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Ngannou Confirms One-Off Netflix MMA Bout
1 Apr
Summary
- Ngannou's deal for the May 16 fight is a single event.
- Netflix streaming was a key factor in his decision.
- He left PFL in January, seeking another fight with them.
Francis Ngannou has confirmed that his upcoming MMA fight on May 16 is a standalone event with MVP, not a multi-fight promotional contract. This marks his return to MMA against Philipe Lins and will be the first mixed martial arts event streamed live on Netflix.
Ngannou stated that the opportunity to be part of the inaugural MMA broadcast on Netflix was a major factor in his decision to accept the fight. He emphasized that it is a single-fight agreement.
Previously, Ngannou departed the PFL in January. He has since indicated that he had sought to continue fighting under the PFL banner, suggesting the promotion made the decision for him to leave. He also expressed interest in remaining involved with the PFL Africa brand.
