Miocic: ‘I’m Planning on [Winning] Another One’ The former two-time heavyweight champ won’t call it a career until he makes a run at a third title. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2022
Ciryl Gane, France’s journey to legalise MMA and why UFC Paris will be ‘special’ Interview: In 2020, France finally made mixed martial arts a legal sport; this September, Gane will headline his nation’s first UFC event The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
Ciryl Gane eyes interim title shot with win over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris "If I win against Tuivasa, I think it's gonna be a fight for the interim title against the winner of the next fight for the interim title." USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022
Tyson Fury backed to keep retirement promise but still face Francis Ngannou Tyson Fury promised he will never compete in another professional boxing match, but that would not stop him making a hybrid rules bout with UFC champion Francis Ngannou Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022
Francis Ngannou warned that he will struggle in "complicated" Tyson Fury fight Ngannou's old rival and training partner Ciryl Gane believes that he outstruck the UFC heavyweight champion in their fight, and admits that he's a far less formidable boxer than Fury Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022
Dana White dismisses Francis Ngannou "lost cause" claim amid UFC contract dispute Ngannou is yet to sign a new UFC deal and is free to leave in December but White thinks the heavyweight champion will remain in the promotion Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022
Francis Ngannou provides update on UFC future by unveiling "five-year" plan Ngannou will be free to leave the UFC when his contract expires in December but the heavyweight champion insists his fighting career is just getting started Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou provides injury update after surgery Ngannou will be ruled out of action for the rest of the year after undergoing knee surgery in March, but the UFC champion is making good progress in his recovery Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022
UFC announces first event in France on Sept. 3 The UFC will make its debut in France late this summer. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022
Eagle FC 47 headliner Junior Dos Santos opens up about UFC exit: ‘They try to drain everything’ Now at Eagle FC, Junior Dos Santos opens up about his frustrations towards the end of his UFC run. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022
Western Sydney's Tai Tuivasa edging closer towards bumper UFC battle with Ciryl Gane in France Tai Tuivasa is so close to a UFC title shot he can almost taste it — and a win over Ciryl Gane in France could well push the Australian over the top in the fight for championship gold. ABC News · May 11, 2022
Dana White points out major problem with Francis Ngannou fighting Tyson Fury Ngannou teased a 'hybrid-rules' fight with Fury after he knocked out Dillian Whyte, but UFC boss White has labelled one flaw that would put Ngannou at a huge disadvantage Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022
UFC finalizing Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa for expected France debut The first UFC event expected for France has a physically big main event headed its way. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2022
Francis Ngannou finally responds to not being presented belt by Dana White UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has been engaged in a very public feud with the promotion over his pay, and was not presented with the belt when he defended against Ciryl Gane in January Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022 Francis Ngannou claims Tyson Fury fight ‘will happen’ as UFC star recovers from injury Ngannou is engaged in a contract dispute with the UFC and is keen on a move into boxing
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 27, 2022 Curtis Blaydes sees Stipe Miocic as viable next option after UFC on ESPN 33: ‘I’m on his level’ Following his UFC on ESPN 33 win, Curtis Blaydes sees Stipe Miocic as a possible next foe – and the two have crossed paths before.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 8, 2022 Derrick Lewis' Climb Back into Heavyweight Title Contention Starts Where It Last Ended Lewis opens his 2022 campaign to earn another title bout in his hometown of Houston against rising star Tai Tuivasa at UFC 271.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2022 Francis Ngannou unsure if Jon Jones fight happens: ‘He finds himself a better battle on Twitter than the octagon’ If Francis Ngannou works things out with the UFC, he's not confident that Jon Jones could be next.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2022 Dana White lauds Francis Ngannou’s ‘genius’ game plan to wrestle Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 Dana White and Francis Ngannou may not be on the best of terms, but that didn't stop the UFC president from praising his performance.
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022 Francis Ngannou hailed for "genius" gameplan for UFC 270 win over Ciryl Gane Ngannou came into his UFC 270 title defence with injured knee ligaments and was forced to wrestle Ciryl Gane to defend his heavyweight title
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022 Francis Ngannou to be sidelined for nine months as UFC star faces knee surgery Ngannou will need surgery for knee injuries he sustained before his UFC 270 title defence against Ciryl Gane and will be out of action until October
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022 Dana White explains why he didn't present belt to Francis Ngannou at UFC 270 UFC boss White was vacant from the cage when Ngannou defended his belt against Ciryl Gane, but he refused claims that he intentionally snubbed the champion
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022 Francis Ngannou's knee "buckled funny" after takedown attempt in sparring Ngannou suffered injuries to both of his knees in the lead up to his UFC 270 fight with Ciryl Gane, but fought through them to defend his heavyweight title
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2022 UFC 270 event-night weigh-ins: Deiveson Figueiredo gained over 19 pounds, Ciryl Gane lost two Check out the recorded fight night weights of the UFC 270 competitors.
Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022 Francis Ngannou admits UFC contract row has cost him £5.2million after Dana White snub Ngannou fought out of his contract last weekend by outpointing Ciryl Gane and revealed he has lost out on £5.2million by turning down new contract offers