Again, Ngannou's deficiencies were exposed when Miocic utilized his wrestling advantage to neutralize the Cameroonian's ungodly punching . None of Miocic's five previous opponents could say the same. I am sure he is taking his time and weighing his options and the money also as far as things go and if he continues fighting bu. A lot of children now in Cameroon, because of me, they have a dream. @francis_ngannou versus @ciryl_gane will be massive! Archives for Francis Ngannou. Jon Jones live tweets UFC 259 main event, heckles Israel Adesanya for loss to Jan Blachowicz. While relatively young in his mixed martial arts career, Ngannou's power was a force to be reckoned with in the world of mixed martial arts. [70] Ngannou won the fight via knockout in the second round. 3 min read. [19] After training for a year, Ngannou stopped training due to an illness. 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His only loss was against Alistair Overeem on his UFC debut in 2018. Stipe Miocic reflects UFC 260 title loss to Francis Ngannou. The arrival of the new year is hardly the only countdown on the horizon. Since that loss, Ngannou has completely transformed and is a whole new fighter. If I reach my dream, it will give me the opportunity to help those in my country who have their own dreams and nothing else to fulfill them. UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou Is Determined To Put An End To Ciryl Gane's Undisputed Title Dreams At UFC 270. Derrick Lewis, left, landed only 20 total strikes Saturday night in a unanimous decision win, as Francis Ngannou refused to engage despite pleas from his head coach. But since then, Ngannou has never looked back. [67] Ngannou won via knockout just 20 seconds into the first round. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - And he did so in brutal fashion. [21] However upon reaching Europe, he was jailed for two months in Spain for illegally crossing the border. 'Bones' will return to action for the first time in three years. [43][44][45] Following the bout, Ngannou signed a new, eight-fight contract with the UFC. Dana would lose his mind! Generellt s vill han att mnga av UFC:s enligt Ngannou orttvisa klausuler . When I started, I had nothing. I had nothing back then but a dream and a faith of pursuing it. Resultantly, he grew up to a life of poverty and little opportunity. The win also earned Ngannou his second Performance of the Night bonus. The stipulation depends on what Ngannou opted for if he won his bout against 'Bon Gamin' at UFC 270. Avg. [74] Ngannou won the fight by unanimous decision, the first decision win of his career. [26] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. [75], Ngannou speaks several languages including Ngemba, French, and English. 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The contest went all five rounds, with Gane having success on . Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. Eight years on from his MMA debut,. This weekend, Miocic failed to keep the promise of legacy against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260. [65] However, on 9 April, Dana White, the president of the UFC announced that the event was postponed[66] and the bout eventually took place on 9 May 2020. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > JTDarkseid White Belt. [62], Ngannou was scheduled to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik on 28 March 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Francis Ngannou is one of the most prominent names in the UFC currently. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by JTDarkseid, Dec 6, 2022 at 6:22 AM. [73] He injured knee ligaments three and a half weeks before the fight. [71] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. [60] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. All (3) complete Losses (Defeats) in Francis The Predator Ngannous professional MMA Fighter career. Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) December 11, 2022 "He fighting a 145lber," longtime MMA veteran Nate Diaz tweeted, seemingly talking about Pimblett. [78], The Francis Ngannou Foundation runs the first MMA gym in Cameroon, aiming to offer facilities for young people to have a place to train. However, there is a championship clause in the contract. Ngannou (16-3) later said his loss to Miocic (20-4) by decision in 2018 was a learning experience, calling it "a great benefit." "I believe that benefit pushed me, rose me higher," Ngannou . [63] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed . But when you start [to earn money], you starting collecting things: I want this, I want this, I want that. Finish the dream you started. Francis Ngannou is a gifted athlete. Francis Ngannou arrived in the UFC in December 2015, six months after the UFC anti-doping program was enforced. Han vill frskra sig om att UFC ger honom fler matcher per r. [72], Ngannou faced the Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane for his first title defense on 22 January 2022, at UFC 270. - UFC boss Dana White has shut down the critics suggesting he showed disrespect towards the UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou by not presenting his with the UFC belt, following his win against Cyril Gane at the UFC 270. [61] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award. After 'The Predator' lost the fight, White had the following to say about the heavyweight champ: Francis Ngannou revealed his thoughts about the whole situation at the time and how he felt the UFC was controlling the narrative and painting him as the 'bad guy.' Ciryl Gane returned to action Saturday against Tai Tuivasa in the main event of UFC Fight Night 209, the first UFC card on French soil.The bout marked Gane's first fight back since losing to Ngannou back in January at UFC 270. Eric Nicksick, head coach of Francis Ngannou at Xtreme Couture, liked what he saw from the UFC heavyweight champion's last opponent. [54], Ngannou faced Curtis Blaydes in a rematch on 24 November 2018, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 141[55] He won the fight via TKO early into the first round. There's just virtually no risk in trying to be McGregor. loss. Francis Ngannou ALL LOSSES in MMA Fights / THE PREDATOR's DEFEATs Lowlight TV 26.3K subscribers Subscribe 1.5K Share 270K views 1 year ago All (3) complete Losses (Defeats) in Francis "The. Answer: That's a good question really. The setting is. Lopez built up both Gane and Ngannou, but Ngannou left MMA Factory after his bad loss to Stipe Miocic in Jan. 2018 ( details here ). ago Did Francis even know there was a camera there? Joined: Aug 12, 2016 Messages: 3,226 In his next fight, Ngannou dropped to a second consecutive loss in an underwhelming five-round bout against Lewis. [64] The pair was rescheduled to meet at 18 April 2020, at UFC 249. He hit him with 3 and was trying to do 4 extra shots. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Nothing. Now I just bought a big space to start the gym, as well. [57], Ngannou headlined the UFC's inaugural event on ESPN, UFC on ESPN 1 against Cain Velasquez on 17 February 2019. Francis Ngannou celebrates after beating Ciryl Gane to retain. This isn't even the worst example of Francis hitting ppl with unnecessary shots. A move to boxing may not end well for Francis Ngannou. The company, notoriously hesitant to put its full promotional heft behind anything that doesn't walk, talk, and mock . [19], At the age of 22, Ngannou began training in boxing, despite the initial reluctance of his family. Since then, the UFC has installed an interim heavyweight title in place, which Ciryl Gane captured in the main event of UFC 265. [22] After Ngannou reached Paris, he had no money, no friends, and no place to live. Many blamed Ngannou's coach for . After being jailed in Spain and being homeless on the streets of Paris, Ngannou would try his hand at MMA and started to compile wins on the regional circuit. . (Reuters) - Francis Ngannou out-grappled Cyril Gane at UFC 270 in Anaheim, California on Saturday night to retain his UFC heavyweight crown before wrestling with questions about his future amid a feud with the promotion over his contract. The Cameroonian UFC heavyweight champion revealed in a video on his YouTube channel that his problems with the UFC started in the aftermath of his first fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. The Ultimate Fighting Championship's last pay-per-view of 2022 offers a strong slate of eight prelims on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It's so hard, but it's possible. Ngannou put everything he had behind his punches early, unfortunately for him, those punches did not put Miocic away. There are a number of guys in the top ten that I think he could still beat in the UFC. [42] This knockout has been labeled as one of the greatest and most brutal knockouts of all time. Batie is a small village with a lack of resources and infrastructure. Rozenstruik was clearly out cold there wasn't a need for those extra shots. [17][18] As a youngster, he was approached by several gangs in his village to join them. ", "UFC 220 Brings in Estimated 350,000 PPV Buys (Report)", Professional MMA record for Francis Ngannou, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Francis_Ngannou&oldid=1126624230, This page was last edited on 10 December 2022, at 09:53. Francis Ngannou is a native of Cameroon who grew up in poverty and did not receive much schooling. His mission is to give the children of Cameroon "the tools to lead lives of dedication and confidence". [37] However, on 18 August, Dos Santos was pulled from the match after being notified of a potential USADA violation. - Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. [59], Ngannou faced Junior dos Santos on 29 June 2019, at UFC on ESPN 3. Francis Ngannou vs Zoumana Cisse highlightsFrancis Ngannou vs Stipe Miocic highlightsFrancis Ngannou vs Derrick Lewis highlightsFrancis Ngannou all mma losse. From teammates to opponents. [58] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. By E. Spencer Kyte, on Twitter @SpencerKyte Jan. 18, 2022 svmr_db, Dec 6, 2022 at 6:28 AM #4. I didnt have anything. [15] He lived in poverty and had little formal education growing up. [35] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [41] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. The Cameroonian is an out and out killing machine. Jones will enter the fight as an underdog against Ngannou. [18][76][77] He learned English after joining the UFC. Francis Ngannou revealed more of his life story on Twitter this past June: "2013: 7 years ago we were freed by Spanish homeland security after spending 2 months in jail for illegally entering Europe by sea. But Francis Ngannou bounced back, going on a run of four stoppage victories. Although many fans believe the friction between the two parties is new, however, it's been longer than most fans think. Francis Zavier Ngannou[11][12] (born 5 September 1986)[13] is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist. All that potential was realized in six sensational minutes Saturday night when Ngannou took the belt away from the most accomplished fighter in the division's history. The fight was heavily criticized by the media and the fans for the lack of offence from both competitors[50][51][52][53] and was labeled as a "snoozefest". Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes. 70. . He dropped back-to-back decisions against former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Derrick Lewis, but those were his only losses in his UFC stint. Francis Ngannou, in the hours leading up to his successful heavyweight title unification on Saturday in the UFC 270 headliner, learned through his manager, Marquel Martin, of the UFC's threat. He is the hardest puncher in the history of the UFC. Homelife was not the best for Ngannou. As of November 14, 2022, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [47] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The first man to ever hand Ngannou a defeat was Zoumana Cisse at 100% Fight - Contenders 21 way back in 2013. But I think he's just a athletic phenom with insane genetics. At age 38 he is not a young fighter really. [32] He won the fight by submission in the first round, and earned his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus. [14], Ngannou was born and raised in the village of Bati, Cameroon. After 'The Predator' lost the. He is currently on a hot 6-game win streak after defeating Ciryl Gane to defend his heavyweight championship belt. Francis Ngannou blames his first loss to Stipe Miocic on inexperience and vows to return wiser and more prepared for their UFC 260 PPV main . Acc. John Locher/AP Photo [24] He compiled a record of 51 before signing with the UFC. Again, Ngannou's deficiencies were exposed when Miocic utilized his wrestling advantage to neutralize the Cameroonian's ungodly punching power. The Russian fighter has put together a winning streak of 5 fights since then and has knocked out all of his opponents in the process. [19] However, Ngannou refused and instead decided to use his father's negative reputation as a street fighter as motivation to do something positive and pursue boxing. It states that the heavyweight champion's contract could be extended by a year or three fights. Dans tous les cas, Paddy Pimblett poursuit sa srie grce cette victoire et pour ses fans, c'est tout ce qui importe. by Jesse Holland MMAmania.com Feb 10, 2021, 2:19pm EST. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad . The purpose is not collecting things, though. Previous Showing 1406 - 1410 of 3874 Next. With momentum on his side, 'The Predator' finally earned a title shot against then-heavyweight titleholder Miocic. Being a fan of Mike Tyson, Ngannou was originally interested in learning how to box until his coach introduced him to the sport of MMA. Francis Ngannou was the closest thing to a sure bet the UFC's had in years. [68] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. As of November 14, 2022, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [21] Lopez gave Ngannou some MMA gear and allowed him to train and sleep at the gym for no cost thus starting Ngannou's MMA career. Most analysts and fans have been pointing to Ngannou to fight Jones in his second title defense. Francis Ngannou vs Sergei Pavlovich. How did Francis Ngannou loss? The thing is, Ngannou's last fight against Ciryl Gane was the last fight on his current contract. With momentum on his side, 'The Predator' finally earned a title shot against then-heavyweight titleholder Miocic. Who Jones will face Jones in the fight, however, is still subject to speculation. The purpose is to do something great. 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Ngannou was solicited to join various gangs, but chose to pursue boxing instead. Image: PA There were incredible scenes in his . Ngannou started his MMA career mostly fighting in the French promotion 100% Fight, as well as other regional promotions in Europe, until 2015 when he made his professional debut under the UFC. The (16-3) record holder has an impressive professional MMA career. [16] Ngannou's parents divorced when he was six years old, and he was sent to live with his aunt. Back then, Ngannou's inexperience was evident as he flailed his hands with reckless abandon and often missed his target. [33][34], Ngannou faced Andrei Arlovski on 28 January 2017, at UFC on Fox 23. Wax5 2 mo. The first round looked similar to the first round of their first bout . The Cleveland native kept Ngannou on his back for five rounds to successfully retain the heavyweight crown. Francis Ngannou Record: 17-3-0. The Cleveland native kept Ngannou on his back for five rounds to successfully retain the . Here are five reasons why Francis Ngannou must stay with the UFC for the good of his career. The heavyweight champion said the following: The UFC targeted UFC 285 in March for the much-anticipated return of former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in his heavyweight promotional debut. When he was 10, he started working in a sand quarry to earn money. No one has ever knocked him down in a fight. A major theme of UFC 282 sees former top . In fact, the last man to go the distance with Miocic, former champion Junior dos Santos, defeated Miocic when they went all five rounds in headlining UFC on FOX 13. I've lost all faith in this sport Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) December 11, 2022. The feud between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane, explained", "Fernand Lopez and the Factory behind Francis Ngannou", "Bad blood? Learn more about Francis Ngannou's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. #5. [16] After living homeless on the streets of Paris, he met Francis Carmont who introduced him to Fernand Lopez and the MMA factory. Skip to 8:59 to hear Ngannou talk about his problems with the UFC: Francis Ngannou was pushed by the UFC in his first fight against Stipe Miocic, while the then-heavyweight champion had issues of his own with the organization. Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. SLpM - . [39][40], In the highest profile fight of his career, Ngannou faced veteran Alistair Overeem on 2 December 2017, at UFC 218. 65. . They are thinking that something is possible. [69], A rematch of the bout between Miocic and Ngannou for the UFC Heavyweight Championship took place on 27 March 2021, at UFC 260. Meanwhile, Cisse showcased a more diverse arsenal, flustering Ngannou with counterpunches, leg kicks and submission attempts. Francis Ngannou was born in Batie, Cameroon, Africa in September 1984. Francis Ngannou took UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic the distance in their UFC 220 headlining bout in Boston recently. The ferocious knockout artist rose to superstardom after his short stint with the UFC that got him the title opportunity against Stipe Miocic back at UFC 220. Ngannou turned a matchup between fearsome strikers into a wrestling match that showcased his much-improved game on the ground. Jared won. Francis Ngannou might struggle in boxing . Bio Q&A Status Active Hometown Batie, Cameroon Trains at Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV Fighting style Striker Age 35. - For now, fans can only wait and watch. [20] He did various odd jobs to make ends meet, until at the age of 26, he decided to head to Paris, France, to pursue professional boxing. Francis Ngannou was homeless four years ago and working in a sand quarry aged 12. now a win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 220 will make him the most feared and dangerous man in MMA [49] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Answer (1 of 2): I really think he is natural although who knows. I want to help my family, first, of course, but then I want to give opportunity to children in my country like me who have a dream to become a doctor or something. Francis Ngannou Diet Plan. I needed everything. The UFC heavyweight title holder Francis Ngannou is rumored to be fighting Jon Jones at UFC 285. Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. And today, they see me, and they are dreaming. May 28, 2021 Francis Ngannou Francis Ngannou is a behemoth. [14] Contents Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) December 11, 2022. Although 'Bon Gamin' is the rightful title challenger by virtue, there have been instances in the past when the interim champ never got to fight for the undisputed title. That left Ngannou with little energy for the final 15-20 minutes of the fight. Francis Ngannou Workout Routine. UFC 259. W/L Fighter Str; loss: Francis Ngannou Derrick Lewis: 11 20: loss: Francis Ngannou Stipe Miocic: 21 70: win: Francis Ngannou Alistair Overeem: 6 1: win: Francis Ngannou Andrei Arlovski: 8 3: Why did Francis Ngannou pull out "'He said to pull out. Francis Ngannou reveals when the issue with the UFC started Despite his absence from the Octagon for almost a year, the heavyweight champion has managed to stay in the headlines, thanks to his feud with the UFC. Francis Ngannou took UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic the distance in their UFC 220 headlining bout in Boston recently. At UFC 220 in January 2018, former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defended his title against Francis Ngannou. [36], Ngannou was expected to face Junior dos Santos on 9 September 2017, at UFC 215. As now, he is #2 in official UFC heavyweight rankings.Exclusive Fight videos every 2 days (or earlier)! [23] Being a fan of Mike Tyson, Ngannou was originally interested in learning how to box but Lopez saw his potential in MMA and convinced him to try MMA instead. Even when they are so poor, something is possible in life. How many lost Does Francis Ngannou have. Francis Ngannou had a sad childhood because his parents got divorced when he was just 12 years old. Be sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QUyMMtkl0az7rP4D-QQZQ#Francis #Ngannou #Losses Francis Ngannou Alistair Overeem 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 . [31] Ngannou then faced Anthony Hamilton on 9 December 2016, at UFC Fight Night 102. Ngannou's manager Marquel Martin pointed to when Francis lost to the then-UFC heavyweight champion as being the start of when things began to sour between 'The Predator' and Dana White. francis is not that good. Has Francis Ngannou ever lost a fight? Give him the fight . - They say, I will be a champion in MMA. Francis Ngannou has requested some time off to visit his friends and relatives in Cameroon. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Francis Ngannou: Striker: 6' 4" 257 lbs: Ciryl Gane: Striker: 6' 4" 247 lbs Francis Ngannou isn't shy when it comes to expressing his dissatisfaction with the premier MMA organization in the world. In fact, the last man to go the distance with Miocic, former champion Junior dos Santos, defeated Miocic when they went all five rounds in headlining UFC on FOX 13. Ngannou made his move to the UFC in December 2015, and announced his arrival in the very first fight with a knockout win over Luis Henrique. It's not easy. [48], Ngannou faced Derrick Lewis on 7 July 2018, at UFC 226. I will do boxing like Francis, because they saw me when I was young. [30] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. But that wasn't soon enough for the promotion, which needed to put a belt on the line for UFC. Francis Zavier Ngannou [11] [12] (born 5 September 1986) [13] is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist. [29], In his next bout, Ngannou faced another newcomer in Bojan Mihajlovi on 23 July 2016, at UFC on Fox 20. Francis Ngannou Stipe Miocic 0 0 21 70 0 6 1 0 UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou Jan. 20, 2018 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. None of Miocic's five previous opponents could say the same. Be the first one to comment on this story. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Francis Ngannou of Cameroon takes down Ciryl Gane of France in their UFC heavyweight championship fight during the . Def. . s Deiveson Figueiredo scored a unanimous decision victory over Brandon Moreno to win back the . This, after attempting to live for one year from Morocco. Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and interim champion Ciryl Gane went to war during the main event of UFC 269 on January 22, 2021. The last time I was in Cameroon, I brought a lot of materials for boxing and MMA to open a gym. [25], Ngannou made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Luis Henrique on 19 December 2015, at UFC on Fox 17. [79][80], Last edited on 10 December 2022, at 09:53, https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/french-minister-sport-clears-path-legalise-mma-beginning-2020/, https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/23/ufc-270-francis-ngannou-ciryl-gane-fight, "Bad blood? Francis Ngannou has been the next big thing in the UFC heavyweight division for several years. UFC President Dana White told ESPN's Laura Sanko on Wednesday that he didn't put the title belt on Francis Ngannou following his victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 because he left immediately after the fight to address something backstage, though he didn't specify what required his attention. G10 and BJJ4Tone like this. Jon Jones will be making his highly anticipated UFC return against the heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou at UFC 285. A post shared by ESPN MMA (@espnmma) "UFC is adding an interim heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane to UFC 265 on Aug. 7," White told Okamoto. Next month, Francis Ngannou steps back into the Octagon against Ciryl Gane to headline UFC 270. [28] He won the fight via TKO, due to doctor stoppage at the end of the second round. [27], Ngannou next faced UFC newcomer Curtis Blaydes on 10 April 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86. Francis Ngannou, Gilbert Burns, Ali Abdelaziz Quand ils sont si nombreux crier au scandale au lendemain d'un UFC, c'est srement bien que les dcisions pourraient tre revoir. I didnt have any opportunity. 00:00 intro by Lowlight TVLesion number:1) 00:51 2013 - Zoumana Cisse VS Francis Ngannou2) 02:45 2018 - Stipe Miocic VS Ngannou3) 04:23 2018 - Derrick Lewis VS THE PREDATORFrancis Ngannou (born 5 September 1986) is a Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He dropped back-to-back decisions against former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Derrick Lewis, but those were his only. Ngannou defeated interim heavyweight champion, Gane, by a unanimous decision on January 22 . Be the first one to comment on this story. Francis Ngannou literally fought his way from the bottom. Following his first title defense, Ngannou underwent reconstructive surgery on his ACL and MCL with a recovery period of eight to 12 months. kingghidrah Brown Belt. While he was growing up, he spent his days in poverty and had little to no education. I want to give some opportunity for children like me who dream of this sport and dont have an opportunity like me. . He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. [21], Reflecting on his journey across continents and his decision to become an MMA fighter, Ngannou said:[16][21].mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. Ngannou currently holds the record for highest punching power ever measured by the UFC at 129,161 units. Ngannou stopped Stipe Miocic with ferocious punches early in the second round to claim the heavyweight title at UFC 260. Image: AP/Twitter-@UFCEurope. Ngannou's performance has only gotten better with time. If Ngannou does manage to retain the belt . Francis Ngannou He's taking a midday break from training at one of the world's most renowned mixed martial arts gyms, Xtreme Couture, for a Zoom call in the shadow of the Strip. Three years ago, Francis Nganou was beaten down by the former champion Stipe Miocic during their first meeting at UFC 220. - Francis Ngannou next fight: UFC news: Francis Ngannou feels he would have lost all the fame, charm, and success if lost to Ciryl Gane at the main event of UFC 270 in January. Get the latest UFC news on Francis Ngannou. Why did Francis Ngannou lose a belt? most of his opponents are giving away easy wins in fear. However, an official announcement for a mega-matchup between the two behemoths has yet to be announced. My knee is shattered . "You lost that fight." . In his second MMA bout, the young Ngannou was outclassed by the Frenchman after two five-minute rounds. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Francis is just one of those soft spoken introverted fighters who have to themselves to act mean. He broke the previous record set by kickboxing champ Tyrone Spong which was at 114,000 units. Ngannou started his MMA career in November 2013 and fought mostly in the French promotion 100% Fight, as well as other regional promotions in Europe. Francis Ngannou och UFC:s kontraktsfrhandlingar gr allt bttre enligt Ariel Helwani. Gane's victory set the table for a unification match between himself and Ngannou down the line. Rozenstruik. Now, he wants to give others a chance to do the same through the Francis Ngannou Foundation. Arriving illegally in France in 2013, Francis Ngannou today goes head-to-head with the greatest fighters of MMA, a discipline combining the techniques of judo, karate, jiu-jitsu and Thai boxing. [38] In turn, Ngannou was removed from the card after promotion officials deemed that a suitable opponent could not be arranged. the plan to beat francis is to use all aspects of mma and a good game plan is what jj does and he also has a. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. The 32-year-old Cameroonian now earns his living from the sport in Las Vegas. 'The Predator' has expressed that he would return to the octagon only if the UFC hiked his pay. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. It was a pretty public split. Francis Ngannou goes in-depth on the dramatic circumstances that led up to his gutsy win at UFC 270. Ngannou did suffer defeats against Derrick Lewis and Miocic along the way but avenged the latter loss from 2018 in emphatic fashion on Saturday night. . Francis Ngannou was pushed by the UFC in his first fight against Stipe Miocic, while the then-heavyweight champion had issues of his own with the organization. He dropped back-to-back decisions against former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Derrick Lewis, but those were his only losses in his UFC stint. UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was able to defend his title in September, per his reps. Francis Ngannou is the current heavyweight champion. "The promotion tried to . However, fight fans believe that Jones will face a defeat at the hands of 'The Predator'. He had enough time to stop and realize he was out cold after the 2nd or even the first. He then extended the streak to ten once he joined the UFC. pic.twitter.com/w8ieU1efKb. He strung together five KO wins in a row, including a championship-winning performance against Miocic at UFC 260. At 10 years old, Ngannou started working in a sand quarry in Bati because of a lack of funds. Ngannou has accrued 17 wins in his career and 12 of them have been knockouts. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Worst case you come across cringy Rockhold/CCC-style, even then that's better than not saying much and being boring. [56] The win also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. 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