Francis Ngannou made a triumphant return to MMA by defeating Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking his debut in the PFL after leaving the UFC. Ngannou, who had taken a break from MMA to compete in boxing, secured the PFL heavyweight Super Fights championship by defeating Ferreira with a ground-and-pound finish. The event, dubbed 'Battle of the Giants', was highly anticipated due to Ngannou's reputation as a former UFC heavyweight champion and was broadcast on ESPN+ and DAZN, drawing significant attention. In the co-main event, Cris Cyborg faced Larissa Pacheco for the PFL featherweight title, further elevating the event's profile. Ngannou's victory added to his legacy, having previously won the UFC heavyweight title, and he expressed uncertainty about whether he will pursue boxing or MMA in the future.