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Tyson Fury open to having a boxing match with Francis a Ngannou in UFC gloves
Francis Ngannou has expressed an interest in boxing Tyson Fury for years and both have taken to Twitter today citing a challenge to one another. Fury tweeting: “Who would like to see me fight this beast boxing rules @ufc gloves?” How about MMA rules with boxing gloves? I can do you that favor. https://t.co/NpCMOQ3DDu — Francis Ngannou […]
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Ciryl Gane dropped Francis Ngannou in sparring, claims Fernand Lopez: ‘I’ll release the footage’
The rivalry between Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou has only grown over the past few weeks in the lead-up to their title fight at UFC 270. Gane and Ngannou used to train together under Fernand Lopez in France, but ‘The Predator’ and Lopez had a major falling out which forced the heavyweight champ to change […]
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Michael Bisping questions if Francis Ngannou would find success in boxing: “When he swings he leaves a lot of openings”
Michael Bisping recently commented on Francis Ngannou’s intention to get into the boxing ring during a video on his YouTube channel: “The man is absolutely terrifying and hits ridiculously hard. However, against a boxer, you couldn’t do that because when he swings he leaves a lot of openings. Hey listen, if he catches him god […]
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Brendan Schaub believes the UFC is giving Francis Ngannou the Roger Huerta treatment: “Remember what happened to him?”
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has accused the UFC of giving Francis Ngannou the “Roger Huerta treatment”. Over the course of the last few months there have been a series of reported disagreements between the UFC and Francis Ngannou regarding the contract status of the UFC heavyweight champion. In a few short weeks, he’ll step […]
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Francis Ngannou discusses requirements for new UFC contract: “The boxing part has to be into it”
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has reiterated his desire to transfer over to professional boxing before he retires. Later this month, Francis Ngannou will defend his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in one of the most highly-anticipated heavyweight bouts in years. With it being the last fight on his deal, there’s been a lot […]
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Chael Sonnen advises fighters to “take less money” for the right platform: “I’ve never loved the idea of a fighter being a whore”
Chael Sonnen has shared some advice for his fellow fighters explaining how taking less money for the right platform can prove lucrative. The former UFC title challenger, Sonnen (31-17-1 MMA), recently shared a video on his YouTube channel where he suggested that taking the ‘biggest offer’ is not always the smartest move for a fighter. […]
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Francis Ngannou shares his take on who is the best striker in mixed martial arts
UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has named who he believes to be the best striker in mixed martial arts. When we’re talking about some of the most fearsome strikers in the sport, Francis Ngannou is one of the first names that comes to mind. “The Predator” has finished just about everyone of note that he’s […]
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Dana White provides positive update on contract negotiations with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou
Dana White has provided a positive update on his current contract negotiations with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Ngannou will be competing in the final fight of his current contract January 22nd at the Octagon in Anaheim for UFC 270 where he goes up against Ciryl Gane. Francis Ngannou’s agent, Marquel Martin of CAA (Creative […]
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Manager provides grim update on contract negotiations between Francis Ngannou and the UFC: “I hate to say this, but it feels like a standoff”
Francis Ngannou is competing in the final fight of his current contract on January 22nd in Anaheim when he squares off with Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. It could be the last time we see Ngannou, 35, inside the Octagon, as he refused to sign a contract extension earlier this year citing it was a […]
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Francis Ngannou says he’s ‘the man that’s gonna stop the hype’ of Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
Francis Ngannou is confident he will be the one to derail Ciryl Gane’s hype. Ngannou is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time in the main event of UFC 270 against the interim champ in Gane. It’s a fascinating fight due to the fact the two used to train with one another […]
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Francis Ngannou responds after former coach claims he tried to prevent Ciryl Gane from signing with the UFC: “I think this is evil”
UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has responded to claims from Fernand Lopez that he once prevented Ciryl Gane from signing with the promotion. Next month at UFC 270, we’ll see former training partners Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane collide with the UFC heavyweight championship on the line. These two men have been on a collision […]
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Francis Ngannou applauds Jake Paul for making a “huge statement” with knockout of Tyron Woodley: “You better take him seriously”
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has praised Jake Paul for his recent knockout win over Tyron Woodley. Last Saturday night, Jake Paul put an end to his rivalry with Tyron Woodley by knocking the former welterweight king out in their rematch down in Tampa. While the fight wasn’t all too notable leading up to that […]
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Francis Ngannou enters UFC 270 title fight on last fight of contract, reveals Dana White: ‘If you don’t want to be with us, no problem’
Francis Ngannou may be a free agent after his UFC 270 heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane in January. Ngannou won the heavyweight title at UFC 260 back in March after he knocked out Stipe Miocic in the second round. After the win, Ngannou and the UFC had a dispute over his next fight which […]
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Chris Daukaus explains why Derrick Lewis is more dangerous than Francis Ngannou
Chris Daukaus believes Derrick Lewis is more dangerous than Francis Ngannou. Daukaus is set to face Lewis in the main event of UFC Vegas 45, which serves as the final card of 2021. Entering the fight, Daukaus is the betting favorite and he believes he has all the tools to outwork Lewis to get the […]
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Photo | Francis Ngannou appears to have dropped some muscle mass ahead of his title fight with Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
Francis Ngannou appears to have dropped some muscle mass ahead of his title unification bout with Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. The former training partners, Ngannou (16-3 MMA) and Gane (10-0 MMA), will collide on January 22 in Anaheim with the title of “baddest man on the planet” up for grabs. Francis Ngannou most recently […]
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UFC 270: ‘Ngannou vs. Gane’ Fight Card and Start Times
The Octagon returns to Anaheim on January 22 for UFC 270, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. The former training partners, Ngannou (16-3 MMA) and Gane (10-0 MMA), will meet in a highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout. Francis Ngannou most recently competed back at March’s UFC 260 event, where […]
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Ciryl Gane warns fans not to expect the same Francis Ngannou at UFC 270: “He knows I can manage the power”
Ciryl Gane has warned fight fans not to expect the same style out of Francis Ngannou at UFC 270. Gane (10-0 MMA), the promotions current interim heavyweight title holder, and Ngannou (16-3 MMA) the UFC’s reigning heavyweight champion, are set to collide in a title unification bout on January 22. The highly anticipated matchup is […]
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Fabricio Werdum shares detailed prediction for Ciryl Gane vs Francis Ngannou title fight
UFC veteran Fabricio Werdum has given his thoughts on what will go down between Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou at UFC 270. In January, we’ll finally see Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou collide with the undisputed UFC heavyweight title on the line. Ngannou is the reigning champion, but many believe Gane will pose a significant […]
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Francis Ngannou feels UFC created backstage scene with Ciryl Gane
Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane shared an awkward moment backstage at UFC 268. However, the undisputed champ doesn’t believe it happened naturally. When walking out to find his seat to enjoy the card, Ngannou would walk past Gane and his team who were there cornering Nassourdine Imavov. Clearly ignoring the interim champion and his former […]
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Francis Ngannou brings in GLORY heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven in preparation for UFC 270
Francis Ngannou has brought in kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven to help him prepare for Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. At UFC 270, Francis Ngannou will face arguably the most technical test of his career when he goes toe to toe with Ciryl Gane. The former teammates will battle it out for the UFC heavyweight title […]
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Coach claims Francis Ngannou advised UFC officials not to sign former teammate Ciryl Gane
According to Fernand Lopez, Francis Ngannou once advised the UFC that Ciryl Gane wasn’t quite ready to sign for the promotion. At UFC 270, Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane will battle it out with the undisputed UFC heavyweight title being on the line. It’s the definition of a blockbuster showdown between two men who, in […]
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Ciryl Gane reacts after receiving the cold shoulder from Francis Ngannou at UFC 268
Ciryl Gane has reacted after receiving the cold shoulder from former teammate and fellow heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou at UFC 268. Gane (10-0 MMA) and Ngannou (16-3 MMA) are set to collide in a title unification bout this January at UFC 270, with the winner earning ‘baddest man on the planet’ status. Ciryl Gane captured […]
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Francis Ngannou completely ignores Ciryl Gane backstage at UFC 268 (Video)
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou completely ignored interim champion Ciryl Gane when they encountered each other backstage at UFC 268. Gane won the interim heavyweight title back at UFC 265 in August when he knocked out Derrick Lewis in the third round of the fight. Remember, the UFC had originally booked Ngannou against Lewis in […]
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Francis Ngannou not as excited about fighting Ciryl Gane over Jon Jones
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou says he is not as excited about fighting interim champ Ciryl Gane over superstar Jon Jones. Ngannou knocked out former champ Stipe Miocic back at UFC 260 in March to win the heavyweight title. He was then expected to fight Jones in what would have been one of the biggest […]
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Teddy Atlas shares his thoughts on a potential Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou super fight
Boxing analyst Teddy Atlas shared his thoughts on a potential Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou super fight in the boxing ring. Atlas is a boxing legend in his own right but he has moved more into the world of MMA analysis as well in recent years. Speaking to Submission Radio in a recent interview, Atlas […]
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Francis Ngannou shares two “dream opponents” that he would have enjoyed fighting in their prime
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou shared two “dream opponents” that he would have enjoyed fighting in their prime. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) is set to defend his belt against current interim title holder Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in January. Ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with the undefeated Frenchman, ‘The Predator’ made an appearance on […]
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Ciryl Gane not scared of Francis Ngannou’s KO power ahead of UFC 270
UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane says that he is not scared of Francis Ngannou’s KO power ahead of their title fight at UFC 270. Gane won the interim heavyweight belt with a TKO win over Derrick Lewis back at UFC 265, and he will now look to unify the belt against the UFC heavyweight […]
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Francis Ngannou unhappy having to borrow money for training camp
Francis Ngannou has a very strong claim to being ‘the baddest man on the planet’ and he wants to get paid accordingly. The UFC heavyweight champion will defend his belt against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, but he will earn significantly less in that fight than his boxing counterparts. The Cameroonian recently appeared on the […]