US EditionRonda Rousey Says Her Double-Comeback Bout with Gina Carano Is the Biggest Fight in MMA Right Now
- On May 16, former UFC and PFL Super Fights heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou returns to MMA on Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, facing Philipe Lins in a five-round heavyweight co-main event.
- After leaving the UFC due to failed contract talks and losing the heavyweight title, Ngannou signed with PFL but was released on March 6, sparking speculation about his next move.
- Ngannou's recent combat résumé includes stopping Renan Ferreira for PFL Super Fights gold and high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, competing under the Unified Rules over five, 5-minute rounds with 4oz gloves.
- Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian said Ngannou's addition creates unprecedented star power and organizers described the card as a landmark in modern MMA.
- The matchup answers where Ngannou will fight next after his PFL release, as he framed the comeback as 'While the world was busy talking, I was busy evolving', continuing heavyweight and crossover narratives.
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Clayton NewsFrancis Ngannou added to Netflix's Rousey-Carano card
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