Former UFC and PFL Super Fights heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to MMA on May 16 as part of Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural MMA fight card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, ESPN confirmed on Monday. Ngannou will face Brazil's Philipe Lins in a five-round heavyweight bout that will serve as the co-main event to Rousey-Carano, which will stream live on Netflix. It will be Ngannou's first MMA fight since stopping Renan Ferreira in the first round for the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship in October 2024. "While the world was busy talking, I was busy evolving," Ngannou said in a statement. "Silence shouldn't be mistaken for absence-it's the sound of a predator closing the distance. Stepping back into the cage isn't just a return; it's a reclamation. My return to MMA demanded a stage that matched the scale of my ambition, and partnering with MVP to bring this event to Netflix ensures the entire world is watching.…