JAKE PAUL’S MVP SIGNS FORMER UFC CHAMPION FRANCIS NGANNOU

Francis Ngannou is set to make his long-awaited return to mixed martial arts on 16 May, appearing on the undercard of the blockbuster showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. The former heavyweight star confirmed the news after signing a deal with Most Valuable Promotions, the promotion founded by Jake Paul.

Ngannou once stood among the most feared heavyweights in combat sports during his dominant run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, the Cameroonian powerhouse walked away from the promotion in 2023, ending his reign in MMA’s biggest organization and opening the door to new opportunities outside the octagon.

Since leaving the UFC, Ngannou has ventured into boxing, most notably facing undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia in October 2023.