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 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,

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