RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As a competitor in combat sports, the world could be your oyster when you’re 6’4 and 260 pounds. Endless options are available when you are widely known as one of the biggest punchers in MMA.
One would assume UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou was well on his way to becoming one of the faces of the organization when he captured the heavyweight title by knocking out then champion Stipe Miocic in the second round of their March 2021 title fight. For those who have the ability to ignore internet rumors of injuries and unhappiness, you truly felt Ngannou was on the fast-track to UFC stardom following his January 2022 title defense against Ciryl Gane.
