Jon Jones live tweets UFC 259 main event, heckles Israel Adesanya for loss to Jan Blachowicz. Who Jones will face Jones in the fight, however, is still subject to speculation. [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. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. The (16-3) record holder has an impressive professional MMA career. [28] He won the fight via TKO, due to doctor stoppage at the end of the second round. [30] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. As of November 14, 2022, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [26] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. [63] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed . [72], Ngannou faced the Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane for his first title defense on 22 January 2022, at UFC 270. [38] In turn, Ngannou was removed from the card after promotion officials deemed that a suitable opponent could not be arranged. 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 . 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. Rozenstruik. I want to give some opportunity for children like me who dream of this sport and dont have an opportunity like me. The UFC heavyweight title holder Francis Ngannou is rumored to be fighting Jon Jones at UFC 285. 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. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by JTDarkseid, Dec 6, 2022 at 6:22 AM. 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. [57], Ngannou headlined the UFC's inaugural event on ESPN, UFC on ESPN 1 against Cain Velasquez on 17 February 2019. Image: AP/Twitter-@UFCEurope. 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. [24] He compiled a record of 51 before signing with the UFC. Stipe Miocic reflects UFC 260 title loss to Francis Ngannou. [71] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Ngannou's performance has only gotten better with time. [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. He hit him with 3 and was trying to do 4 extra shots. Francis Zavier Ngannou [11] [12] (born 5 September 1986) [13] is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist. . The company, notoriously hesitant to put its full promotional heft behind anything that doesn't walk, talk, and mock . Francis Ngannou was born in Batie, Cameroon, Africa in September 1984. Eight years on from his MMA debut,. No one has ever knocked him down in a fight. Three years ago, Francis Nganou was beaten down by the former champion Stipe Miocic during their first meeting at UFC 220. Give him the fight . Francis Ngannou is a gifted athlete. Lopez built up both Gane and Ngannou, but Ngannou left MMA Factory after his bad loss to Stipe Miocic in Jan. 2018 ( details here ). - 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. Answer (1 of 2): I really think he is natural although who knows. UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou Is Determined To Put An End To Ciryl Gane's Undisputed Title Dreams At UFC 270. 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. by Jesse Holland MMAmania.com Feb 10, 2021, 2:19pm EST. . Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - I had nothing back then but a dream and a faith of pursuing it. Now I just bought a big space to start the gym, as well. [48], Ngannou faced Derrick Lewis on 7 July 2018, at UFC 226. 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. [16] After living homeless on the streets of Paris, he met Francis Carmont who introduced him to Fernand Lopez and the MMA factory. John Locher/AP Photo Ngannou defeated interim heavyweight champion, Gane, by a unanimous decision on January 22 . Answer: That's a good question really. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Although many fans believe the friction between the two parties is new, however, it's been longer than most fans think. Dans tous les cas, Paddy Pimblett poursuit sa srie grce cette victoire et pour ses fans, c'est tout ce qui importe. 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. [31] Ngannou then faced Anthony Hamilton on 9 December 2016, at UFC Fight Night 102. He had enough time to stop and realize he was out cold after the 2nd or even the first. 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.' 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. It's so hard, but it's possible. They are thinking that something is possible. [42] This knockout has been labeled as one of the greatest and most brutal knockouts of all time. 70. . . I will do boxing like Francis, because they saw me when I was young. [14] Contents [21] However upon reaching Europe, he was jailed for two months in Spain for illegally crossing the border. [19] After training for a year, Ngannou stopped training due to an illness. [17][18] As a youngster, he was approached by several gangs in his village to join them. [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. 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. 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. While he was growing up, he spent his days in poverty and had little to no education. Here are five reasons why Francis Ngannou must stay with the UFC for the good of his career. It was a pretty public split. Francis Ngannou took UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic the distance in their UFC 220 headlining bout in Boston recently. Learn more about Francis Ngannou's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. 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. The feud between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane, explained", "Fernand Lopez and the Factory behind Francis Ngannou", "Bad blood? . Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) December 11, 2022. The setting is. Francis Ngannou has requested some time off to visit his friends and relatives in Cameroon. 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. Gane, a former teammate of Ngannou, is an elite-level fighter with great IQ and several people backed him to snatch the heavyweight strap from Francis Ngannou. Eric Nicksick, head coach of Francis Ngannou at Xtreme Couture, liked what he saw from the UFC heavyweight champion's last opponent. Francis Ngannou celebrates after beating Ciryl Gane to retain. [73] He injured knee ligaments three and a half weeks before the fight. Francis Ngannou goes in-depth on the dramatic circumstances that led up to his gutsy win at UFC 270. 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. It states that the heavyweight champion's contract could be extended by a year or three fights. [47] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. . [70] Ngannou won the fight via knockout in the second round. "You lost that fight." . [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. 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 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. 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 . As of November 14, 2022, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. I've lost all faith in this sport Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) December 11, 2022. [68] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Francis Ngannou has been the next big thing in the UFC heavyweight division for several years. The arrival of the new year is hardly the only countdown on the horizon. [46], Ngannou faced Stipe Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight Championship on 20 January 2018, at UFC 220. However, fight fans believe that Jones will face a defeat at the hands of 'The Predator'. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Bio Q&A Status Active Hometown Batie, Cameroon Trains at Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV Fighting style Striker Age 35. Francis Ngannou vs Sergei Pavlovich. None of Miocic's five previous opponents could say the same. Francis Ngannou literally fought his way from the bottom. Even when they are so poor, something is possible in life. But since then, Ngannou has never looked back. For now, fans can only wait and watch. [29], In his next bout, Ngannou faced another newcomer in Bojan Mihajlovi on 23 July 2016, at UFC on Fox 20. 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. [22] After Ngannou reached Paris, he had no money, no friends, and no place to live. francis is not that good. This isn't even the worst example of Francis hitting ppl with unnecessary shots. 'Bones' will return to action for the first time in three years. When he was 10, he started working in a sand quarry to earn money. My knee is shattered . However, an official announcement for a mega-matchup between the two behemoths has yet to be announced. [60] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. most of his opponents are giving away easy wins in fear. Worst case you come across cringy Rockhold/CCC-style, even then that's better than not saying much and being boring. "The promotion tried to . Ngannou hade stora krav p om UFC ville ha kvar honom; han vill kunna f boxas om en supermatch dyker upp. Francis Ngannou is one of the most prominent names in the UFC currently. Nothing. Resultantly, he grew up to a life of poverty and little opportunity. 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. Francis Ngannou isn't shy when it comes to expressing his dissatisfaction with the premier MMA organization in the world. Wax5 2 mo. UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was able to defend his title in September, per his reps. 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. Dana would lose his mind! Francis Zavier Ngannou[11][12] (born 5 September 1986)[13] is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist. [41] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. 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. Archives for Francis Ngannou. [64] The pair was rescheduled to meet at 18 April 2020, at UFC 249. loss. At age 38 he is not a young fighter really. Ngannou turned a matchup between fearsome strikers into a wrestling match that showcased his much-improved game on the ground. Ngannou has accrued 17 wins in his career and 12 of them have been knockouts. There are a number of guys in the top ten that I think he could still beat in the UFC. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Francis Ngannou of Cameroon takes down Ciryl Gane of France in their UFC heavyweight championship fight during the . 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. 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. [19], At the age of 22, Ngannou began training in boxing, despite the initial reluctance of his family. Gane's victory set the table for a unification match between himself and Ngannou down the line. However, there is a championship clause in the contract. s Deiveson Figueiredo scored a unanimous decision victory over Brandon Moreno to win back the . Homelife was not the best for Ngannou. Image: PA There were incredible scenes in his . . 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. The contest went all five rounds, with Gane having success on . [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. 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Why did Francis Ngannou lose a belt? [33][34], Ngannou faced Andrei Arlovski on 28 January 2017, at UFC on Fox 23. - A move to boxing may not end well for Francis Ngannou. Be the first one to comment on this story. Again, Ngannou's deficiencies were exposed when Miocic utilized his wrestling advantage to neutralize the Cameroonian's ungodly punching . Back then, Ngannou's inexperience was evident as he flailed his hands with reckless abandon and often missed his target. If Ngannou does manage to retain the belt . Francis is just one of those soft spoken introverted fighters who have to themselves to act mean. . kingghidrah Brown Belt. Acc. Gaethje Nets $100K For Main Event TKO", "UFC 260: Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 Set, Per Dana White", "UFC 260 Results: Improved, Patient Francis Ngannou Knocks Out Stipe Miocic, Claims Title", "UFC 260 bonuses: The new champ is among the $50,000 winners", "Ciryl Gane vs. Francis Ngannou pour l'UFC 270! That left Ngannou with little energy for the final 15-20 minutes of the fight. Francis Ngannou Record: 17-3-0. But Francis Ngannou bounced back, going on a run of four stoppage victories. The win also earned Ngannou his second Performance of the Night bonus. Francis Ngannou arrived in the UFC in December 2015, six months after the UFC anti-doping program was enforced. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. @francis_ngannou versus @ciryl_gane will be massive! 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. In his second MMA bout, the young Ngannou was outclassed by the Frenchman after two five-minute rounds. 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. He broke the previous record set by kickboxing champ Tyrone Spong which was at 114,000 units. He is the hardest puncher in the history of the UFC. 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. I needed everything. This, after attempting to live for one year from Morocco. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. And he did so in brutal fashion. Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) December 11, 2022 "He fighting a 145lber," longtime MMA veteran Nate Diaz tweeted, seemingly talking about Pimblett. Francis Ngannou had a sad childhood because his parents got divorced when he was just 12 years old. pic.twitter.com/w8ieU1efKb. But when you start [to earn money], you starting collecting things: I want this, I want this, I want that. 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 Cleveland native kept Ngannou on his back for five rounds to successfully retain the . - Francis Ngannou Workout Routine. [61] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award. Be sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QUyMMtkl0az7rP4D-QQZQ#Francis #Ngannou #Losses Francis Ngannou took UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic the distance in their UFC 220 headlining bout in Boston recently. This weekend, Miocic failed to keep the promise of legacy against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260. 3 min read. Francis Ngannou might struggle in boxing . - Def. 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. [32] He won the fight by submission in the first round, and earned his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus. Ngannou put everything he had behind his punches early, unfortunately for him, those punches did not put Miocic away. [35] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. A lot of children now in Cameroon, because of me, they have a dream. And today, they see me, and they are dreaming. Avg. [37] However, on 18 August, Dos Santos was pulled from the match after being notified of a potential USADA violation. ago Did Francis even know there was a camera there? However, the Nigerian champion is unsatisfied with what the promotion pays him for his work inside the octagon. [36], Ngannou was expected to face Junior dos Santos on 9 September 2017, at UFC 215. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. [74] Ngannou won the fight by unanimous decision, the first decision win of his career. Again, Ngannou's deficiencies were exposed when Miocic utilized his wrestling advantage to neutralize the Cameroonian's ungodly punching power. Many blamed Ngannou's coach for . [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. The Predator knows first-hand the impact combat sports can have on one's outlook. 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. Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. The purpose is not collecting things, though. There's just virtually no risk in trying to be McGregor. Most analysts and fans have been pointing to Ngannou to fight Jones in his second title defense. Francis Ngannou vs Zoumana Cisse highlightsFrancis Ngannou vs Stipe Miocic highlightsFrancis Ngannou vs Derrick Lewis highlightsFrancis Ngannou all mma losse. The Cleveland native kept Ngannou on his back for five rounds to successfully retain the heavyweight crown. I didnt have anything. Following his first title defense, Ngannou underwent reconstructive surgery on his ACL and MCL with a recovery period of eight to 12 months. Ngannou currently holds the record for highest punching power ever measured by the UFC at 129,161 units. He strung together five KO wins in a row, including a championship-winning performance against Miocic at UFC 260. 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. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes. The Cameroonian is an out and out killing machine. [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. Get the latest UFC news on Francis Ngannou. Now, he wants to give others a chance to do the same through the Francis Ngannou Foundation. [15] He lived in poverty and had little formal education growing up. A major theme of UFC 282 sees former top . After 'The Predator' lost the. Francis Ngannou Diet Plan. 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". I didnt have any opportunity. At 10 years old, Ngannou started working in a sand quarry in Bati because of a lack of funds. He dropped back-to-back decisions against former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Derrick Lewis, but those were his only. How many lost Does Francis Ngannou have. Ngannou stopped Stipe Miocic with ferocious punches early in the second round to claim the heavyweight title at UFC 260. 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. Joined: Aug 12, 2016 Messages: 3,226 Next month, Francis Ngannou steps back into the Octagon against Ciryl Gane to headline UFC 270. Previous Showing 1406 - 1410 of 3874 Next. G10 and BJJ4Tone like this. He then extended the streak to ten once he joined the UFC. From teammates to opponents. - But that wasn't soon enough for the promotion, which needed to put a belt on the line for UFC. 65. Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. It's not easy. With momentum on his side, 'The Predator' finally earned a title shot against then-heavyweight titleholder Miocic. By E. Spencer Kyte, on Twitter @SpencerKyte Jan. 18, 2022 As now, he is #2 in official UFC heavyweight rankings.Exclusive Fight videos every 2 days (or earlier)! [56] The win also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. Jones will enter the fight as an underdog against Ngannou. svmr_db, Dec 6, 2022 at 6:28 AM #4. All (3) complete Losses (Defeats) in Francis The Predator Ngannous professional MMA Fighter career. 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. ", "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. The stipulation depends on what Ngannou opted for if he won his bout against 'Bon Gamin' at UFC 270. None of Miocic's five previous opponents could say the same. 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. Jared won. [16] Ngannou's parents divorced when he was six years old, and he was sent to live with his aunt. Since then, the UFC has installed an interim heavyweight title in place, which Ciryl Gane captured in the main event of UFC 265. Francis Ngannou is a native of Cameroon who grew up in poverty and did not receive much schooling. But I think he's just a athletic phenom with insane genetics. [39][40], In the highest profile fight of his career, Ngannou faced veteran Alistair Overeem on 2 December 2017, at UFC 218. UFC 259. 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. 'The Predator' has expressed that he would return to the octagon only if the UFC hiked his pay. Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and interim champion Ciryl Gane went to war during the main event of UFC 269 on January 22, 2021. [75], Ngannou speaks several languages including Ngemba, French, and English. [58] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. 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. Has Francis Ngannou ever lost a fight? [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. Finish the dream you started. Be the first one to comment on this story. (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. May 28, 2021 Francis Ngannou Francis Ngannou is a behemoth. 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. The purpose is to do something great. Generellt s vill han att mnga av UFC:s enligt Ngannou orttvisa klausuler . Han vill frskra sig om att UFC ger honom fler matcher per r. [43][44][45] Following the bout, Ngannou signed a new, eight-fight contract with the UFC. 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. [14], Ngannou was born and raised in the village of Bati, Cameroon. How did Francis Ngannou loss? #5. In his next fight, Ngannou dropped to a second consecutive loss in an underwhelming five-round bout against Lewis. Francis Ngannou was born and grew up in the village of Bati, Cameroon. [18][76][77] He learned English after joining the UFC. [67] Ngannou won via knockout just 20 seconds into the first round. He is currently on a hot 6-game win streak after defeating Ciryl Gane to defend his heavyweight championship belt. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Rozenstruik was clearly out cold there wasn't a need for those extra shots. When I started, I had nothing. [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}. 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. The 32-year-old Cameroonian now earns his living from the sport in Las Vegas. The first round looked similar to the first round of their first bout . [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? Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. The last time I was in Cameroon, I brought a lot of materials for boxing and MMA to open a gym. 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. Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. Francis Ngannou has lost thrice in his cage-fighting career. The first man to ever hand Ngannou a defeat was Zoumana Cisse at 100% Fight - Contenders 21 way back in 2013. [62], Ngannou was scheduled to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik on 28 March 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Since that loss, Ngannou has completely transformed and is a whole new fighter. At UFC 220 in January 2018, former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defended his title against Francis Ngannou. Batie is a small village with a lack of resources and infrastructure. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. With momentum on his side, 'The Predator' finally earned a title shot against then-heavyweight titleholder Miocic. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Francis Ngannou: Striker: 6' 4" 257 lbs: Ciryl Gane: Striker: 6' 4" 247 lbs 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. [27], Ngannou next faced UFC newcomer Curtis Blaydes on 10 April 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86. 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. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > JTDarkseid White Belt. 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 och UFC:s kontraktsfrhandlingar gr allt bttre enligt Ariel Helwani. [49] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Francis Ngannou Alistair Overeem 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 . Francis Ngannou was the closest thing to a sure bet the UFC's had in years. The thing is, Ngannou's last fight against Ciryl Gane was the last fight on his current contract. [25], Ngannou made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Luis Henrique on 19 December 2015, at UFC on Fox 17. They say, I will be a champion in MMA. SLpM - His mission is to give the children of Cameroon "the tools to lead lives of dedication and confidence". Francis Ngannou is the current heavyweight champion. [59], Ngannou faced Junior dos Santos on 29 June 2019, at UFC on ESPN 3. Jon Jones will be making his highly anticipated UFC return against the heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou at UFC 285. 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