JDS Says Francis Ngannou Is Dangerous, But Plans On Exploiting Holes

Junior dos Santos gives Francis Ngannou his due, but feels he can shut down “The Predator.” This Saturday night (June 29), dos Antos and Ngannou will throw leather inside the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The heavyweight tilt wil…

Junior dos Santos gives Francis Ngannou his due, but feels he can shut down “The Predator.” This Saturday night (June 29), dos Antos and Ngannou will throw leather inside the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The heavyweight tilt will headline UFC Minneapolis. The two would’ve clashed at UFC 239 on July 6, but UFC Minneapolis […]

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UFC Heavyweight Francis Ngannou Says He May Test The Waters With Boxing

Francis Ngannou doesn’t seem opposed to making a transition to boxing some day. Ngannou is set to collide with Junior dos Santos this Saturday night (June 29). The heavyweight tilt will headline UFC Minneapolis. The two were scheduled to meet at …

Francis Ngannou doesn’t seem opposed to making a transition to boxing some day. Ngannou is set to collide with Junior dos Santos this Saturday night (June 29). The heavyweight tilt will headline UFC Minneapolis. The two were scheduled to meet at UFC 239 on July 6, but UFC Minneapolis needed a new main event when […]

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Francis Ngannou Believes He Could Eventually Transition To Boxing

Francis Nganou believes that he could eventually transition to a career in boxing after his mixed martial arts (MMA) days come to an end. Speaking to Helen Yee in a recent interview, Ngannou was asked about Joe Rogan’s recent comments about wanting to see “The Predator” box, and if he’d ever consider taking a fight […]

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Francis Nganou believes that he could eventually transition to a career in boxing after his mixed martial arts (MMA) days come to an end.

Speaking to Helen Yee in a recent interview, Ngannou was asked about Joe Rogan’s recent comments about wanting to see “The Predator” box, and if he’d ever consider taking a fight similar to Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather:

“So, first of all, boxing is my background,” Ngannou said. “Boxing was my first love for a very long time. For more than 10 years I have been loving boxing without even knowing what MMA was. Then, I get in MMA by opportunity, but still boxing lover. So, I think, at some point, I can end up to cross paths with that dream.”

Ngannou is nowhere near done with his career inside the Octagon. He’s one of the most fierce punchers the sport has ever seen, and is heading into a highly-anticipated heavyweight meeting against ex-champ Junior dos Santos at UFC Minneapolis this weekend (Sat. June 29, 2019).

However, when the time is right, Ngannou believes a transition into the squared circle could definitely happen one day:

“Sooner or later, it’s going to definitely – it might happen,” Ngannou said.

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Francis Ngannou Thinks Junior dos Santos’ Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Is Bogus

When Francis Ngannou meets Junior dos Santos inside the Octagon, he’ll have no problem going to the ground with the Brazilian. Ngannou spoke to MMA Junkie recently ahead of his UFC on ESPN 3 main event matchup with “JDS.” The Frenchman revealed that he isn’t buying that “JDS” is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu: […]

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When Francis Ngannou meets Junior dos Santos inside the Octagon, he’ll have no problem going to the ground with the Brazilian.

Ngannou spoke to MMA Junkie recently ahead of his UFC on ESPN 3 main event matchup with “JDS.” The Frenchman revealed that he isn’t buying that “JDS” is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu:

“First of all, I don’t believe that jiu-jitsu black belt,” Ngannou said. “I don’t believe that Dos Santos jiu-jitsu black belt. I don’t know where he’s from, but I don’t believe that. And I don’t mind that at all.

“But you never know what some fighter is going to come out with. I always keep thinking maybe he’ll try some wrestling or a takedown, but it’s not his comfort zone. I don’t know. He might try everything. But the most important is I’m prepared for every little thing.”

Currently, Ngannou is on a two-fight win streak, having finished both Curtis Blaydes and Cain Velasquez via first-round knockouts. Now, with another big knockout win over a huge name in the division, “The Predator” could line himself up for a heavyweight title opportunity.

“Cigano” is on a three-fight win streak and has finished his last two fights via second round TKOs. He finished Tai Tuivasa back in December, and followed that up with a second-round TKO win over Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Wichita in March. Now, they’ll headline UFC on ESPN 3 from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 29.

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Francis Ngannou Doesn’t Believe Junior dos Santos Is A Black Belt In Jiu-Jitsu

Next weekend, in the main event of UFC Minneapolis, an intriguing heavyweight fight goes down. Francis Ngannou is taking on Junior dos Santos, where many believe Ngannou will have the striking advantage but JDS will have the advantage on the ground giv…

Next weekend, in the main event of UFC Minneapolis, an intriguing heavyweight fight goes down. Francis Ngannou is taking on Junior dos Santos, where many believe Ngannou will have the striking advantage but JDS will have the advantage on the ground given he is a black belt. But, according to Ngannou, he doesn’t believe dos […]

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The Best MMA Fights Booked for the 2nd Half of 2019

In June it becomes natural for adherents to the Gregorian calendar to observe a halfway point in the year. It is equally natural to spend this time looking forward to the second half of the year, and what it may hold in store…

In June it becomes natural for adherents to the Gregorian calendar to observe a halfway point in the year. It is equally natural to spend this time looking forward to the second half of the year, and what it may hold in store…