Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou - Official UFC Fighter Profile

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 5 fights.

Record:	10-1-0
Summary:	Fast, strong, smart

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Predator
From:	Batie Cameroon
Fights Out Of:	Paris France
Age:	30
Height:	6' 4" ( 193 cm )
Weight:	250 lb ( 113 kg )
Reach	83"
Leg Reach	44"

Media

Francis Ngannou introduced himself to the UFC with a KO punch in his UFC debut at Fight Night Orlando in 2015. Next, Ngannou Faces Junior Dos Santos at UFC 215 in a big heavyweight fight.

Aug 09, 2017
Rising heavyweight star Francis Ngannou spoke to UFC.com about his announced matchup with Junior Dos Santos at UFC 215 in Edmonton, Alberta on Sept. 9.

Jun 28, 2017
Watch the Fight Night London Q&A on Friday, March 17 at 12:15pm/9:15am ETPT featuring Miesha Tate, Francis Ngannou, Mickey Gall, Claudia Gadelha and host Dan Hardy.

Mar 17, 2017
The new rankings are out and Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down all the movement. Jorge Masvidal jumps seven spots at 170 pounds and Francis Ngannou is now on the cusp of the top 5 in the heavyweight division.

Feb 01, 2017 5:14

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

163

48% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

71% Standing

12%

18%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

Not Available

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Awards
UPCOMING	Junior Dos Santos Francis Ngannou	UFC 215: Johnson vs. Borg Sep 9, 2017	-- --	-- --	-- --	-- --	--

Win	Andrei Arlovski Francis Ngannou	UFC Fight Night Shevchenko vs Pena:Live on FOX Sports 3 Jan 28, 2017	3 8	0 0	0 0	0 0	R1 KO/TKO	Performance of the Night

Win	Francis Ngannou Anthony Hamilton	UFC Fight Night Lewis vs Abdurakhimov:Live on UFC FIGHT PASS Dec 9, 2016	1 0	0 1	1 0	0 0	R1 Submission	Performance of the Night

Win	Francis Ngannou Bojan Mihajlovic	UFC Fight Night Holm vs Shevchenko:Live on FOX Sports 2 Jul 23, 2016	8 3	0 0	0 0	0 0	R1 KO/TKO

Win	Francis Ngannou Curtis Blaydes	UFC Fight Night Rothwell vs. Dos Santos:Fox 2 Apr 10, 2016	36 24	0 2	0 0	0 1	R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Win	Francis Ngannou Luis Henrique	UFC Fight Night dos Anjos vs Cerrone:Live on FOX SPORTS 2 Dec 19, 2015	25 5	0 1	0 0	0 1	R2 KO/TKO
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Biography

TRAINING: First training session on Tuesday will be 1:00pm for ground game work (Technique and sparring). Rest time, then go back to the gym for physical conditioning at 5:00pm.

When and why did you start training for fighting? July 2013. I was curious.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have the "100% Fight" heavyweight belt. It’s one of the biggest tournaments in France.

Do you have any heroes? Mike Tyson (The most technical heavyweight on the planet when it comes to boxing).

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? An honor. Here begins the real opportunity to express myself.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Bodyguard

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle Choke

Favorite Striking technique: Elbows

Pro since 2013

Four wins by submission (arm triangle, kimura, armbar, undisclosed submission), five by KO – has finished all wins

On nine fight winning streak

Six first round finishes

Five of last six wins by knockout

Career

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