Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou involved in crash that killed one woman: ‘I carry their pain’ By Dan Martin Published May 3, 2025, 12:51 p.m. ET ...

Francis Ngannou is on a UFC stage once again. Ngannou, who departed the promotion in 2023 after contract negotiations fell apart, made a surprise appearance at Friday's ceremonial weigh ins.

Of course, it’s none other than Francis Ngannou (18-3 MMA). Ngannou parted ways with the UFC in the spring of 2023 as he sat out for over a year in the midst of failed negotiations to ...

He is 18-3 in his professional MMA career. This is the second tragedy Ngannou has been a part of recently. In April 2024, Ngannou announced that his 15-month-old son had died.

A potential Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight would still be massive in 2025, and it certainly would have had huge appeal when the UFC was trying to put the bout together several years back.

Francis Ngannou's coach claims the former UFC heavyweight champion is interested in rejoining the promotion. The news piqued the interest of fans and reigning heavyweight champ Jon Jones.

Dana White says even in the wake of Jon Jones retiring, he’s not interested in rekindling any kind of relationship with Francis Ngannou because that bridge is already burnt.

Francis Ngannou has returned to the UFC. More news: Former UFC Star is 'Fighting for Life' As Wife Shoots Down Death Rumors Though the former UFC heavyweight champion left the organization back in ...

Ngannou, 38, went pro as an MMA fighter in 2013 and joined UFC two years later. He rose through the heavyweight ranks, beating Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 260 in 2021.

Ngannou defended his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in the last fight on his contract in January 2022, but he was out of action for the next year after suffering a knee injury.

PFL heavyweight Alexander Romanov raised eyebrows with a unique idea for Francis Ngannou’s next boxing fight. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is intent on resuming his boxing ...