Francis Ngannou returns to MMA against a Brazilian in a historic Netflix card; find out more.

Francis Ngannou can face Jon Jones UFC White House. Photo: Press Release/Instagram/PFL

Former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) and one of Dana White's main rivals, Francis Ngannou He already has a date to return to the sport that made him famous. After breaking ties with the PFL and officially becoming a free agent, the Cameroonian will compete in the first MMA event in history to be broadcast on Netflix against the Brazilian. Philip Lins on May 16th, as part of the card headlined by the duel between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. The information was released by the streaming platform itself this Monday (9).

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BREAKING: Francis Ngannou vs. Philip Lins added to the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card.

The first-ever MMA event on Netflix. Buckle up 🔥 #RouseyCarano
Saturday, May 16th
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— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) March 9, 2026

This will be the first time in almost two years that the Predator will compete in Mixed Martial Arts. After getting involved in a feud with Dana White and signing with the PFL, Francis dedicated most of his time to sharing the boxing ring with stars of the noble art, such as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He worked at the event founded by Donn Davis on only one occasion, when he knocked out... Renan problem still in the first round, in October 2024.

Ngannou's opponent is also a former UFC fighter.

Philip Lins in victory in UFC 299. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Known as Philipe MonsterThe Brazilian, originally from Natal, competed in major MMA organizations worldwide, participating in 23 professional fights. In the UFC, he won four fights and suffered two losses, and he also fought in Bellator and the PFL. His last fight was in March 2024, a victory against [opponent's name]. Ion cutelaba by unanimous decision, in a duel valid for the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).