Francis Ngannou to make MMA return in Los Angeles on May 16
Francis Ngannou to Compete in Los Angeles on Thu, May 16, 2025
Francis Ngannou to Compete in Los Angeles on Thu, May 16, 2025
Cameroonian mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou will return to competition on Thu, May 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. Ngannou will face Brazilian fighter Philipe Lins. This announcement was made by event organizers on Monday.
Ngannou, aged 39, is a former UFC heavyweight champion. He last competed in October 2024, securing a victory against Brazilian Renan Ferreira in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). On Thu, Mar 6, 2025, Ngannou officially ended his association with the PFL.
Francis Ngannou to Compete in Los Angeles on Thu, May 16, 2025 Cameroonian mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou will return to competition on Thu, May 16, 2025, in Los Angeles.
After leaving the UFC in 2023 following a contract dispute, Ngannou joined the PFL. He has an MMA record of 18 wins and 3 losses. Additionally, Ngannou pursued boxing, competing against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in October 2023 and March 2024, respectively.
Ngannou's upcoming bout will be under the MVP promotion, established in 2021. This organization was founded by Jake Paul and has partnered with Netflix for event broadcasts.
The event will feature a headline fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. It will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, which serves as the home venue for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
