Francis Ngannou

In a special edition of The MMA Hour, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou discusses what led him to decide to be a free agent instead of remain with the UFC, his issues with Dana White’s remarks at this past weekend’s presser and over the years, when things turned sour with White, what he wants to do next, which stars he would like to box, if he would ever return to the UFC, if a union will ever happen, when he could fight next, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, and more.GC, Ariel and NYRic around (1:21:55) break down the Ngannou interview and discuss the biggest talking points.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan breaks down the UFC/Dana White releasing Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones' official matchup with Ciryl Gane this March. Also, a recap of UFC Strickland vs Imavov, current events including Justin Gaethje vs Fafael Fiziev becoming official, a James Krause update and much more! DraftKings - Download the DraftKings app and use promo code SCHAUBSHOW Factor - https://factor75.com/SCHAUB60 with promo code SCHAUB60 Onnit - https://onnit.com/schaub Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply.   Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Free Bets are non-cashable and cannot be withdrawn. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Promotional offer period ends 1/29/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/mmaterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francis Ngannou is the heavyweight champion of the world. In mixed martial arts circles, he’s known as “the baddest man on the planet,” and that’s for good reason. Ngannou has a long history of developing strength — both physical and emotional. In this interview, you will hear the mind-blowing story of how Ngannou signed with the UFC, moved to the United States, and became the world heavyweight champion in a sport he didn’t even know existed just several years prior.

Brendan and Luke Thomas talk Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou on the horizon, Michael Bisping and Jake Paul's continued feud and potential fight, Brendan's comedy special and Thiccc Boy album announcement coming out this week. This weekend's UFC Rob Font vs Chito Vera, Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 29 of The Triple C and Schmo Show. Topics include:- Henry hanging out with Mike Tyson on 4/20 - Hours leading up to the infamous Mike Tyson plane flight- Henry's meeting in Las Vegas with UFC- Tyson Fury's legacy, knockout, and potential fight with Francis Ngannou- Best fights over the weekend among Bellator & UFCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Bet-David is joined by UFC Champion Francis Ngannou to discuss the inner workings of the UFC through his eyes and experience.  TOPICS Francis recovery  Francis Ngannou on how he handles fear Francis Ngannou gives a deep insight on his background and his life-threatening journey from Africa to America How Patrick Bet-David's story of travelling to America compares to Francis Ngannou's Francis Ngannou's reveals what his first fights were like Francis Ngannou explains why he doesn't care about what Dana White does Francis Ngannou gives his thoughts on his future boxing career Francis Ngannou explains why it is so hard for UFC fighters to get sponsorships Patrick Bet-David explains how to pay the fighters in UFC How urgent is it for Francis Ngannou to get paid what he deserves Francis Ngannou calls Kamara Usman the G.O.A.T. over Jon Jones Francis Ngannou gives his thoughts on Jake Paul vs Dana White Francis Zavier Ngannou is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is known for being the hardest recorded puncher in the world. Follow Francis on Instagram https://bit.ly/3KghItZ Follow Francis on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3r9Kaq6 Support the Francis Ngannou Foundation: https://bit.ly/3M3loQz Text: PODCAST to 310.340.1132 to get added to the distribution list Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Your Next Five Moves (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pbdpodcast/support

Today's episode is with Francis Ngannou. Francis is one of the most inspiring athletes in professional sports. He grew up in a small village in Cameroon, started physical labor at the age of 10, and eventually went on a 14-month journey to Europe searching for freedom and prosperity. The best part? He is now the UFC heavyweight champion of the world. We discuss: • His journey from Cameroon to Paris • Sacrificing $10M+ for freedom • Being paid $300k in Bitcoin • The percentage change he fights Tyson Fury • And more This might be my favorite episode yet — enjoy!

Francis Ngannou | Food Truck Diaries with Brendan Schaub Francis drops into Thiccc Boy Studios for a last minute Food Truck Diaries out of the trunk of Brendan's car after defending his Heavyweight Belt at UFC 270. They discuss drama and injuries leading up to the fight as well as what Francis sees for his future in combat sports.  Shout out to our boys at @SuplexSneakers for the shoes! Join us on Supercast: https://thicccboy.supercast.com/ #BrendanSchaub #FrancisNgannou #FoodTruckDiaries #ufc #mma #danawhite #heavyweight  #comedy #foodtruck #fights #Thiccc #Thicccboy #ufc270 #Sneakers #SneakerHead #suplexsneakers Brendan's Tour Dates https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates Thicccboy Merch https://thicccboy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jim and Matt break down everything you need to know ahead of UFC 270 this Saturday! First, the UFC Heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, joins the show ahead of his main event fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. He shares why he's glad people are coming to conclusions after watching leaked sparring footage between him and opponent Ciryl Gane, shares how much of a priority a future in boxing is for him, and what he feels are the main differences between Gane and past opponents he's faced in the Octagon. Then, after Matt shares a story about his time on-set for a documentary on the Gracie family, Cody Stamann calls in ahead of his bout against Said Nurmagomedov this weekend. He shares who the hardest puncher he's faced in the UFC has been up to this point in his career, details how he's been preparing for such a crafty striker in Nurmagomedov, and reveals a tough memory he has of Matt when he was mid-fight with Aljamain Sterling. Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC 270, including the trilogy match between UFC Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo.