Francis Ngannou Sends Warning to Jon Jones After Brutal Knockout Win Over Philipe Lins
Francis Ngannou reminded the MMA world exactly why he remains one of the most feared heavyweights on the planet after scoring a devastating first round knockout over Philipe Lins at MVP MMA’s debut event on Netflix.
Competing in the co-main event of the highly anticipated card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, Ngannou wasted little time reminding fans about his terrifying knockout power. After stuffing early grappling attempts from Lins, the former UFC heavyweight champion unleashed a crushing left hook late in the opening round that instantly ended the fight.
The victory marked another dominant finish for Ngannou, who has now continued his run of brutal heavyweight stoppages despite spending recent years stepping into the boxing world against elite names. While many questioned how he would look returning to MMA, the answer came quickly and violently.
But the biggest moment came after the knockout.
With Jon Jones watching cageside, Ngannou used his post fight interview to once again call for the heavyweight super fight fans have wanted for years.
“He should be watching what I’m doing and learn,” Ngannou said. “Figure it out and come make this fight.”
The rivalry between Ngannou and Jones has been brewing for years, dating back to their time under the UFC banner when negotiations for a fight repeatedly fell apart. At one point, it was considered the biggest heavyweight fight the sport could possibly make, but contract disputes and Ngannou’s eventual departure from the UFC stopped it from happening.
Now, with Jones no longer tied down by the UFC and Ngannou competing under the MVP banner, fans are once again beginning to believe the matchup could finally become reality. Jones was reportedly in attendance for the event and even reacted to Ngannou during the broadcast, further fueling speculation about a future showdown.
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Ngannou also made it clear he still sees himself as the best heavyweight in combat sports. Following the win, he confidently declared himself “the best” in the division, a statement that instantly reignited debates across the MMA world.
At nearly 40 years old, Ngannou continues to prove that his power remains unmatched. Whether the long awaited clash with Jon Jones finally happens remains uncertain, but after another terrifying knockout performance, the demand for the fight may now be bigger than ever.
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