Fighters react to Francis Ngannou's first-round KO of Philipe Lins

Francis Ngannou showed he's still a force to be reckoned with on Saturday when he defeated Philipe Lins on Netflix.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou (19-3) got the job done against 2018 PFL champ Lins (18-6) with a first-round knockout in the showcase contest at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

At 39, Ngannou has not been beaten in MMA since July 2018. Now it's just a question of who outside the UF can test him.

Check below to see the top fighter and social media reactions to Ngannou beating Lins at Rousey vs. Carano.

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🌎 NETFLIX#RouseyCarano#DiazPerry#NgannouLinspic.twitter.com/37JrhPK8Uz— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

Ngannou is bullying Lins so far #MVPMMA#RouseyCarano— Brian Martin (@TheBMartin) May 17, 2026

Francis Ngannou KOs Philipe Lins. Goodnight. #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/3PT07PWWEa— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) May 17, 2026

Who didn't see that coming? 😂 #mvp— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) May 17, 2026

Francis Ngannou caught another body, as expected. 8 straight wins in MMA.— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) May 17, 2026

Francis Ngannou one shot and that’s it .no follow up shots need ! Whewwwww 💥— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 17, 2026

#RouseyCarano results: Francis Ngannou def. Philipe Lins via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:31

Full coverage ➡️ https://t.co/4UdbHl8Fmkpic.twitter.com/4aEzAHIreS— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 17, 2026

Francis is still terrifying— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) May 17, 2026

When Francis throws that left hook... do not be anywhere near it!#mvp#rouseycarano— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) May 17, 2026

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