FRANCIS NGANNOU NEWS

Jon Jones timeline to UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285 from Francis Ngannou to Ciryl Gane How exactly did Jon Jones become the next contender for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285? What happened to Francis Ngannou? Here's a ful...

MARCH 2, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Francis Ngannou: Leaving UFC was 'about the terms' of contract offer, not money Francis Ngannou reiterates that he was more concerned about his “value as a person,” and his departure from the UFC wasn’t about money.

MARCH 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Francis Ngannou says Jon Jones has 'multiple personalities' after switching stance on UFC negotiations Francis Ngannou isn’t surprised Jon Jones switched stances about his failed UFC negotations, but doesn’t want to be involved in any drama.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Partner Content | UFC 285 odds: Shevchenko defends title, Jones vs. Gane headlines event The departure of Francis Ngannou has created a void atop the UFC’s heavyweight division, and a new champion will be crowned at UFC 285.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Scott Coker wants Francis Ngannou to fight MMA for Bellator, box for Showtime after recent meeting Bellator boss Scott Coker is optimistic about reaching a deal with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after a recent meeting.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jon Jones says Francis Ngannou opted out of opportunity to fight him: 'He didn't believe in himself' Jon Jones says Francis Ngannou is to blame for their fight not materializing in the UFC before Ngannou left as a free agent.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Video: Is this Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder two-fight proposition a good move? Francis Ngannou became one of the biggest free agents in MMA history in January when he left the UFC.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Video: Is this Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder two-fight proposition a good move? Francis Ngannou became one of the biggest free agents in MMA history in January when he left the UFC.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Israel Adesanya Supportive Of Francis Ngannou's Decision To Leave UFC | Fightful News Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, is supportive of former champ Francis Ngannou's decision to leave the promotion.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Israel Adesanya backs Francis Ngannou's decision to leave the UFC following contract dispute Israel Adesanya has thrown his support behind Francis Ngannou’s decision to part ways with the UFC, following prolonged contract negotiation...

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Israel Adesanya supports Francis Ngannou's decision to leave UFC: 'He's asking for reasonable demands' Former champ Israel Adesanya said he backs Francis Ngannou’s decision to leave the UFC after his contract requests were shut down.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bellator champ Ryan Bader would love to fight Francis Ngannou: 'If he does come to MMA, I'm the guy with the belt' If former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou finds a new home in MMA instead of boxing, Ryan Bader says he’s the guy to fight.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bellator champ Ryan Bader would love to fight Francis Ngannou: 'If he does come to MMA, I'm the guy with the belt' If former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou finds a new home in MMA instead of boxing, Ryan Bader says he’s the guy to fight.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Deontay Wilder wants Francis Ngannou boxing match and MMA fight, sees it 'as being a beautiful thing' Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou on Showtime Boxing and in Bellator: Who says no?

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

In Joe Rogan's 'perfect world,' Francis Ngannou does boxing match then fights Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane winner Joe Rogan hopes Francis Ngannou finds his way back to the UFC.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

In Joe Rogan's 'perfect world,' Francis Ngannou does boxing match then fights Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane winner Joe Rogan hopes Francis Ngannou finds his way back to the UFC.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Ciryl Gane's Coach Discusses Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones Bout Fernand Lopez is responsible for the recently departed heavyweight’s entry to UFC in 2015.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Francis Ngannou says he has been in contact with Tyson Fury's team about potential boxing match UFC champ Francis Ngannou hopes to secure a boxing match in the summer against Tyson Fury.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Francis Ngannou says he has been in contact with Tyson Fury's team about potential boxing match UFC champ Francis Ngannou hopes to secure a boxing match in the summer against Tyson Fury.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Randy Couture reveals advice he gave Francis Ngannou amid UFC contract dispute UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture reveals the advice he gave Francis Ngannou amid his UFC contract dispute.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ben Rothwell hopes Francis Ngannou lands big fights after UFC exit: 'It's going to help all the fighters' Ben Rothwell is happy Francis Ngannou stood up to the UFC, and would welcome him to BKFC if he chose that path.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ben Rothwell hopes Francis Ngannou lands big fights after UFC exit: 'It's going to help all the fighters' Ben Rothwell is happy Francis Ngannou stood up to the UFC, and would welcome him to BKFC if he chose that path.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Video: What's the next move for ex-UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou? The MMA world got a little bit of a shakeup earlier this month with the news of Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kenny Florian: PFL's best heavyweights 'can hang' with Francis Ngannou if signed Former UFC champ Francis Ngannou would have his hands full with the top tier of PFL’s heavyweight division, says analyst Kenny Florian.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chael Sonnen calls Tyson Fury's offer to Francis Ngannou 'perhaps the dumbest idea in sports history' Chael Sonnen is not a fan of Tyson Fury’s idea for a fight with Francis Ngannou.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM