Francis Ngannou

The career of Francis Ngannou, a Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist and boxer, is closely connected to Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing. His exceptional knockout power carried him to the UFC title before a move into major professional boxing bouts. The competitive record also carries the documented distinction “Former UFC Heavyweight Champion”.

Ilia Topuria's recent performance has sparked discussions in the MMA community, particularly following Francis Ngannou's claim of betting on Justin Gaethje against him. Additionally, Topuria's standing in the MMA Pound-for-Pound rankings is under scrutiny after losses at the UFC White House event.

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Francis Ngannou reveals that he placed a bet on Justin Gaethje to win against Ilia Topuria, highlighting his support for Gaethje ahead of the matchup.

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FINISH FIGHT | Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis

Curtis Blaydes expresses interest in boxing Francis Ngannou following his retirement from the UFC. This potential matchup highlights Blaydes' desire to transition into boxing after his MMA career.

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How Dana White KILLED the UFC Heavyweight Division

Francis Ngannou opens up about contemplating retirement following the heartbreaking loss of his son. The former heavyweight champion shares the emotional impact this tragedy has had on his life and career.

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Dana White recently addressed the upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 fight, stating that its announcement is unrelated to Francis Ngannou's MVP event, emphasizing, 'I don’t give a f*ck what those guys are doing.' Additionally, White graces the cover of TIME Magazine ahead of the UFC White...

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Dana White RUNS INTO Rampage Jackson! Sean Strickland ABSOLUTELY GOES OFF! Conor McGregor

International Fight Week: Dana White says McGregor vs. Holloway 2 reveal had nothing to do with Francis Ngannou, MVP event: ‘I don’t give a f*c.... Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 headlines International Fight Week

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Francis Ngannou recently reacted to Oleksandr Usyk's controversial victory over Rico Verhoeven, joining Canelo Alvarez in expressing his thoughts on the match. Meanwhile, Dana White clarified that the announcement of the McGregor vs. Holloway rematch is unrelated to Ngannou's upcoming events, sta...

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Dana White confirms that the announcement of Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2, set to headline International Fight Week, is unrelated to the events involving Francis Ngannou and MVP. He emphasized that he is unconcerned with what others are doing.

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The Inner Circle delivered another action-packed night at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 22, with four compelling bouts that shook up multiple divisions leading up to the main event. A Chinese kickboxer executed a masterclass to strengthen his case for featherweight gold, a family rivalry got its first chapter, a Myanmar sensation extended her winning streak, and a perfect finisher earned himself a life-changing contract. Here’s what went down on the spectacle, which broadcast exclusively to subscribers on live.onefc.com , in Asia primetime this week. Liu Shuts Down Pereira With A Perfect Game Plan Chinese striking specialist Liu “Spirit Dragon” Mengyang delivered a disciplined, tactical performance to outpoint Gabriel Pereira by unanimous decision in a featherweight kickboxing clash. The Shunyuan Fight Club athlete executed a flawless game plan to overcome the South American warrior throughout three rounds of action. With the win inside the Thai capital, the 23-year-old improved to 36-7 in his career and solidified himself as the next challenger for ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon . Haggerty Outworks Anane, Claims Family Bragging Rights British fighter Freddie Haggerty outworked French-Thai representative Yonis Anane by unanimous decision in a scrappy strawweight Muay Thai contest. Both youngsters had their moments throughout this nine-minute battle, but the Knowlesy Academy and Team Underground representative took home the triumph on the back of relentless aggression and high kick attacks. As a result, the 21-year-old Londoner upped his career slate to 24-5. More importantly, the younger brother of ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty claimed early bragging rights in what could become one of the next great family rivalries in the striking realm. Vero Edges Kana In Closely Contested Atomweight War In the second bout of the night, Vero “The Kayan Leopard” ground out a hard-fought unanimous decision over former K-1 Champion Kana “Krusher Queen” in a women’s atomweight kickboxing clash. The Tiger Muay Thai athlete and the Japanese slugger traded shots at a relentless pace throughout this back-and-forth scrap. But the former’s aggression, accuracy, and volume allowed her to pip the tough-as-nails Team Aftermath athlete. The Myanmar sensation’s fourth straight win keeps her firmly in the conversation for a shot at the ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Title currently held by “The Queen” Phetjeeja . Her record now stands at 31-4. Do Earns US$100,000 Contract With Clinical TKO Finish New Zealand-Vietnam standout Viet Anh Do kept his perfect record intact against South Korean foe “Money” Kyungjung Kim in their flyweight MMA clash, which opened the show. The Auckland MMA and Oliver MMA South Auckland martial artist smashed his way to another highlight-reel win via a right push kick TKO at the 2:17 mark of the second frame. The 29-year-old remained flawless in his career with five finishes in as many fights and earned a life-changing US$100,000 contract, fulfilling his dream of joining the main roster of ONE Championship.

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Canelo Alvarez and Francis Ngannou have shared their thoughts on Oleksandr Usyk's controversial victory over Rico Verhoeven. The fight has sparked discussions among fans and analysts regarding the decision.

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Ilia Topuria ACCUSATIONS! Francis Ngannou GETS HEATED! Islam Makhachev vs Michael Morales UFC 330!?

BREAKING! UFC WHITE HOUSE EVENT IN TROUBLE!? *FOOTAGE* Alex Pereira SPARS Mauricio Ruffy!

Francis Ngannou (Cameroon) vs Anthony Joshua (England) | KNOCKOUT, BOXING fight, 60 fps

Alex Pereira GOES OFF on Josh Hokit + WANTS Dana White to KEEP HIM AWAY! Rampage GETS MAD at Ariel!

Jon Jones expresses interest in leaving his UFC contract to face Francis Ngannou, stating that while it's a possibility, he feels he has little motivation to continue fighting. Jones was also present at Ngannou's latest bout, highlighting his ongoing interest in a potential matchup.

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Dana White TEXTS REVEALED to Ronda Rousey! *FOOTAGE* Jon Jones RUNS INTO Rampage Jackson!

MMA Community REACTS Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano! Arman Tsarukyan ALTERCATION BACKSTAGE! Nate Diaz