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Francis Ngannou is eager to remind everyone heās still the top dog in MMAās heavyweight division.
The reigning lineal champion hasnāt stepped into the cage since his PFL debut in October 2024, when he stopped Renan Ferreira in the first round. Francis Ngannou is set for a seemingly routine return to the cage this weekend.
Heāll be taking on Philipe Lins, who hasnāt fought since 2022 and hasnāt secured a win at heavyweight since 2018. Not surprisingly, Lins is viewed as a big underdog heading into this matchup.
Ngannou, though, sees an opportunity to make more than just a comeback. He believes that how he handles Lins will reinforce his place as MMAās top heavyweight.
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When asked by a reporter about how excited he was to remind people of his status as lineal champion, Ngannou didnāt hesitate in his reply.
āIām very excited about that,ā the former UFC heavyweight titleholder replied. āIāve been preparing myself for that. Now we are ready.
āWe are just three days away from going out there and showcasing that.ā
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āItās going to be interesting to see Jon Jones in the same arena watching,ā Ngannou said.
Francis Ngannou's fight against Philipe Lins is scheduled for this weekend.
Francis Ngannou won his last fight against Renan Ferreira in October 2024 by stopping him in the first round.
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āItās very interesting to see how itās going to be. Weāll see. Itāll be great.ā
No matter what happens, fans are likely to keep calling for a fight between him and Jon Jones.
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