All articles tagged with #francis ngannou
Originally Published 19 days ago — by MMA Fighting
Jake Paul fought Anthony Joshua and was stopped in the sixth round, admitting his mistakes and learning from the experience. Despite the loss, he claims to have performed better than Francis Ngannou, who previously lost to Joshua, and is now interested in fighting Ngannou next.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Mania
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier warns Jake Paul that fighting Francis Ngannou would be dangerous, as Ngannou has the power to knock him out, and advises Paul to stay away from him amid ongoing fight replacement negotiations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Chael Sonnen believes Francis Ngannou 'lost' by rejecting a fight with Jake Paul, highlighting the social media exchange and shifting relationships between the fighters, with Ngannou previously supporting Paul but now criticizing him after his Netflix fight with Mike Tyson.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Michael Bisping dismisses rumors of Jake Paul fighting Francis Ngannou, calling them unlikely and calling out the inconsistency in Paul's recent fight choices, while acknowledging the potential promotional benefits if such a fight were to happen.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Joe Rogan praises Tom Aspinall as a potentially dominant UFC heavyweight champion, highlighting his exceptional speed and agility, which he believes surpasses even Francis Ngannou, amid ongoing division and title debates.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Jon Jones announced his retirement from the UFC, leading to discussions about potential matchups and Ngannou's possible return, which Dana White doubts will happen, while Ngannou hints at still holding his heavyweight title.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MMAmania.com
Francis Ngannou's recent boxing ventures and limited MMA activity have led to perceptions that he is already forgotten by UFC fans and will not be considered among the greatest heavyweights, with critics arguing his legacy has been damaged despite financial gains.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Matt Brown discusses Francis Ngannou's decision to leave UFC for boxing and PFL, highlighting that while Ngannou made significant money and achieved big prizes, his MMA legacy has been negatively impacted, especially after losses in boxing. Brown emphasizes that Ngannou's choices were financially successful and driven by principles and control over his career, even if they affected his standing in MMA history.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
Francis Ngannou has expressed interest in fighting UFC champion Jon Jones in a super-fight, despite Ngannou's current contract with PFL and Jones's recent retirement hints. The potential bout has sparked discussions about a winner-takes-all deal, with both fighters boasting impressive records and legacies in MMA.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones continue to fuel speculation about a potential fight, despite being in different promotions. Ngannou, now with PFL, responded to Jones' social media comments by suggesting their matchup as the 'right fight' to enhance their careers. While PFL executives support the idea of a cross-promotional fight, UFC CEO Dana White has dismissed the possibility, maintaining the UFC's stance against such collaborations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloody Elbow
Dakota Ditcheva claimed the PFL flyweight world championship with a knockout victory over Taila Santos in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After the fight, Ditcheva mocked Santos, who had previously dismissed her as "just a barbie," by pretending to apply lipstick and telling her to "shut up." Ditcheva's dominant performance solidified her status as a top female fighter. In the same event, Denis Goltsov won the PFL heavyweight title with a submission victory, calling out Francis Ngannou afterward.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Francis Ngannou supports Jon Jones' decision to potentially pass on a fight against Tom Aspinall, suggesting that Jones has more to lose than gain from such a matchup. Ngannou believes the situation involves negotiation tactics, with Jones having the leverage to choose his fights. Ngannou, who left the UFC as a lineal champion, respects Jones' position and acknowledges that while Aspinall needs the fight to cement his place in the division, Jones does not.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
Francis Ngannou supports Jon Jones' decision not to fight Tom Aspinall, suggesting that the fight doesn't add much to Jones' legacy. Ngannou, who faced similar accusations of avoiding Jones, believes negotiations often paint fighters as scared. He acknowledges that while Aspinall needs the fight to establish himself, Jones doesn't. Ngannou, now with PFL, still considers himself the top heavyweight and is interested in a legacy-defining fight against Jones.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Francis Ngannou reflects on his loss to Anthony Joshua, admitting he didn't feel right warming up before the fight and takes full responsibility for the defeat. He plans to take some time off to rest and focus on himself before deciding on his next move, but insists he's not done with boxing or MMA and is still committed to competing in the PFL.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleacher Report
After Francis Ngannou's knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, former UFC president Dana White criticized Ngannou's crossover into boxing, stating that's how crossovers into boxing usually end. Despite the loss, Ngannou, now signed to PFL, remains determined to continue boxing, especially after reportedly earning $20 million for the Joshua fight. However, it's uncertain whether his next fight will be in boxing or MMA, with a potential matchup against PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in MMA.