Francis Ngannou’s decision to leave the UFC has been a topic of heated debate, particularly in light of comments made by the promotion’s CEO, Dana White. As the former heavyweight champion’s time away from the octagon nears its three-year mark, Ngannou stands resolute in his belief that his departure was not just a personal milestone
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The world of mixed martial arts (MMA) is no stranger to high-stakes matchups, but few can match the magnitude of the impending showdown between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira. This heavyweight title fight is not only about the combatants’ impressive stature but also signifies a pivotal moment in the careers of both fighters. Scheduled for
Francis Ngannou is not one to hold back his thoughts, especially when it comes to the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Ngannou, who has trained with Tyson in the past, confidently stated that he believes Tyson will come out victorious against Paul. According to Ngannou, Tyson’s skills and ability to move around
After a brief hiatus from MMA, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is set to make his comeback in a highly anticipated bout against 2023 PFL champion Renan Ferreira. Ngannou, with a record of 17-3, left the UFC after successfully defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. However, negotiations with the promotion
Jake Paul has been vocal about his opinions on UFC fighter pay and has not been afraid to express his thoughts on UFC CEO Dana White. Recently, Paul was involved in the faceoff between former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira. This event took place in preparation for the
Renan Ferreira recently made some strong comments toward Francis Ngannou during the press conference for their upcoming fight on Oct. 19. This stirred up some controversy online, with many questioning the intent behind Ferreira’s words. Some believed that Ferreira was directing his comments at Ngannou’s personal life, particularly in light of Ngannou’s recent struggles, both
Francis Ngannou recently spoke out about the failed negotiations for the mega fight with Jon Jones, claiming that Dana White’s version of events is not entirely accurate. Ngannou, who is now signed with the PFL after leaving the UFC, refuted White’s recent claims, stating that he was the one pushing for the fight with Jones.
Renan Ferreira, the current PFL heavyweight champion, believes he is on the cusp of solidifying himself as the best heavyweight in all of MMA. With an impressive record of 13-3 in MMA and a 7-1 record in PFL, Ferreira has been on a dominant run. His recent victory over Bellator heavyweight titleholder Ryan Bader further
In a recent turn of events, Dana White has denied any involvement in the editing process that led to Francis Ngannou’s name being removed from a UFC 305 “Countdown” episode. This comes after Israel Adesanya raised concerns about Ngannou’s name being omitted from the episode, particularly in reference to a past answer about the “three