Fighters react to Francis Ngannou's first-round KO of Philipe Lins
Francis Ngannou defeated Philipe Lins with a first-round knockout at a showcase event held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The victory reaffirmed Ngannou's status as a dominant force in MMA despite being 39 years old. The fight took place on Netflix, drawing reactions from fighters and fans across social media.
- ▪Francis Ngannou defeated Philipe Lins by first-round knockout.
- ▪The fight occurred at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
- ▪Ngannou has not lost in MMA since July 2018.
- ▪The event was broadcast on Netflix.
- ▪Reactions to the fight were shared widely on social media by fighters and fans.
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