Francis Zavier Ngannou is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist born 5 in September 1986.
He currently competes in the heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion.
He is known for being the hardest recorded puncher in the world.
As of November 2, 2021, he is #4 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings.
Ngannou started his MMA career in November 2013 and fought mostly in the French promotion 100% Fight, as well as other regional promotions in Europe.
He compiled a record of 5–1 before signing with the UFC.
UFC Profile – Francis Ngannou– Current UFC Winstreak
Ngannou vs. Blaydes
Ngannou faced Curtis Blaydes in a rematch on November 24, 2018, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 14.
He won the fight via TKO early into the first round.
The win also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
Ngannou vs. Velazquez
Ngannou headlined the UFC’s inaugural event on ESPN, UFC on ESPN 1 against Cain Velasquez on February 17, 2019.
He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Ngannou vs. Dos Santos
Ngannou faced Junior dos Santos on June 29, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 3.
He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik
Ngannou had to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik on March 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.
The event was postponed multiple times, and the bout eventually took place on 9 May 2020.
Ngannou won via knockout just 20 seconds into the first round.
This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
UFC Heavyweight Championship
Miocic vs. Ngannou II
A rematch for the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout between Miocic and Ngannou took place on March 27, 2021, at UFC 260.
Ngannou won the fight via knockout in the second round.
This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
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