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Francis Ngannou Returns to MMA in Historic Netflix Event

3/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Francis Ngannou will return to MMA on May 16 against Philipe Lins in a five-round co-main event at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The event features Netflix's first foray into live MMA broadcasting, headlined by Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano.
Ngannou last fought in October 2024, defeating Renan Ferreira, and parted ways with the PFL.
Lins has not fought since March 2024 and is a former PFL heavyweight tournament champion.

History

Historical Context

UFC 200, held on July 9, 2016, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marked a significant milestone in mixed martial arts, drawing over 18,000 fans. This event showcased the sport's mainstream appeal, following a surge in popularity since UFC 100 in 2009. Today, Francis Ngannou's return to MMA at Intuit Dome highlights the ongoing commercialization and evolution of the UFC, especially with Netflix's entry into live sports.

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Story summary

Francis Ngannou will return to MMA on May 16 against Philipe Lins in a five-round co-main event at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The event features Netflix's first foray into live MMA broadcasting, headlined by Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano.
Ngannou last fought in October 2024, defeating Renan Ferreira, and parted ways with the PFL.
Lins has not fought since March 2024 and is a former PFL heavyweight tournament champion.

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