Francis Ngannou Returns to MMA - Set to Headline MVP Event Streaming Live on Netflix

Combat sports superstar Francis Ngannou is officially making his return to MMA, and the fight will stream LIVE on Netflix. This blockbuster event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, promising a massive night for fight fans around the world.

Ngannou’s comeback under Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) marks one of the most anticipated returns in combat sports, as the former heavyweight champion steps back into the cage with global eyes watching.

Ngannou’s Return

Francis Ngannou will face Philipe Lins, a Brazilian heavyweight and former UFC/PFL fighter, in a five-round co-main event. This marks Ngannou’s first MMA fight since October 2024, when he defeated Renan Ferreira to win the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship.

Ngannou, known for his devastating knockout power, has promised fans that his return will be nothing short of spectacular:
“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.”