Ngannou’s ‘You Need a Gun’ Quip Intensifies Scrutiny of Lins Matchup on Netflix Card

Overview

• At the MVP–Netflix press event for the Rousey–Carano card, Francis Ngannou answered Philipe Lins’ respectful remarks with “You need a gun,” and Lins laughed during the exchange.
• Fans on social media then questioned why Lins was picked to face Ngannou, citing his recent inactivity, and some mocked an on-screen graphic that said Lins had “previously trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
• The heavyweight fight remains scheduled for May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, as the co-main event of Netflix’s MMA showcase with Most Valuable Promotions.
• Ngannou has not lost an MMA bout since 2018 and last fought in 2024 against Renan Ferreira, sustaining a view that his knockout power makes him a heavy favorite.
• Light heavyweight Johnny Walker, who trained with Ngannou, said he took a clean uppercut and called Ngannou “heavy-handed,” underscoring the danger Lins will face.