MVP MMA Results: Francis Ngannou KO’s Philipe Lins (Video)

We have you covered for all of tonight’s MVP MMA 1 results, including the heavyweight bout between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins.

Ngannou (19-3 MMA) most previously competed in MMA in October of 2024 under the PFL banner, where he earned a first-round knockout victory over Renan Ferreira. Prior to that, ‘The Predator’ had successfully defended the UFC‘s heavyweight title with a unanimous decision win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.

Meanwhile, Philipe Lins (18-6 MMA) was last seen in action in March of 2024 at UFC 299, where he scored a unanimous decision win over Ion Cutelaba. ‘Monstro’ will enter tonight’s contest sporting a four-fight winning streak, a stretch which includes a knockout win over Ovince Saint Preux.

IT’S TIME FOR FRANCIS NGANNOU vs. PHILIPE LINS 😮‍💨

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Round one of this heavyweight contest begins and Francis Ngannou gets to work quickly. He rocks Philipe Lins with a left hook. The Brazilian circles out and then shoots in for a takedown. ‘The Predator’ stuffs the attempt. He comes back with a flurry of shots. Lins is bleeding now. The fighters trade shots in the pocket. Ngannou with a huge left hook and Lins goes down hard. This one is all over! WOW!

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Ngannou Wins

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Official MVP MMA 1 Results: Francis Ngannou def. Philipe Lins via KO (punch) in Round 1

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