Francis Ngannou will face Philipe Lins at MVP MMA 1.
He makes his MMA return after taking out Renan Ferreira during his PFL debut in 2024.
What's at stake for Francis Ngannou?
Francis Ngannou is widely considered the No. 1 Heavyweight fighter on the planet.
He looks to add another win and a huge payday to his resume.
Who is Philipe Lins?
Philipe Lins will make his first appearance outside the UFC since joining the roster in 2020.
He posted a solid 4-2 record and won his last four fights with the promotion.
Why Francis Ngannou will win
Francis Ngannou made quick work of Renan Ferreira during his PFL debut to win the Heavyweight belt in October 2024.
He technically went out on top when departing from the UFC and hasn’t been bested in the MMA cage since.
What are the odds?
The MVP MMA 1 odds, courtesy of DraftKings, have Francis Ngannou at -1350 and Philipe Lins at +800.
The over 1.5 rounds is at +165 and the under 1.5 rounds is at -215.
Francis Ngannou stands 6-foot-4 with an 83-inch reach.
He is expected to continue being at the height of his powers up to this point.
Philipe Lins stands 6-foot-2 with a 78-inch reach.
He will look for the biggest upset of his career if he can take out Francis Ngannou.
Francis Ngannou pushed Tyson Fury to a 10-round split decision and even had the courage to step in there against Anthony Joshua.
This shows a willingness to continue evolving his boxing craft.
Philipe Lins left the UFC on a four-fight winning streak.
He figured out ways to beat better opponents and force his style of fight.
The fight is expected to be a thrilling matchup between two skilled heavyweights.
Francis Ngannou's physical power and dominance will be on full display.