Learn more about Francis Ngannou's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. "There's no way on this planet he can stand and trade with me in the ring or the cage. Whether it happens this summer or shortly afterward, Ngannou knows he’ll be seeing Jon Jones in the cage very soon — and the new champion welcomes the showdown. Shop for him latest apparel from the official UFC store. Check out all the clips from the main event below! ', Whyte held a press conference with Ngannou, which was never broadcasted, but is happy to air his opinions about 'The Predator.'. Matches to make for Francis Ngannou, other UFC 260 winners. If I fought him, I'd knock him out in the first round. You will never fight in a cage but if you want to, let's do it. I'm free to fight so let's have a real fight," said Whyte, who won kickboxing titles before taking up boxing. Whether it happens this summer or shortly afterward, Ngannou knows he'll be seeing Jon Jones in the cage very soon — and the new champion welcomes the showdown. MMA UFC Stipe Miocic. After their first fight in 2018, Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou went down different paths on the road to the rematch. The first UFC heavyweight champion from Africa flattened Miocic (21-3) … What next for Spurs & Kane? Join us for a ‘radio style’ play-by-play broadcast of the UFC 260 MAIN CARD with LIVE updates, results & reactions in a Live YouTube Stream on our Combat Culture YouTube Channel. A post shared by Dillian Whyte (@dillianwhyte). Surnommé The Predator, il est le champion de la catégorie des poids lourds de l'Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) depuis le 27 mars 2021 "If Ngannou wants a fight tomorrow, I'll fight him tomorrow," Whyte told Sky Sports. Ngannou, who stopped Stipe Miocic to claim the UFC heavyweight crown in March, has most recently been linked with a fight against WBC champion Tyson Fury. While this might not be the best pay-per-view card in recent memory, UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou features the greatest heavyweight of all time, Stipe Miocic, and the inspiring story of Francis Ngannou in the main event for the heavyweight belt. Francis Ngannou misses with an uppercut against Stipe Miocic during a heavyweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 220, early Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Boston. The first UFC heavyweight champion from Africa flattened Miocic (21-3) twice early in the second, finally buckling the champ’s … Ngannou stopped Stipe Miocic with ferocious punches early in the second round to claim the heavyweight title at UFC 260. Find start times and stream links for UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2 in your country. Bader was impressed with Ngannou’s victory over Miocic at UFC 260. "I want to make it fair. Francis “The Predator” Ngannou is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist and the UFC heavyweight champion. Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou will stand toe-to-toe again. Francis Ngannou NFTs: Ngannou’s UFC 260 purse. "He's very fragile. Bodyguard Favorite grappling technique: Triangle ChokeFavorite Striking technique: Elbows, Heavyweight Champion While Ngannou’s guaranteed purse was $500,000, he took home a total of $730,000, after the inclusion of Performance of the Night, win and sponsorship bonuses ($230,000). It’s one of the biggest tournaments in France.Do you have any heroes? Francis Ngannou’s UFC heavyweight title belt was barely fastened around his waist when he began thinking about the fearsome foe already plotting to take it away from him. '. You have run away from fighting me time and again in a boxing ring. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight … I'm not just some guy talking s**t. "The guy is a good fighter. Ngannou (11-2) avenged his blowout loss to Miocic in 2018 by demonstrating everything he has learned in the ensuing three years during a dominant victory. Francis Ngannou showed how far his skills have come in the past three years at UFC 260, and it was enough to bring him the UFC heavyweight championship. Dillian Whyte has challenged Francis Ngannou to a 'real fight' and remains willing to face the UFC heavyweight champion in a boxing ring or an MMA cage. Pathetic.". Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Ngannou… • Dillian Whyte issues fresh challenge to Francis Ngannou and would allow UFC champion to choose boxing or MMA rules "I'll come in there to … | 'We're 4-5 years off City', Euro: Griezmann double in Barca win | Atleti lose to Bilbao, Ole: Two points dropped | Bielsa: It was a demanding game, Pep hopes 'favourite' Garcia gets Barca move. UFC news: Here’s how much the main and co-main eventers earned. "He [Ngannou] knows me. When can Man City win the Premier League now? Whyte has proven his own striking skills on the kickboxing circuit, training alongside the likes of Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, and he mocked footage of Fury's MMA sessions. Whyte made his MMA debut in 2008, knocking out his opponent in just 12 seconds! Vicente Luque and Stipe Miocic train for UFC 260. Live Results, Winner Interviews And More From UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2, Live From The UFC Apex In Las Vegas on March 27, 2021. UFC 260 (3/27/21) Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic at :52 of the second round to win the UFC heavyweight titleUFC 249 (5/9/20) Ngannou knocked out Jairzinho Rozenstruik at :20 of the first roundUFC on ESPN (6/29/19) Ngannou stopped Junior Dos Santos via strikes at 1:11 of the first roundUFC on ESPN (2/17/19) Ngannou knocked out Cain Velasquez at :26 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (11/24/18) Ngannou stopped Curtis Blaydes at :45 of the first roundUFC 226 (7/6/18) Ngannou lost a three round unanimous decision to Derrick LewisUFC 220 (1/20/18) Ngannou lost a five round unanimous decision to Stipe Miocic in a fight for the UFC heavyweight titleUFC 218 (12/2/17) Ngannou knocked out Alistair Overeem at 1:42 of the first roundUFC on FOX (1/28/17) Ngannou stopped Andrei Arlovski via strikes at 1:32 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (12/9/16) Ngannou submitted Anthony Hamilton via kimura at 1:57 of the first roundUFC on FOX (7/23/16) Ngannou stopped Bohan Mihajlovic via strikes at 1:34 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (4/10/16) Ngannou scored a TKO (doctor’s stoppage) over Curtis Blaydes at 5:00 of the second roundUFC on FOX (12/19/15) Ngannou knocked out Luis Henrique at 2:53 of the second round, TRAINING: First training session on Tuesday will be 1:00pm for ground game work (Technique and sparring). "Afterwards he ran to his boss Dana White, pleading to get it pulled. Stipe Miocic, on the other hand, … To be a UFC heavyweight champion is no easy task, but there's levels. I can beat him in MMA and in boxing. The bout was a rematch from a 2018 bout in which Miocic soundly defeated Ngnannou by rendering the feared puncher's best shots null and void with head movement and footwork. If we have a fight in the cage first, he might take it, but if we offer him a boxing fight, then he might say, 'No, no, no. I know some other boxers want to fight an MMA guy. Sadly, he's just another hype job and it 'Ngannou' happen. "As a boxer, I don't rate him at all as a boxer. Tune in for our UFC 260 fight companion live stream watch along for alternate commentary, discussion, analysis, and answers to your best questions for every fight of the main card, including Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou, Tyron Woodley vs. Vicente Luque, Sean O’Malley vs. Thomas Almeida, and more. July 2013. He received $500,000 to show at UFC 260. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Francis Ngannou’s UFC heavyweight title belt was barely fastened around his waist when he began thinking about the fearsome foe already plotting to take it away from him. I was curious.What ranks and titles have you held? It was like my son messing about in the house. Get unlimited access to the world’s largest fight library, international fights, prelim bouts, and exclusive video. All 16 of his victories have come by way of knockout (12) or submission (4). WATCH Francis Ngannou Joins Kamaru Usman For Interview | UFC 261. The UFC halted discussions between Whyte and Ngannou last year, but Brixton's 'Body Snatcher' wants to strike a deal by allowing the Cameroonian to choose which combat code he wants. Behind-the-scenes access & Fan only fights every month. The guy knows for a fact. Stipe Miocic earned $790,000, with $40,000 coming from sponsorship bonus and $750,000 to show at UFC 260.; Francis Ngannou took home $730,000, which included his Performance of the Night, win and sponsorship bonuses ($230,000). Daniel Yanofsky Mar 28, 2021 12:31AM. Francis Ngannou claimed the UFC heavyweight championship on Saturday night, stopping Stipe Miocic with ferocious punches early in the second round at UFC 260. Feb 17, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Francis Ngannou enters the arena to face Cain … If this guy did this to you, what do you think I would do? ", Dillian Whyte issues fresh challenge to Francis Ngannou and would allow UFC champion to choose boxing or MMA rules, Dillian Whyte is willing to face Francis Ngannou in his next fight. 0:00 / 2:18:57. Our staff picks are in for UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou. UFC 260 Predictions: Miocic vs. Ngannou staff picks. See UFC 260 exclusively on ESPN+ PPV The exclusive rights for US coverage is with ESPN Plus UFC, meaning it is the one place to watch it. "The guy is scared, so if doing MMA makes him feel better. He calls himself 'The Predator' but he should be called 'The Pacifier' because he's a real dummy and a cry baby. This is MMA not WWE. He was terrified of actually fighting me after he had a meltdown on air. "Forget Fury. UFC 260 takes place tonight (Saturday, March 27) at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a UFC Heavyweight Championship bout scheduled as the main event. Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved, UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2 Fight Results, How to Watch UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2, Francis Ngannou Ready To Fulfill His Destiny, Four wins by submission (arm triangle, kimura, armbar, undisclosed submission), 11 by KO – has finished all wins, Has won 14 of his last 16 and four in a row, Last eight wins have ended in the first round. An honor. UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 Full Card Betting Guide. 28 days out. Live. He can't box to save his life. They are a bit stupid. Ngannou (11-2) avenged his blowout loss to Miocic in 2018 by demonstrating everything he has learned in the ensuing three years. Francis Ngannou meets his action figure and takes over as photographer. Francis Ngannou talks about his second-round knockout and capturing the heavyweight title at UFC 260. WATCH Francis Ngannou Joins Kamaru Usman For Interview | UFC 261 You will never fight in a cage, because you're a coward. Obviously, he's a big, strong guy and that's all he relies on. Plongez au cœur de la préparation de Francis Ngannou, à cinq jours de son combat à l’UFC face à Anthony Hamilton. A rematch over three years in the making. https://t.co/8LKhcnJY5O pic.twitter.com/ceqgnrUaTJ. Day 1 of training camp leading up to the title fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou #ufc #mma #Shorts #mmatraining Francis Ngannou UFC: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Tyron Woodley banked $590,000, … Champ Stipe Miocic customizes his training room. "I'll come in there to knock him out, whether it's in MMA or boxing. Le combattant poids lourd Français Francis Ngannou de retour à l'UFC le 10 avril 2016 face à Curtis Blaydes ! I will deal with him easily. Francis Ngannou, né le 5 septembre 1986 à Batié, au Cameroun, est un pratiquant camerounais [1] d'arts martiaux mixtes (MMA). Tyson Fury, on the other hand, is unbeaten as a pro-boxer, boasting a record of 30-0-1. Watch Weigh-In Recap | UFC 260: Miocic Vs Ngannou 2. He says 'I'm a fighting man, I'll fight you anywhere.' My son actually throws better combinations than him in MMA. 16-3-0 (W-L-D). “Francis is a scary dude,” Bader said. I have the "100% Fight" heavyweight belt. Ngannou (11-2) avenged his blowout loss to Miocic in 2018 by demonstrating everything he has learned in the ensuing three years. "I've seen the MMA training that Fury did. •. March 26, 2021. Here begins the real opportunity to express myself.What was your job before you started fighting? The guy knows for a fact," Dillian Whyte still wants to fight Francis Ngannou and says UFC champion can choose a boxing ring or MMA cage.