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Francis Ngannou Scores Highlight-Reel KO In MVP MMA 1 Debut
Ngannou improved to 19-3 and reestablished himself as a top heavyweight with a quick finish on Netflix’s first MMA card.
- On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Francis Ngannou knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, during Netflix's first-ever MMA event.
- Marking his return to MMA since 2024, the former UFC heavyweight champion improved to 19-3, establishing himself as MVP MMA's most valuable long-term asset on the men's side.
- Jon Jones, in attendance at the broadcast desk, criticized Lins as too cautious and told the MVP MMA panel, "He definitely wasn't on the same kickboxing level as Francis."
- Ngannou expressed desire to fight Jones before retirement, though Jones noted contractual obstacles with UFC CEO Dana White, stating, "I don't think Dana is interested in doing business with Francis."
- MVP MMA holds maximum leverage following the victory, with potential opponents like Robelis Despaigne available to anchor the promotion's evolving heavyweight pipeline.
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Jon Jones reignited talk of a dream fight with Francis Ngannou after ‘The Predator’ earned a knockout victory. Jones sat cageside and shared his immediate reaction to the former UFC heavyweight champion’s performance.Ngannou faced Philipe Lins at the first-ever MVP MMA event on Netflix. It was a vintage performance for ‘The Predator,’ who scored a brutal 1st round knockout. The bout marked his first since 2024, when he defeated Renan Ferreira in…
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