Francis Ngannou Scores Highlight-Reel KO In MVP MMA 1 Debut
Francis Ngannou knocked out Philipe Lins with a temple shot in Round 1 at MVP MMA 1, the first MMA card ever streamed on Netflix. Herb Dean stopped the fight.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Francis Ngannou knocks out Philipe Lins in their heavyweight bout during the main card of Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 16, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix The lineal MMA heavyweight champion is still a devastating knockout fighter.
Francis Ngannou blasted through Philippe Lins via first-round KO. A huge shot to the Brazilian's temple left him flat and referee Herb Dean called the fight out. Here is a look at the finish.
Event: MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Venue: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles Broadcast: Netflix (first MMA card ever streamed on the platform) Bout: Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins (heavyweight) Result: Francis Ngannou def.
Philipe Lins via Round 1 KO Referee: Herb Dean Ngannou Record: 19-3 Lins Record: 18-6 How Did Francis Ngannou Knock Out Philipe Lins? Ngannou walked Lins down from the opening bell, doing exactly what the Cameroonian heavyweight has done in nearly every MMA win of his career. Lins had some early success at range, but once Ngannou closed distance and found his timing, the fight tilted in seconds.