"While the world was busy talking, I was busy evolving. Silence shouldn't be mistaken for absence-it's the sound of a predator closing the distance. Stepping back into the cage isn't just a return; it's a reclamation. My return to MMA demanded a stage that matched the scale of my ambition, and partnering with MVP to bring this event to Netflix ensures the entire world is watching."
"Ngannou has won his last seven MMA appearances - six of which came under the UFC banner. He owns notable wins over the likes of Ciryl Gane, Stipe Miocic, Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez, Curtis Blaydes, Alistair Overeem and Andrei Arlovski."
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has signed with Most Valuable Promotions and will compete against Philipe Lins on May 16 at the Intuit Center in Los Angeles. The event will be broadcast on Netflix and headlined by a women's featherweight match between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. Ngannou was recently released from his Professional Fighters League contract after competing once in three years, defeating Renan Ferreira in October 2024. He has won his last seven MMA appearances and previously competed in professional boxing against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Lins, a 40-year-old Brazilian, recently exited the UFC on a four-bout winning streak and previously won the PFL heavyweight title.
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