Best fights of Francis Ngannou
Over 12 years as a professional, Francis Ngannou has compiled a 19-3 (18) record, including four title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Francis Ngannou KOs Stipe Miocic in their 2nd fight
On March 27, 2021 Francis Ngannou fought Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Ngannou was 34 years old with a record of 15-3, and Miocic was 38 with a record of 20-3. Ngannou was on a 4-fight winning streak and Miocic was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ngannou stopped Stipe Miocic via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Francis Ngannou KOs Alistair Overeem
On December 2, 2017 Francis Ngannou faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Ngannou was 31 years old with a record of 10-1, and Overeem was 37 with a record of 43-15. Ngannou was on a 9-fight winning streak and Overeem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ngannou stopped Alistair Overeem via KO in the 1st round.
3. Francis Ngannou KOs Junior dos Santos
On June 29, 2019 Francis Ngannou faced Junior dos Santos in a heavyweight bout. Ngannou was 32 years old with a record of 13-3, and Santos was 35 with a record of 21-5. Ngannou was on a 2-fight winning streak and Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ngannou stopped Junior dos Santos via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Francis Ngannou defeats Ciryl Gane
On January 22, 2022 Francis Ngannou defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. Ngannou was 35 years old with a record of 16-3, and Gane was 31 with a record of 10-0. Ngannou was on a 5-fight winning streak and Gane was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Ngannou won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Francis Ngannou KOs Cain Velasquez in 26 seconds
On February 17, 2019 Francis Ngannou faced Cain Velasquez in a heavyweight bout. Ngannou was 32 years old with a record of 12-3, and Velasquez was 36 with a record of 14-2. Both Ngannou and Velasquez were coming off a win. Ngannou stopped Cain Velasquez via KO in the 1st round.
6. Francis Ngannou KOs Renan Ferreira
On October 19, 2024 Francis Ngannou fought Renan Ferreira for the vacant PFL Super Fights, symbolic PFL Super Fights, and PFL Super Fights heavyweight titles. Ngannou was 38 years old with a record of 17-3, and Ferreira was 34 with a record of 13-3. Ngannou was on a 6-fight winning streak and Ferreira was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ngannou stopped Renan Ferreira via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
7. Francis Ngannou KOs Andrei Arlovski
On January 28, 2017 Francis Ngannou faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Ngannou was 30 years old with a record of 9-1, and Arlovski was 37 with a record of 25-13. Ngannou was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Arlovski was on a 3-fight losing streak. Ngannou stopped Andrei Arlovski via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Francis Ngannou KOs Curtis Blaydes in their 2nd fight in 45 seconds
On November 24, 2018 Francis Ngannou faced Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ngannou was 32 years old with a record of 11-3, and Blaydes was 27 with a record of 10-1. Ngannou was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Blaydes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ngannou stopped Curtis Blaydes via TKO in the 1st round.