Ngannou Headlines PFL Battle of the Giants

Francis Ngannou is set to make his return to MMA after over 1,000 days, headlining the PFL's 'Battle of the Giants' event in Riyadh against Renan Ferreira for the inaugural heavyweight superfight championship. Known for his knockout power, Ngannou faces a formidable opponent in Ferreira, who is taller, has a longer reach, and possesses significant punching power himself. This event marks Ngannou's comeback to MMA after a two-year foray into boxing, where he faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, and follows a personal tragedy as he fights in memory of his late son. The fight is highly anticipated, though PFL's promotion strategy has been criticized for not emphasizing the stakes of the bout sufficiently. Other notable fights on the card include Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco for the women's featherweight superfight title and Johnny Eblen's defense of the Bellator middleweight title.