UFC re-signs Olympian Robelis Despaigne, probably to screw Francis Ngannou and MVP

Fight fans were calling for a heavyweight showdown between free agents Francis Ngannou and Robelis Despaigne after both heavyweights picked up knockout victories under the MVP banner back in May.
Heavy.com

Francis Ngannou’s Coach Calls Vadim Nemkov the Only Real Challenge in PFL

Francis Ngannou‘s coach, Eric Nicksick opened up about his potential options for opponents and specifically named Vadim Nemkov. Nicksick called Nemkov the toughest fight outside the UFC and believes a ...
PSBoxing on MSN

Francis Ngannou’s knockout rampage left UFC champions destroyed

Francis Ngannou’s rise through the UFC was marked by jaw-dropping knockouts that stunned crowds and crushed former champions in moments. Each fight was a test of survival for legends like Arlovski, ...
Sports Illustrated

Jake Paul And Francis Ngannou Have Fiery Back And Forth Over Potential Fight

Jake Paul will no longer be taking on Gervonta Davis on November 14th, as Most Valuable Promotions has announced that the fight is cancelled. The decision comes in response to a recent civil lawsuit ...
Boxing News on MSN

UFC re-signs Robelis Despaigne after MVP stint

The promotion brought back the Cuban heavyweight after he knocked out an opponent for MVP in May, blocking a potential ...
Bloody Elbow

Dricus du Plessis hilariously calls out Francis Ngannou after downing beer in post-fight party video

Dricus du Plessis is full of confidence after returning to winning ways on Saturday night. 11 months after losing his belt to ...
Sports Illustrated

Francis Ngannou Eyeing Boxing Return Against Two Former Heavyweight Title Holders In 2025

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is eyeing his boxing return against two former heavyweight champions. PFL chairman Don Davis has confirmed that Ngannou plans to compete in MMA and ...

Ngannou relies on grappling to beat Gane, retain UFC heavyweight title

Francis Ngannou is still the baddest man on the planet.Ngannou defeated Ciryl Gane via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, ...
Bloody Elbow

Francis Ngannou is different in a never-before-seen way ahead of his MMA comeback in 2026

Fans may be surprised when they next see the former UFC heavyweight champion. Francis Ngannou is preparing to make his long-awaited return to the cage after sitting out 2025 entirely. ‘The Predator’ ...
Athlon Sports

Francis Ngannou Opens Up About Son’s Tragic Passing and His Journey of Regret

On an episode of his “DC Show” podcast on YouTube, former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel “DC” Cormier sat down with fellow former UFC heavyweight champion Francis “The Predator” Ngannou for an ...
Forbes

Francis Ngannou’s Next Fight: Latest On ‘Unbelievable’ Opportunity

Don’t expect Francis Ngannou’s next fight to take place in the PFL SmartCage. The reigning PFL SuperFights heavyweight champion is likely looking at a return to boxing, says PFL owner Donn Davis. “If ...
Newsweek

Francis Ngannou Surprisingly Returns to UFC

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Though the former UFC heavyweight champion left the organization back ...