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The Latest Breaking News from Francis Ngannou

Dana White says he wanted to cut Francis Ngannou from UFC in 2018 but was ‘begged’ not to

Dana White says he wanted the UFC to cut Francis Ngannou in 2018, two years before he became heavyweight champion.

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Francis Ngannou coach makes surprising Tom Aspinall admission

Ngannou won the PFL heavyweight title on Saturday, while Aspinall holds the interim UFC belt

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Video: Is Cris Cyborg the No. 1 P4P in women’s MMA? What’s next for A.J. McKee? More on PFL: Battle of the Giants

Cris Cyborg continues to come up with big wins after he lopsided performance against Larissa Pacheco. We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 22: Francis Ngannou claims heavyweight throne

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following PFL: Battle of the Giants and UFC Fight Night 245.

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Overreaction Time: Jones vs. Ngannou WILL happen, UFC rankings useless, Sean O’Malley a fraud, more!

Check out the first episode of "Overreaction Time" as host Simon Samano and Farah Hannoun debate an array of topics in MMA.

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Eric Nicksick: Cristiano Ronaldo felt like ‘part of the team’ in Francis Ngannou’s locker room before PFL title win

Francis Ngannou had a sporting icon in his locker room ahead of his MMA return.

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Video: Now back in MMA, is Francis Ngannou the best heavyweight today?

Francis Ngannou certainly made a statement in his return to MMA at PFL: Battle of the Giants. We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."

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How Cristiano Ronaldo motivated Francis Ngannou with emotional pre-fight speech

Ngannou's one-year-old son Kobe died earlier this year, while Ronaldo lost a son during childbirth in 2022

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Francis Ngannou dominates, UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway preview, more

On "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Francis Ngannou's successful MMA, the upcoming UFC 308 event, and much more.

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Francis Ngannou admits breaking down in camp, second thoughts during emotional PFL fight week

Francis Ngannou overcame a few mental hurdles to make it to the cage at PFL: Battle of the Giants, and is glad he pushed through.

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PFL’s Renan Ferreira releases statement on TKO loss to Francis Ngannou: ‘Life goes on, we’ll be back’

Renan Ferreira reacts to his TKO loss to Francis Ngannou in the main event of PFL: Battle of the Giants.

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Video: What’s next for Francis Ngannou after claiming PFL title in MMA return?

What should be next for Francis Ngannou after his win over Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight superfights belt?

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Coach Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou ‘was questioning himself’ before PFL title win, entered with rib injury

In addition to the tremendous emotional and mental burden Francis Ngannou carried into his PFL debut, he also overcame physical hurdles.

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PFL results: Francis Ngannou delivers emphatic first-round knockout of Renan Ferreira on debut

Former UFC heavyweight champion paid tribute to his late son Kobe after a statement stoppage in Riyadh

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Tearful Francis Ngannou pays tribute to late son after KO win over Renan Ferreira

The 38-year-old triumphed in the opening round and dedicated his win to his son Kobe who passed away in April

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Francis Ngannou: PFL title win proved ‘I still have it,’ but ‘a lifetime wouldn’t be enough to grieve’ son’s death

Francis Ngannou will never fully cope with the tragic death of his son Kobe, but his PFL title win was a small aid in his healing process.

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Francis Ngannou def. Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Francis Ngannou's knockout of Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Francis Ngannou pounds Renan Ferreira into unconsciousness

Watch Francis Ngannou knock out Renan Ferreira in his return to MMA.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants watch-along and prelims live stream with MMA Junkie Radio

Join MMA Junkie Radio's "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" for a live-streamed watch-along of PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

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When does Francis Ngannou fight? Walkout time for PFL: Battle of the Giants headliner vs. Renan Ferreira

Here's when to expect Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira to make their cage walks at PFL: Battle of the Giants.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight

Check out live round-by-round updates and official results from PFL: Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia.

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How to watch Ngannou vs Ferreira: TV channel and live stream for PFL fight today

Ex-UFC champion returns to MMA after boxing cross over

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PFL: Battle of the Giants cold open touts Ngannou vs. Ferreira as ‘the biggest heavyweight fight of our time’

Watch the PFL: Battle of the Giants cold open with behemoths Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira, who clash Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants predictions: Name the last time Cyborg was an underdog. We’ll wait.

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for PFL: Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia.

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Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco prediction, pick, start time, odds for PFL: Battle of the Giants

Will Cris Cyborg's experience win out against the younger (and perhaps stronger) Larissa Pacheco at PFL: Battle of the Giants?

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