Francis Ngannou is a Cameroonian French professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He was born on September 5, 1986, in the village of Batié, Cameroon. Ngannou is known for his powerful punches and has been dubbed “The Predator” by fans.
Early Life and Education.
Ngannou grew up in poverty and had little formal education. His parents divorced when he was six years old, and he was sent to live with his aunt. At the age of 10, Ngannou started working in a sand quarry in Batié because of a lack of funds. As a youngster, he was approached by several gangs in his village to join them. However, Ngannou refused and instead decided to use his father’s negative reputation as a street fighter as motivation to do something positive and pursue boxing. At age 22, Ngannou began training in boxing, despite the initial reluctance of his family. After training for a year, Ngannou stopped training due to an illness. He did various odd jobs to make ends meet until age 26 when he decided to head to Paris, France, to pursue professional boxing. However, upon reaching Europe, he was jailed for two months in Spain for illegally crossing the border. After Ngannou reached Paris, he had no money, no friends, and no place to live. After living homeless on the streets of Paris, he met Francis Carmont who introduced him to Fernand Lopez and the MMA factory. Being a fan of Mike Tyson, Ngannou was originally interested in learning how to box but Lopez saw his potential in MMA and convinced him to try MMA instead.
Career.
Ngannou began his professional MMA career in 2013. He made his UFC debut in December 2015 against Luis Henrique. He won the fight via knockout in the second round. Since then, he has fought some of the biggest names in the sport including Stipe Miocic, Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez, and Alistair Overeem. In December 2017, Ngannou faced Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight Championship but lost via unanimous decision. In March 2019, Ngannou faced former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez at UFC on ESPN 1. He won the fight via knockout in just 26 seconds.
Awards.
Ngannou has won several awards throughout his career. In 2017, he won the Performance of the Night award at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne for his knockout victory over Andrei Arlovski. In 2020, he won the Performance of the Night award at UFC 249 for his knockout victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Age.
Francis Ngannou was born on September 5th, 1986, he is 37 years old.
Relationship Status.
There is no information available about Francis Ngannou’s current relationship status.
Parents.
Francis Ngannou’s parents divorced when he was six years old. He was sent to live with his aunt after their divorce.
Cars.
There is no information available about Francis Ngannou’s cars.
Houses.
There is no information available about Francis Ngannou’s houses.
Aspirations.
Francis Ngannou has expressed interest in pursuing a career in acting after retiring from MMA.
Net Worth.
Francis Ngannou’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
FAQs on Francis Ngannou.
What is Francis Ngannou's fighting style?
Francis Ngannou is known for his powerful punches and has been dubbed “The Predator” by fans.
What is Francis Ngannou's height?
Francis Ngannou stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall (193 cm).
What is Francis Ngannou's weight?
Francis Ngannou weighs 257 pounds (117 kg).
Why is Francis Ngannou not in UFC 5?
Francis Ngannou is not included in the latest edition of the EA Sports UFC game, UFC 5. The reason for his omission is unclear, but some speculate that it may be due to a strained relationship between Ngannou and UFC CEO Dana White.
What is Francis Ngannou’s background in boxing?
Francis Ngannou began his boxing career in 2013, after moving to Paris, France. He trained under Didier Carmont and later transitioned to MMA under Fernand Lopez.
Who has Francis Ngannou lost to?
Francis Ngannou lost a split-decision to Tyson Fury the fight which took place on 28 October 2023
Is Francis Ngannou from Nigeria?
Francis Ngannou is a Cameroonian French professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He was born on September 5, 1986, in the village of Batié, Cameroon.
