Phillipe Lins – MMA News

Francis Ngannou still has the power, delivering a vintage knockout during the MVP MMA card, needing just one round to defeat Phillipe Lins.

Ngannou stalked Lins right away, countering a Lins takedown attempt with a guillotine choke. Ngannou got Lins to his back, thanks to his power, as Lins tried to limit Ngannou by locking up his guard.

Ngannou made Lins eat right hands as the fight got back to the feet. Ngannou connected on solid body shots to do more damage.

Then, Ngannou landed one right hand to put Lins out cold and end things in a flash.

Francis Ngannou KOs Phillipe Lins At MVP MMA

Ngannou is still the scariest MMA heavyweight in the world.

You can question his inactivity and lack of big names in the last couple years, but don't tell me the current UFC heavyweight roster looks formidable right now. #rouseycarano
— Jason Hartley (@jasonthehart) May 17, 2026

PFFFF. MASSIVE left hand from Ngannou and Lins is GONE
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) May 17, 2026

FRANCIS NGANNOU BRUTAL 1ST ROUND KO OVER LINS!!!!!!! HOLY SHIT HE SLUMPED HIM BAD
— MMA Joey (@MMAJOEYC) May 17, 2026

Francis Ngannou knocks out Philipe Lins in Round 1 #RouseyCarano
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) May 17, 2026

Death, taxes, and Francis Ngannou delivering first-round KO's in MMA. #RouseyCarano
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) May 17, 2026

And Francis Ngannou just executed Philipe Lins by knockout in the first round.

Lasted longer than I expected but the result was the same. #RouseyCarano
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) May 17, 2026

Francis Ngannou sleeps Filipe Lins in the 1st round with a looping left hook counter.

Lins tried but was completely outgunned #rouseyvscarano
— Weasle (@ThaWeasle) May 17, 2026

Shout to to Lins for trying some stuff, but as expected, Ngannou nuked him in Round 1.
— Mike Heck (@MikeHeck_JR) May 17, 2026

Francis Ngannou one shot and that’s it .no follow up shots need ! Whewwwww 💥
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 17, 2026

This was Ngannou’s first professional MMA fight since defeating Renan Ferreira in October 2024. That was the sole PFL fight for the former UFC heavyweight champion, who parted ways with that promotion in 2023.

This was Lins’ first fight since defeating Ion Cutelaba at UFC 299. Lins, the former PFL heavyweight champion, was on a four-fight win streak.

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‘Still the Scariest’ – Francis Ngannou Puts Out Phillipe Lins

Francis Ngannou KOs Phillipe Lins At MVP MMA