Francis Ngannou makes incredibly generous gesture after devastating MMA win on Netflix show

18 May 2026 • 7:21 PM MYT
The Independent
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Francis Ngannou makes incredibly generous gesture after devastating MMA win on Netflix show

  • Francis Ngannou secured a first-round knockout victory over Philipe Lins at an MMA event streamed live on Netflix on Saturday, which was organised by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.
  • Following his win, Ngannou seemingly gave his $100,000 performance bonus to his opponent, Philipe Lins, after showing mercy by not delivering a follow-up strike to the downed fighter.
  • At the post-fight press conference, Ngannou expressed that Lins was underestimated and tough, suggesting that Lins was deserving of the “performance of the night” bonus.
  • Philipe Lins, who reportedly earned $100,000 for the fight, acknowledged Ngannou's gesture on Instagram, indicating that his pay for the event might have been doubled.
  • This act of generosity by Ngannou, who reportedly earned $1.5 million for the fight, occurs after his departure from the UFC in early 2023 due to a significant pay dispute.

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