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Dana White: Francis Ngannou Will “Never be in The UFC Again”
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane get set to fight for the UFC’s heavyweight title, according to Dana White, the promotion’s last heavyweight champ will never fight for the company again.
The belt is on the line… Read More
Tyson Fury Challenges Francis Ngannou to “Big Boy Money” Fight
By FCF Staff
Now that Francis Ngannou is no longer on the UFC roster, the former heavyweight champ is one big step closer to fighting Tyson Fury, and the latter is clearly aware.
Ngannou has repeatedly expressed an interest in… Read More
Jon Jones Says Francis Ngannou “Knows His Worth”, Following Star’s UFC Departure
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones may have been hoping to fight Francis Ngannou next. But, although the latter is no longer with the UFC, Jones understands the former heavyweight champ’s decision to leave the promotion.
For months, there was talk… Read More
Jon Jones to Fight Ciryl Gane For UFC’s HW Title, Following Francis Ngannou’s Departure
By FCF Staff
Following an extensive, contract dispute with the UFC, now-former heavyweight champ, Francis Ngannou, has been released by the promotion. In addition, the UFC has announced that Jon Jones will battle Ciryl Gane for the now-vacant, heavyweight belt.… Read More
Francis Ngannou Adds GLORY Champ Rico Verhoeven as Sparring Partner
By FCF Staff
Francis Ngannou is preparing to battle Ciyrl Gane in January, and that includes sparring with one of the planet’s best heavyweight strikers, Rico Verhoeven.
The heavyweight champ is set to face Gane at UFC 270, January 22, in… Read More
Francis Ngannou Believes UFC Has Disrespected Him, Devalue Champ Status
By FCF Staff
The expectation is that we’ll see Francis Ngannou back in the Octagon before the year is out. But, it seems clear that the UFC’s heavyweight champ still isn’t on the best of terms with the promotion.
Following… Read More
Francis Ngannou Delivers Message to Ciryl Gane, Following Latter’s Dominant Win
By FCF Staff
Following Ciryl Gane’s one-sided win at UFC 265 on Saturday, it didn’t take long before heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou delivered a message to the rising star.
Gane faced Derrick Lewis in the card’s headliner, which was also… Read More
Francis Ngannou’s Agent Fires Back at Dana White, as Fallout From Interim Title Fight Continues
By FCF Staff
Following the announcement of an interim title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane, tensions are running high between Francis Ngannou’s camp and the UFC.
Recently it was reported that Lewis will face Gane for an interim… Read More
Francis Ngannou Reacts to News of Ciryl Gane – Derrick Lewis Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world responds to the surprising news UFC 265 will feature an interim heavyweight title, champion Francis Ngannou has weighed-in on the fight.
Recently ESPN reported that Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane will fight for an… Read More
Ciryl Gane is “Comfortable” Now With Fighting Former Teammate, Francis Ngannou
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if Ciryl Gane ends up facing Francis Ngannou in the Octagon. But, following his pivotal win at UFC Vegas 30, Gane reported he’s open to fighting his former teammate.
Gane took another… Read More
Francis Ngannou Receives Hero’s Welcome in Cameroon, After Winning UFC Title (Video)
By FCF Staff
Francis Ngannou has returned home to his native Cameroon, carrying the UFC’s heavyweight title, and he received a massive welcome.
The 34-year-old fighter won the heavyweight crown last month at UFC 260, by knocking out Stipe Miocic… Read More
Dana White Claims Jon Jones Wants $30 Million For Francis Ngannou Fight, ‘Bones’ Responds
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has repeatedly said he wants a pay raise, before he agrees to fight Francis Ngannou. But, the former light heavyweight champ is denying he wants $30 million for the contest, like Dana White recently claimed.… Read More
Tyson Fury Says Francis Ngannou Would be “Easy Work”, UFC Champ Jabs Back
By FCF Staff
Francis Ngannou has made it clear he’d like to fight Tyson Fury, and it looks like that’s caught the attention of the heavyweight, boxing star.
Ngannou, who won the UFC’s heavyweight title last month by knocking out… Read More
Mike Winkeljohn Believes Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones is a “$50 Million Fight”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has repeatedly said he wants a bump in pay, before he fights Francis Ngannou, and it looks like his coach understands why.
Ever since Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic last month to become the UFC’s… Read More
Daniel Cormier Calls Claim Jon Jones is Afraid of Francis Ngannou “Absurd”
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier feuded with Jon Jones for years, you won’t hear him backing the claim ‘Bones’ is afraid of Francis Ngannou.
After Ngannou won the UFC’s heavyweight title this past Saturday, by knocking out Stipe Miocic,… Read More
Jon Jones Tells UFC He’ll Need “Some Bread” For Francis Ngannou Fight
By FCF Staff
Following Francis Ngannou’s electric win at UFC 260, it wasn’t long before Jon Jones was calling for the fight, provided, the promotion tables the right offer.
Ever since Jones vacated the light heavyweight title to make a… Read More
Francis Ngannou: “Obviously” Jon Jones, And Not Third Fight With Stipe Miocic “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
Francis Ngannou isn’t saying that he won’t take a rubber match with Stipe Miocic. But, after taking out the latter to win the UFC’s heavyweight title Saturday, Ngannou has his sights set on a fight with Jon Jones.… Read More
UFC 260: Francis Ngannou KOs Stipe Miocic to Take Heavyweight Crown
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 260, which saw Francis Ngannou avenge his 2018 loss to Stipe Miocic, and secure the promotion’s heavyweight crown.
After stuffing a takedown attempt from Miocic in round one, Ngannou punished Miocic… Read More
UFC 260 Weigh-in Results: Stipe Miocic – Francis Ngannou 2 is Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales in advance of Saturday’s UFC 260 card, and all of the fights are official.
In the main event, Francis Ngannou will look to avenge his 2018 decision loss to heavyweight champ,… Read More