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Jon Jones is certain he’d beat Francis Ngannou and is ready to prove it: “send the deal”
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is certain he’d win a potential fight with heavyweight knockout artist Francis Ngannou, and he’s ready to prove it. Speaking on Twitter on Thursday morning, Jones shared his belief that his recent opponent Thiago Santos, who he beat by decision in 2019, is a more dangerous striker than Ngannou—so […]
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Jon Jones says he is not afraid of Francis Ngannou: “I have no reason to doubt my chin”
UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones has claimed that he isn’t afraid of Francis Ngannou, stressing that he has faith in his chin. “The Predator” is still enjoying the high from his decisive knockout win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 249 last weekend, in a win that all but guaranteed he will be one of […]
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VIDEO | Francis Ngannou gets boxing lesson from Mike Tyson
Top UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou recently got a boxing lesson from legendary former heavyweight champion “Iron” Mike Tyson. Just like Tyson was in his heyday, Ngannou has become known for his ferocious, one-punch knockout power, so fans were immediately excited to see these two stars working together. See it below: Speaking on Twitter, Ngannou […]
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Francis Ngannou opens as betting favorite over Daniel Cormier
Following his win at UFC 249, Francis Ngannou has opened as the betting favorite for a potential heavyweight showdown against Daniel Cormier. Ngannou knocked out Jairzinho Rozenstruik in just 20 seconds on the UFC 249 PPV card to reaffirm his position as one of the top contenders in the UFC heavyweight division. “The Predator” is […]
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Francis Ngannou sends classy message to Jairzinho Rozenstruik following UFC 249
Francis Ngannou sent a classy message to Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who he knocked out in 20 seconds on the main card of UFC 249 last weekend. While Ngannou treated Rozenstruik like he was his arch nemesis, he quickly proved post-fight that he has nothing but respect for his vanquished foe. Not long after the action concluded, […]
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Daniel Cormier praises Francis Ngannou following win at UFC 249: “This dude gives the refs heart attacks”
Daniel Cormier was on hand to witness Francis Ngannou score yet another devastating first round knockout last night at UFC 249 in Jacksonville. ‘The Predator’ was taking on Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a bout to determine the heavyweight divisions top contender on last night’s pay-per-view main card. The bout lasted a mere twenty-seconds, this after Francis […]
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Pros react to Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 249
A key heavyweight bout between knockout artists Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik took place on tonight’s UFC 249 main card. The winner of tonight’s matchup was guaranteed a title shot in their next appearance. Francis Ngannou (14-3 MMA) entered UFC 249 on a three-fight win streak, with all three of the victories coming by first […]
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UFC 249 Results: Francis Ngannou KO’s Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Video)
A key heavyweight bout between knockout artists Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes place on tonight’s UFC 249 main card. The winner of tonight’s matchup has been guaranteed a title shot in their next appearance. Francis Ngannou (14-3 MMA) enters UFC 249 on a three-fight win streak, with all three of the victories coming by […]
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Francis Ngannou admits he didn’t know who Jairzinho Rozenstruik was when UFC 249 fight was made
Francis Ngannou admits he didn’t know who Jairzinho Rozenstruik was when their fight was originally booked. Ngannou and Rozenstruik were supposed to fight on UFC Columbus and were rescheduled for UFC 249 after the event was canceled. Although this will be the third time Ngannou accepted a scrap with “Bigi Boy” he says he doesn’t […]
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Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik winner will be in line for title shot, says Dana White
Dana White confirmed the winner of the UFC 249 heavyweight bout between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik will be in line for a title shot. The UFC president was asked this week by the media prior to UFC 249 what is happening with the heavyweight division. UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic said this week he […]
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Pro fighters make their picks for Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
On the stacked UFC 249 main card, Francis Ngannou takes on undefeated contender, Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Heading into this fight, Ngannou is a -275 favorite while “Bigi Boy” is a +215 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros believe the scrap ends […]
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Francis Ngannou not a fan of COVID nasal swab test
Like all fighters on Saturday’s UFC 249 card, Francis Ngannou had to endure a COVID-19 nasal swab test. He did not enjoy the experience. Ngannou, who is one of the top contenders in the UFC heavyweight division, underwent his first COVID-19 swab test earlier this week. The experience, which involves ramming a cotton swab so […]
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Jairzinho Rozenstruik plans to KO Francis Ngannou in “one of the best fights of 2020”
Jairzinho Rozenstruik is expecting to continue his knockout streak on Saturday night when he takes on Francis Ngannou at UFC 249. Rozenstruik and Ngannou were expected to headline UFC Columbus and then fight on April 18, but those events were canceled. Now, for Rozenstruik, he finally gets his wish of fighting Ngannou on May 9. […]
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Francis Ngannou admits “it’s been very exhausting, very frustrating” to train through bout cancelations
Francis Ngannou is days out from a crucial heavyweight matchup with fellow knockout artist Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The bout will go down on the main card of UFC 249 this Saturday. While this matchup will finally go down this Saturday, Ngannou originally expected it to happen much sooner. The pair were originally scheduled to fight at […]
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Photo | Francis Ngannou is looking absolutely jacked ahead of UFC 249
Former heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou will return to the Octagon at UFC 249 for a pivotal clash with Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The bout will mark Ngannou’s first appearance since June of 2019, where he scored a first round TKO victory over former title holder Junior dos Santos in Minneapolis. That victory served as ‘The Predator’s’ […]
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VIDEO | UFC releases new promo for UFC 249
A new promotional video has been released ahead of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s highly anticipated May 9 return for UFC 249. UFC 249 appears to be all but 100% confirmed to be taking place in Jacksonville, Florida in less than two weeks. It’s set to be one of the most stacked cards in recent memory, […]
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Francis Ngannou displeased UFC shut down request for interim title fight with Rozenstruik
Francis Ngannou wanted the UFC to promote his May 9 heavyweight scrap with Jairzinho Rozenstruik to an interim title fight. From the sounds of it, the promotion isn’t interested. Ngannou’s request actually had some merit, as reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has not fought since August, and has not yet given a clear timeframe for […]
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The Rock heaps praise on “beast of a man” Francis Ngannou after training offer
During a recent Q&A on Instagram, pro wrestling legend and Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had an interesting interaction with UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou. Ngannou joined the Q&A and named Johnson as one of of his inspirations. He also asked the star to join him in the gym. Johnson responded affirmatively and heaped […]
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Francis Ngannou believes he’s already earned title shot
Francis Ngannou was expected to battle Jairzinho Rozenstruik at the recently canceled UFC 249 card. While this was a massive fight for the division, Ngannou feels he’s already earned another crack at UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic. Ngannou, who is riding consecutive knockout wins over Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos, opened up […]
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Francis Ngannou comments on UFC 249 postponement, thanks Dana White
Francis Ngannou recently reacted to the postponement of the UFC 249 card, which was supposed to include his heavyweight fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik. UFC 249 was scheduled for April 18. The card was originally expected to occur in Brooklyn, New York, but amid tightening restrictions enacted to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, it […]
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Francis Ngannou serious about boxing aspirations: “I want to make a statement”
UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou is preparing for a possible title eliminator at UFC 249 on April 18 against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, but he has very high goals for his entire fighting career. In an exclusive interview with BJPENN.com’s Inside The Cage, Ngannou was asked about a potential crossover to boxing later in his career, and he […]
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Francis Ngannou: My team and I will be tested for COVID-19 prior to UFC 249
As the UFC moves forward with UFC 249, questions have come up to the safety of all those involved with the event, from the fighters to the coaches, and all event personnel, and what safety precautions will be in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. One fighter on the card, Francis Ngannou, provided […]
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Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik added to UFC 249
A heavyweight bout between top contenders Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik is the latest addition to the revamped UFC 249 card. Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik was originally set to take place at UFC Columbus in the main event before that card was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both men have been campaigning to appear on […]
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Dillian Whyte open to UFC move, tells Dana White: “hit me up”
Boxing star Dillian Whyte is ready to make a transition into the UFC and has already called out his first opponent. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has spelt disaster for all combat sports, including boxing. The British heavyweight Whyte was scheduled to fight Alexander Povetkin on May 2 in London. His upcoming fight against the Russian […]
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Francis Ngannou will not defend Jon Jones, but says people “shouldn’t throw stones” either
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou has shared his thoughts on the recent arrest of promotional light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Early on Thursday morning, Jones was arrested for allegedly firing a gunshot in downtown Albuquerque. According to police reports, ‘Bones’ was also found to have marijuana residue on his clothing in addition to […]
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Coach Eric Nicksick explains importance of understanding fighters’ motivation
Eric Nicksick has been around Xtreme Couture since 2007 and has worked with fighters from all over the world. As of now, Nicksick works with the likes of Francis Ngannou, Dan Ige, Jessica Eye, Puna Soriano and Jeremy Kennedy to name a few. Nicksick has an excellent success rate with his fighters, and he believes […]
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Francis Ngannou says he has been tested for coronavirus
Francis Ngannou says he has been tested for the coronavirus — and that the test was facilitated by the UFC. Ngannou announced that he’s been tested for the virus on a recent episode of Submission Radio. “I got tested, they got me tested for the COVID-19, so I guess they tested other fighters, which is […]
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Coach Eric Nicksick details the evolution of Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou entered the UFC in 2015 just five fights into his professional career, and skyrocketed throughout the division due to his performances inside the Octagon. In just over two years upon entering the UFC, Ngannou would go on a six-fight winning streak which would lead him to get a title shot against Stipe Miocic. […]