Francis Ngannou's long-awaited return to MMA It was a highly successful return to mixed martial arts for Ngannou, 38 from Cameroon, who had not fought in MMA since January 2020. That was before he ...

Francis Ngannou said he returned to MMA in part because of his son, Kobe, who died in April. Watch his emotional dedication after getting a KO.

Francis Ngannou said he returned to MMA in part because of his son, Kobe, who died in April. Watch his emotional dedication after getting a KO.

Ngannou's opponent was Renan Ferreira (13-3). Ferreira, who was the reigning heavyweight champion, had four straight KO victories leading up to this fight. Once the bell rang, Ngannou wasted no time.

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Ngannou's leg bent awkwardly under him as all 272½ pounds of the MMA fighter fell to the canvas in a heap. "On the route to the championship, you should always stay focused," said Joshua, a ...

Anthony Joshua wins with a second-round KO. Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou show mutual respect after fight About 10 minutes after Anthony Joshua’s postfight press conference began, he had company.

Ngannou just took on two of the biggest stars in boxing. The fight against Tyson Fury had to do wonders for his confidence as he gave a former champion all he could handle in a 12-round fight.

Francis Ngannou (16-3) knocked out Stipe Miocic (20-4) to claim the UFC heavyweight title from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas at UFC 260.

Ngannou (16-3, 16 finishes), who lost to Miocic (20-4, 15 finishes) via lopsided decision on Jan. 20, 2018, in his first bid to become the champion, displayed improved ability to stuff takedowns ...