The Latest Breaking News from Francis Ngannou

Ciryl Gane Inviting Kylian Mbappé and His Teammates to UFC 285

Plus, Stipe Miocic is poised to rumble for the heavyweight title. And diving deeper into the must-see March card.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16, 2023

Ciryl Gane explains why Jon Jones can expect tougher fight than Francis Ngannou

The French heavyweight is primed to battle Jones for the vacant belt at UFC 285 in March after Francis Ngannou’s split with the promotional company

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Daniel Cormier: It’s ‘not true’ that Francis Ngannou left UFC to avoid Jon Jones

Daniel Cormier rejects the notion that Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC so he didn't have to fight Jon Jones.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2023

Francis Ngannou warned he "will not survive" in boxing after shock UFC exit

Ngannou recently parted ways with the UFC after a lengthy contract dispute and has been told stepping foot into the ring for his next fight won't end well for him

Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023

Francis Ngannou walking away from UFC, Jon Jones fight is both a commendable and frightening risk | Opinion

Did Francis Ngannou make a game-changing move or horrific career misstep by turning down a Jon Jones fight and leaving the UFC?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023

Stipe Miocic calls for next UFC title shot after Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane: ‘I got winner in July’

Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has largely remained silent on his fighting future, but that changed Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023

BKFC will make Francis Ngannou an offer, says promotion president David Feldman

Bellator and PFL aren't the only ones expressing interest in Francis Ngannou.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023

Jon Jones opens as betting underdog for UFC 285 title fight vs. Ciryl Gane

Jon Jones finds himself in unfamiliar territory heading into his UFC 285 heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023

What Ngannou's UFC Release and the Return of Jones Mean for MMA

UFC president Dana White rattled the fight world after the first card of 2023. Here's what to expect.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15, 2023

Sean Strickland wants to see Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, but ‘it’s a damn shame’ he left UFC

Sean Strickland is all in on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023