Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou responds to Jon Jones with clever call out for ‘the right fight’

Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones may never actually cross paths inside the cage, but that hasn’t “The Predator” from hyping up the fantasy match. PFL heavyweight superfights champ Ngannou (18-3) was once in a position to be able to face Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) when they were both...

Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier agree how Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou would unfold

After UFC 309, Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier doubt Francis Ngannou’s chances against Jon Jones. Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) retained his UFC heavyweight title when he finished Stipe Miocic in the third round with a spinning back kick to the body in Saturday’s main event at Madison Square...

Deontay Wilder hopes to get Francis Ngannou boxing match conversations going

Deontay Wilder is open to lacing up the gloves against Francis Ngannou next. Wilder is currently rehabbing arm and shoulder injuries, which he suffered in back-to-back losses to Joseph Parker and most recently Zhilei Zhang by TKO in June. PFL heavyweight superfights champion Ngannou has previously angled for a...

Francis Ngannou’s coach details how he would game plan for Jon Jones: ‘Make it an ugly fight’

If Francis Ngannou were to face Jon Jones, Eric Nicksick would advise him to bring the fight to him. PFL heavyweight superfights champ Ngannou (17-3) and UFC heavyweight champion Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) were on a collision course in the UFC until Ngannou opted to sign with PFL....

Dana White says he wanted to cut Francis Ngannou from UFC in 2018 but was ‘begged’ not to

ABU DHABI – It appears Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA didn’t change Dana White’s mind about his departure from the UFC. Days after Ngannou (18-3) pounded out Renan Ferreira (13-4) at PFL: Battle of the Giants, White was asked his impressions of the fight during a Power Slap 9...

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 22: Francis Ngannou claims heavyweight throne

PFL: Battle of the Giants and UFC Fight Night 245 each had their impacts on divisional rankings. In PFL’s main event, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who never lost his title, returned to MMA and took out Renan Ferreira in short order with a brutal knockout. As a...

Francis Ngannou admits breaking down in camp, second thoughts during emotional PFL fight week

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Fight week wasn’t smooth for Francis Ngannou, nor was the fight camp for his return to MMA. The former UFC champion has experienced a ton personally and professionally since leaving the promotion early in 2022. Some things were great. Ngannou (18-3) landed a lucrative contract...

Francis Ngannou: PFL title win proved ‘I still have it,’ but ‘a lifetime wouldn’t be enough to grieve’ son’s death

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Francis Ngannou will never be able to fully cope with the tragic death of his 15-month-old son Kobe, but his victory at PFL: Battle of the Giants was a small aid in his healing process. Ngannou (18-3) came into Saturday’s inaugural heavyweight superfight title clash...

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