Francis Ngannou is set to return to MMA on May 16 in Los Angeles on the same card that will feature Ronda Rousey’s comeback fight against Gina Carano.
The event will be promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and streamed on Netflix. Ngannou will face former PFL tournament winner Philipe Lins as part of the promotion’s first MMA event.
Ngannou has not fought in MMA since stopping Renan Ferreira in 2024 before pursuing boxing bouts against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
The former UFC champion said he is ready to remind fans what he can do in the cage and described the upcoming event as the perfect stage for his return.
