Francis Ngannou News
Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik added to UFC 249
Adam Martin - April 6, 2020
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 the new UFC 249 card and it appears they will now get their wish. According to Rozestruik, the fight will indeed take place at UFC 249. It won’t be for the interim heavyweight belt like Rozenstruik suggested, but it has been booked nonetheless.
Dillian Whyte open to UFC move, tells Dana White: "hit me up"
Natasha Hooper - March 31, 2020
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 has been rescheduled for July 4.
Francis Ngannou will not defend Jon Jones, but says people "shouldn't throw stones" either
Christopher Taylor - March 28, 2020
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 failing a sobriety test.
Coach Eric Nicksick explains importance of understanding fighters' motivation
Mike Pendleton - March 27, 2020
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 that’s due to his dedication to understanding why they fight.
Coach Eric Nicksick details the evolution of Francis Ngannou
Mike Pendleton - March 24, 2020
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. Although he would come up short in his attempt at UFC gold, Francis Ngannou showed he could still hang with the very best heavyweights in the world. Following his fight against Miocic, Ngannou would drop his second consecutive fight in a lackluster showing against Derrick Lewis, and then change followed shortly thereafter.
Francis Ngannou and business partners now selling 'affordable hand sanitizer'
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2020
Hand sanitizer is currently in short supply. UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou is here to help. Speaking on Instagram on Tuesday, Ngannou announced that he’s teamed up with a some business partners to begin producing and selling “affordable hand sanitizer.”
Derrick Lewis calls for rematch with Francis Ngannou: "I guarantee it will be more entertaining"
Adam Martin - March 19, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis is calling for a rematch with Francis Ngannou, hoping to redeem himself after their first fight was a snoozer. Lewis and Ngannou first met back at UFC 226 in a highly-anticipated heavyweight bout between two knockout artists. Unfortunately for the fans, the fight turned out to be a stinker, with neither man engaging with each other on the feet, leading to one of the most boring fights in recent memory. Lewis won the fight and it earned him a title shot against Daniel Cormier at UFC 230, but two years later and he wants to right the wrong of how disappointing the fight was for the fans to watch.
Francis Ngannou discusses UFC's 'precautions' for relocated fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Tom Taylor - March 16, 2020
Francis Ngannou is glad the UFC is moving forward with his fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Ngannou and Rozenstruik were originally expected to fight in the main event of UFC Columbus on March 28. Amid the exploding COVID-19 pandemic, however, the fight was relocated to the UFC’s new Apex facility in Las Vegas — though that location is now up in the air as well, as the Nevada Athletic Commission has banned all combat sports events until March 25 and could extend the ban beyond that.
UFC Columbus card could be impacted by coronavirus
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2020
On Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine laid out new rules “in regard to mass gatherings in Ohio.” These rules immediately stand out as a problem for the upcoming UFC Columbus event. Shortly, we will be issuing rules in regard to mass gatherings in #Ohio. Every expert has told us that there is a risk in any kind of mass gathering - the closer you are to other people, the bigger the risk. You must ask yourself if going to a large gathering is necessary.
Francis Ngannou believes he and Tyson Fury have a 'little story together'
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou believes he and new WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury have “a little story together.” Fury, to remind, has previously teased an MMA bout with Ngannou, while Ngannou has repeatedly discussed a boxing match with Fury.
Francis Ngannou not impressed with Jairzinho Rozenstruik ahead of UFC Columbus headliner
Mike Heck - February 25, 2020
Francis Ngannou wants another opportunity to fight for the UFC heavyweight title, but to get that shot, he’ll have to get through the surging Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The heavyweight clash will headline UFC on ESPN 8 on March 28. The event takes place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
PHOTO | Francis Ngannou looks jacked ahead of Jairzinho Rozenstruik fight
Adam D Martin - February 5, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou shared a picture of himself looking jacked ahead of his fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Columbus. Ngannou is always in phenomenal shape for his fights but it appears he’s gone one step further in preparation for his fight against the undefeated Rozenstruik next month in Columbus. The card takes place on March 28 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Francis Ngannou fires back at Alexander Volkov after ducking accusation
Natasha Hooper - December 13, 2019
Francis Ngannou shut down rumours that he’s avoiding an Alexander Volkov fight in the most abrupt way possible. The heavy-hitter, Ngannou, has been busy striking his way through the heavyweight division. His last three fights have all ended in first-round with victories against Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos. News recently broke that he will be fighting rising heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the main event of UFC Columbus in Ohio, March 2020.
Breaking | Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik headlines UFC Columbus
Adam Martin - December 12, 2019
The UFC has revealed that a heavyweight clash between knockout artists Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik will headline UFC Columbus. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto confirmed the news late Thursday night. Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik will headline a UFC Fight Night event on March 28 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Alexander Volkov calls out Francis Ngannou, 'The Predator' responds
Chris Taylor - November 30, 2019
UFC heavyweight knockout artist Francis Ngannou (14-3 MMA) has been hounding his employer to book him a fight. ‘The Predator’ has not stepped foot inside the Octagon since June’s UFC event in Minneapolis, where he needed just over a minute to dispose of former heavyweight kingpin Junior dos Santos by way of TKO.
Junior dos Santos puts Francis Ngannou on blast for 'talking nonsense'
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2019
UFC heavyweight Junior dos Santos has taken a shot at former rival Francis Ngannou due to some recent comments from the former title challenger. Dos Santos and Ngannou went to war in a thrilling 70-second showdown at UFC Minneapolis this past summer. While dos Santos had some kicking success, he ultimately couldn’t handle the overwhelming power of his opponent as Ngannou was able to defeat him via TKO.
Francis Ngannou accuses UFC of using him as a gatekeeper
Tom Taylor - November 12, 2019
Francis Ngannou wants another shot at the UFC heavyweight title, and believes a fight with Alexander Volkov could be the key to earning that opportunity. Unfortunately, the Cameroonian-Frenchman is convinced that Volkov is avoiding him and that the UFC is content to use him as a so-called gatekeeper. “Just for the record, Volkov turned down the fight against me twice,” Ngannou told MMA Junkie. “One was July 2017 and August 2018. He clearly denied to fight me.
Chael Sonnen intrigued by potential Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou bout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 11, 2019
Chael Sonnen wouldn’t be opposed to seeing Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. Fury, who is recognized as the lineal boxing heavyweight champion, made some waves when he claimed he was speaking with Conor McGregor on potentially training for his MMA debut. Footage later surfaced of “The Gypsy King” training with UFC middleweight Darren Till. Fury and Ngannou have expressed interest in fighting one another. “The Predator” has said Mike Tyson has agreed to train him for a boxing match with Fury.