features three title fights at the top of the lineup.

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,

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

Ngannou vs. Ferreira is one of three title fights at Saturday's PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight hitters will compete for the

Francis Ngannou will return to the world of mixed martial arts this weekend, fighting Renan Ferreira in the Professional Fighters League . The bout, for the PFL heavyweight title,

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.