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Francis Ngannou to make MMA return against Philipe Lins on MVP's Netflix debut card
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to MMA after a 19-month absence, facing Philipe Lins in a five-round bout headlining the undercard of Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural event on May 16, 2026. The card, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, streams live on Netflix from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Ngannou, 39, recently parted ways with the PFL on March 6 and signed with MVP, co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian.
The Professional Fighters League announced on March 6, 2026, that it has parted ways with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, ending a three-year contract after just one MMA bout. The 39-year-old Cameroonian, now a free agent with an 18-3 MMA record, has expressed interest in returning to MMA amid PFL's ongoing restructuring and questions over its African expansion.
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Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson is ending his three-year MMA retirement to face undefeated Belgian prospect Patrick Habirora in the main event of PFL Brussels on May 23, 2026. The welterweight bout at ING Arena pits the 42-year-old veteran against the 24-year-old rising star. Habirora aims to extend his 8-0 record, while Henderson seeks to re-enter title contention.