Champion's review! Anderson Silva 'invades' the locker room at the Netflix MMA event and gets laughs from Ngannou and Usman.

Anderson Silva, Francis Ngannou e Kamaru Usman Gathered at the Netflix MMA event. Photo: Reproduction/X

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The atmosphere was relaxed backstage at the Netflix MMA event, held last Saturday (16), in California (USA). Before the fight between Francis Ngannou e Philip Lins, Anderson Silva He appeared in the Cameroonian's locker room and engaged in a conversation alongside... Kamaru UsmanThe meeting between the former UFC champions drew attention after 'Spider' joked about his age (51 years old) and made the fighters laugh moments before the heavyweight bout (up to 120,2 kg).

Upon arriving at the locker room smiling, Anderson Silva He was greeted by Ngannou, who was still preparing to enter the fray at the event. Next to the former UFC heavyweight champion was... Kamaru Usman, former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg). During the relaxed conversation, Spider asked how the Cameroonian was feeling before the fight, and Ngannou responded positively before returning the question to the Brazilian.

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In sequence, Francis Ngannou praised the physical appearance of Anderson Silva He tried to guess the age of the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), betting that 'Spider' would be 42 years old. Known for his good humor, Anderson responded immediately and surprised those present.

"I'm 32 years old," he joked. Anderson Silva.

The response was enough to elicit laughter from Francis Ngannou e Kamaru UsmanAfter the relaxed moment, Anderson even suggested that the three of them take a picture together, ending the meeting on a friendly note.

 

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Ngannou knocks out Philipe Lins in the first round.

Francis Ngannou (left) attacks the Brazilian Philipe Monster (dir.). Photo: Reproduction / Netflix

Francis Ngannou He once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the most feared heavyweight fighters in history. At the Netflix MMA event, the Cameroonian controlled virtually every action against his opponent. Philip Lins e won by knockout in the first round..

More aggressive from the opening minutes, Ngannou worked his low kicks well and found space to connect with clean strikes to the Brazilian's head. Even trying to respond with striking, Philipe struggled to cope with the physical pressure and firepower of the former UFC champion.

In the final stretch of the round, Lins tried to surprise him by launching a flurry of punches, but ended up giving Ngannou an opening for a fatal counter-attack. Ngannou responded with a brutal left cross, knocking out the Brazilian with only 29 seconds left in the round.

With the triumph, Francis Ngannou He reached a record of 19 wins and three losses in his professional MMA career. Philip Lins He now has a career record of 18 wins and six losses.

MMA results on Netflix

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg.): Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano by submission at 4:43 of round 1.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg.): Mike Perry derrotou Nate diaz by technical knockout at the end of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Francis Ngannou derrotou Philip Lins by knockout at 4m31sec of R1

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Salahdine Parnasse defeated Kenneth Cross by knockout at 4:18 of round 1.

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Robelis Despaigne derrotou Junior Gypsy by knockout at 2m02sec of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Namo Fazil defeated Jake Babian by submission at 4:02 of round 2.

Married weight (58,9 kg): Adriano Moraes defeated Phumi Nkuta by submission at 4:59 of round 3.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg.): jason jackson defeated Jefferson Creighton by knockout 20 seconds into round 1.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): David Mgoyan defeated Albert Morales by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).

Married weight (58,9 kg): Aline Pereira defeated Jade Masson-Wong by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Catchweight (74,8 kg): Brandon Jenkins defeated Chris Avila via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)