Francis Ngannou Previews UFC 270, Talks Coaching Change & Mental Health | Full Interview
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2 жыл бұрынUFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou sat down with Megan Olivi to preview his main event matchup versus Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 on Saturday, January 22. Ngannou discussed the coaching change he underwent and why making the move to Las Vegas has been best for him in and out of the Octagon.
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@3arefob729 2 жыл бұрын
“I may have only been doing MMA for 8 years but I’ve been fighting My whole life” - Francis Ngannou 🔥
@dorinbeya1699 2 жыл бұрын
That was hard Bar🔥
@BarisTitanX 2 жыл бұрын
@@dorinbeya1699 Now if only it were true.
@NabilAbdulrashidComedy 2 жыл бұрын
For that alone I hope he wins
@hamboro 2 жыл бұрын
@@BarisTitanX how is it untrue
@christsang9728 2 жыл бұрын
Thats why I love this sport its a metaphor for life. Francis has been a champ for years.
@williamb223 2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Francis needed a translator when he first started in the UFC. Now look at him...
@rebornpharaoh3617 2 жыл бұрын
mind blowing
@benlewis5312 2 жыл бұрын
He’s been living in Las Vegas for 4 years. It’s really not that unbelievable lol
@codygrant9066 2 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty incredible. That’s a smart and hardworking individual.
@codygrant9066 2 жыл бұрын
@@benlewis5312 still pretty impressive. I know Mexicans on my job sites that have been in America for a lot longer than 4 years and don’t put together sentences like he does. English is one of if not the hardest languages to learn.
@greyareaoperator 2 жыл бұрын
@@codygrant9066 they might speak a little more than they let on
@mauricemboula5869 2 жыл бұрын
" I wasn't selected as champ, I wasn't elected as champ, I wasn't nominated as champ, I earned it. I made my way up there." Francis Ngannou.
@abreacts7563 2 жыл бұрын
Cool
@WorkingPieces 2 жыл бұрын
Literally made his way there crossed the sea jumped barbed wires multiple times sleeped in the jungle sleeped in parking lots to get to be the champion
@tonypacheco2484 2 жыл бұрын
Too bad he's gonna lose that championship next week.
@donkeoti4397 2 жыл бұрын
@@tonypacheco2484 not going to happen. Dana is going to cry over this one.
@donkeoti4397 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah we heard what he said too. Repeating what someone else says word for word isnt a thought.
@Razear 2 жыл бұрын
I like how Megan just lets Francis talk for the majority of the interview. This man is a highly introspective person.
@KevinDFuller94 2 жыл бұрын
Francis is a very powerful man, not just physically but mentally. His story is proof of that. So inspirational.
@dusty616l 2 жыл бұрын
cant wait to see him box
@RealSatanHere 2 жыл бұрын
Gane :”hold my beer”
@Tr-of4bi 2 жыл бұрын
@@dusty616l you’ll be disappointed if he fights Tyson fury
@dusty616l 2 жыл бұрын
@@Tr-of4bi lol ofcourse. thats why i said im hype to see him box in general. didnt say he was gonna be champ :P
@ezrabrewer294 2 жыл бұрын
alright guy thx for stopping to share
@that1fred 2 жыл бұрын
This man is so pure, he's so vulnerable and open about what he talks about - his upbringing, his past, seeing a therapist. Love to see it
@flyingfrogofdeath9616 2 жыл бұрын
The mark of somebody who is truly comfortable with themselves as a person
@sml2238 2 жыл бұрын
I was literally coming down to the comments to say the same thing then I saw you had said it perfectly :) Francis is an amazing person and fighter. Not to mention an absolute unit!
@juanpuentes3621 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with therapy it’s so taboo in America but in other countries everyone goes to therapy no wonder America has so many mental health issues
@Dapson12352 2 жыл бұрын
@@ahabibi23 I wish the same for your kids and family
@pokemonovice9758 2 жыл бұрын
He did Fernand dirty. Francis isnt _pure_ as you say
@dukenukem7043 2 жыл бұрын
idc what anyone says francis is hands down my favorite fighter . he’s just so soft spoken and kind while being a complete monster in the cage
@shadyganley8877 2 жыл бұрын
He's also a wonderful cuddler 🧔🧔👥👬 I know you feelin it
@gamebred 2 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone care who your favorite fighter is? Just curious
@crimsonraiza3633 2 жыл бұрын
@@gamebred Okay Gamebred
@shiiinesteadily9642 2 жыл бұрын
@@gamebred while you're Idolizing masvidal lmao
@gamebred 2 жыл бұрын
@@shiiinesteadily9642 did I ask you for your opinion tho
@p0werl0ve 2 жыл бұрын
"I take most proud in never giving up regardless of the situation and the odds, even more than in the Champion title. Everybody can achieve it and you don't have to be UFC champion, you can be lawyer, aspiring journalist or manual labor worker.." truly inspiring
@pillowcase5576 2 жыл бұрын
@Dave White yea.. then he came back and damn near killed 5 other guys, also Derrick was scared against Gane so idk what point you are trying to make here.
@harsha1989able 2 жыл бұрын
@Dave White Francis was mentally shot in that fight after that previous fight defeat to Stipe Miocic... He recovered since then...
@ApacheScalper 2 жыл бұрын
No
@julianmarx2002 2 жыл бұрын
@Jay Russ yeah plus that one KO he got in the last 10 seconds after getting whooped the whole fight- can never count out the Black Beast
@brucepower3429 2 жыл бұрын
Can't be a lawyer or math teacher without a specific IQ
@deucalion5254 2 жыл бұрын
"He won't be on a football field, he will just be on the Octagon and I know pretty good how to make those big Octagon look small" damn he is very right when you watch his previous fights
@elsteezus 2 жыл бұрын
It's over. I'm putting the house on Francis
@d4ng3l 2 жыл бұрын
It was the smaller octagon though.
@rebornpharaoh3617 2 жыл бұрын
Francis deserves a combat monument 💪💪💪
@droneggiando7764 2 жыл бұрын
@@elsteezus don’t dude! 😁 Gane is tougher than he looks like and sounds like due his calm !
@merkog7444 2 жыл бұрын
francis by murder.
@datswart7573 2 жыл бұрын
33:25 I wasn't selected as a champ, I wasn't elected as a champ, I wasn't nominated as a champ. I earned it. Much respect Champ
@xilk123 2 жыл бұрын
And on top of all that with his contract up you know the ufc is hoping he loses this fight. Hes betting on himself by not renewing his contract beforehand.
@DOPEFURNITURE 2 жыл бұрын
As much as I love Ciryl Gane. Am rooting for Francis, I love his story and I hope to see him make a crossover to boxing as well even if for just a one stint with Tyson Fury. Go get that 💰 Francis
@theeagle450 2 жыл бұрын
Same love Gane but Francis deserves it way more
@DOPEFURNITURE 2 жыл бұрын
@@theeagle450 Ciryl Gane is such a good dude man, wouldn't want to see him loose against any one. But am hoping Francis get the "W" even though he deserves it
@Ar111e 2 жыл бұрын
Francis getting smoked
@nelsonthekinger 2 жыл бұрын
lessgo!
@Bobbyblueyez 2 жыл бұрын
Riiight! I really hope Francis wins, just knocks Cyril's head into oblivion then casually walks away saying "This what happens when you try to take what's mine buddy" is it me...or does it seem like his ex-coach tries 2 use Cyril as a tool to get back at Francis..for leaving him or some shizl!
@imafidonimonitie845 2 жыл бұрын
The pure energy from this man is contagious. He is a fighting man, and he inspires others as well regardless of whichever field they find themselves. Thank you francis for being a winner. I'm so inspired
@ignacio9590 2 жыл бұрын
Cyril will beat him hopefully gane will get a bit of publicity after he destroys him.
@ohtebowah 2 жыл бұрын
A legend in life. God bless Francis Ngannou
@D4rthridiculous 2 жыл бұрын
He's basically just like the conan barbarian story. As a young man MOVING MUTHAFUGGIN EARTH WITH HIS BARE HANDS! Homeless in France, gets picked up to be trained in mma, hustles his dishwashing job, gets w's in the ufc. Finally got his championship and on January 22nd he's going to make me about $200 by losing to Cyril Gane.
@goodxd701 2 жыл бұрын
@@D4rthridiculous ok
@albondeb 2 жыл бұрын
@@D4rthridiculous you're the man
@mahendras1385 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a fierce fighter, a humble man and a pure soul...i like cyril gane but i love francis and i want francis to win and i want him to be the heavy weight cham for some more years to inspire lot more people all around the world... Huge respect...🙏
@cmccrar1 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@chetterbezly3905 2 жыл бұрын
He’s such a good dude but I really think Cyril is gonna put on a clinic in this fight. He has too many tools and he’s too fast. I would be really suprised if Francis beat Cyril
@mkrmmd1162 2 жыл бұрын
@@chetterbezly3905 Cyril has fought people like Derick Lewis (who cant really move or cut cage off). Francis on the other hand can cut the cage off (see Francis vs stipe). Remember: Cyril is not much faster than Stipe...
@PriyanshuSharma-ey3bc 2 жыл бұрын
Stipe, Francis, Cyril... all these are good guys you can take some inspiration from, so it doesn't matter who wins
@chetterbezly3905 2 жыл бұрын
@Hell Blazer how many submissions does Francis have? U think a right hand is more tools than Cyril? 😂 You couldn’t be more wrong. But we’ll find out. All franchise does is strike, Cyril mixes it up WAY more. That’s such a crazy comment
@peter22385 2 жыл бұрын
this man earned his belt
@andy5570 2 жыл бұрын
@@mmawhisper9514 He won't
@user-fx5cd4px3k 2 жыл бұрын
Aljo also earned his
@Meyer123 2 жыл бұрын
@@mmawhisper9514 how can you know for a fact? 😹😹😹😹😹
@mattkaiser8984 2 жыл бұрын
@Story Time Yo, facts! This dude knows it. That’s why he has been pulling bullshit nonstop since the Jones “pay me $1 billion” debacle. Ngannou knew Gane was coming for him. He ain’t keeping it. He’s been planning his departure instead of planning for Gane.
@saabajoe 2 жыл бұрын
@@mattkaiser8984 Eaaasy superstar!!! 😅 Gane is fighting not you, cool down the bravado a bit yeh? We all shall see what happens soon enough 😂
@MrSchalom12 2 жыл бұрын
This guy crossed a dessert 4x just to fight for his life and do something that everyone told him he couldn’t achieved... I don’t get why the UFC wouldn’t pay him more than what he’s worth for . Blessed this man with everything and more so he can be set forever.
@MrSchalom12 2 жыл бұрын
@Hell Blazer man either way that’s some shit that makes you a champion already. I know people that went through that ..and to be where he’s at is a blessings
@templetonpeck7949 2 жыл бұрын
Whatever the result of his next fight, this man has already won at life tbh
@franco30528 2 жыл бұрын
Because he doesn’t bring ppv numbers , it’s a business
@furhadnasserjah123 2 жыл бұрын
@@franco30528 he would if they promoted him rather than trashing him.
@franco30528 2 жыл бұрын
@@furhadnasserjah123 Is that why Francis was promoted more then Stipe when Stipe was the champ with the longest heavyweight streak
@Joseph-zc5zm 2 жыл бұрын
We need a movie of this man. A heavy weigh world champion, who comes from the dirt... With no money, and had to work his ass off to get some food at 5 years of age. What a fucking LEGEND, if it was me on his place, I would be dead by now.
@shahrukhshah9753 2 жыл бұрын
Pressure turns dirt into diomands
@mattkaiser8984 2 жыл бұрын
How interesting. This is the shared story of so many in MMA but only Francis seems to be getting this kind of attention. Furthermore, his lack of character and the accusations against him from the VERY people who invested in him, believed in him and contributed to his success story being ignored is sort of jarring to me. The ability of fans of other people to completely and willingly ignore everything they don't like is interesting.
@ron.hertzberg 2 жыл бұрын
@@mattkaiser8984 i agree. His character is awful he's greedy and thinks he has way more of a following then he does. He's not even a top draw.
@Economy872 2 жыл бұрын
@@shahrukhshah9753 I am not sure diamonds would at any point refuse to shake the hand of the man who took care of him when he was in the streets with no money, gave him a roof and a carreer... Even to his former sparring partner Cyril Gane, he refused to shake his hand. I have not walked into his shoes, but he was recently having problems with Dana too. I am not the only one who have this opinion, Jairzinho Rozenstruik had stronger words on Ngannou. Not blind to it that the UFC is acting out of his way to promote Ngannou's incredible story as the first heavyweight MMA champion from Africa like he his the next Muhammad Ali.
@mattkaiser8984 2 жыл бұрын
@@ron.hertzberg I also agree. This man has a wildly out of control ego that is detached from reality. How did Ngannou go from "I want to fight 3 to 4 times per year" in a post fight interview following his win over Stipe Miocic to demanding tens of millions of dollars to fight, stalling the division and forcing Dana to create an interim title. With two fights left on his contract, it is unprofessional, childish and in poor taste to attempt to renegotiate the contract under any circumstances. A contract which, GOT him the title in the first place. I think based on the testimony of those who've raised Francis up and his wildly unprofessional shenanigans regarding his contract... I think we can safely assume he's a clown with nuclear bombs for hands.
@ahmedandsukaram 2 жыл бұрын
Man, Francis Ngannou is just so captivating. I love watching all his interviews.
@ahmedandsukaram 2 жыл бұрын
My dog! Let's go Francis!!
@KingsofTruth425 2 жыл бұрын
The UFC needs to take care of this beautiful human being. Much respect to the champ.
@mohamedaadan2867 2 жыл бұрын
I am definitely rooting for Francis... Africa supports all the way from 🇸🇴
@mithunnair8587 2 жыл бұрын
Francis is so cool headed yet so powerful physically, both are powerful attributes of a champion ❤️
@papig619 2 жыл бұрын
I genuinely think this man has a heart of gold and he is a powerful motivational speaker. He literally has that humble giant spirit. This is a scary combo with his power.
@bhaskar8805 2 жыл бұрын
True
@fraleystrainingservices4250 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand why so many are again him, he gives us what a heavyweight fight should bring, power and you being on the edge of your seat waiting for someone to sleep.
@datswart7573 2 жыл бұрын
Those people are haters and they don’t matter
@ChemistRNS 2 жыл бұрын
Because Dana constantly puts out a narrative that Francis doesn't want to fight, and his management aren't just saying yes to everything and under selling their fighter for the ufc's benefit so he hates it and puts out false info via the media. And there's so many casual morons that hang on Dana's every word and take everything he says as absolute truth.
@RapperHolik 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChemistRNS yea like Derrick Lewis... just a company man. Just eats anything he gets fed. Francis a true Heavyweight. He don't suck up to everything that Dana says...
@2Smart4Uapes 2 жыл бұрын
How can you not like Francis.. Down to earth hard worker who keeps proving people wrong!! We Love you Francis you making all us MMA fans and Africa proud
@yamaFC 2 жыл бұрын
Man knows what he’s worth and he doesn’t give a shit about the UFC’s bindings! LETS GO dude. i support
@mattkaiser8984 2 жыл бұрын
What's he worth?
@komodormaster8675 2 жыл бұрын
Not 250 K $ for rozenstruk ! That s for sure.
@rebornpharaoh3617 2 жыл бұрын
Francis will humble Dana white
@denimiljak803 2 жыл бұрын
@@mattkaiser8984 Are you asking Francis? FRANCIS knows what HE'S worth
@Gratefulfellow 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with him knowing his worth. If he losses this fight his stock goes down. When negotiating with the UFC you don't go public about the detail. U manager handle that and it stays behind closed doors.
@jangomp3 2 жыл бұрын
As a member of the very large African man club, i take great honor in this dude. He’s an inspiration and a humble man above all. Definitely one of my favorite fighters to ever step in the octagon.
@R7SOUL 2 жыл бұрын
Proud of Francis; he represents Cameroon, UFC, and Leadership like a true Champion. Wishing his reign in the UFC holds as long as he chooses to fight there.
@GxxdyGxxd 2 жыл бұрын
Why the nicest guy in the UFC Derrick Lewis say’s he’s so arrogant right stfu y’all just see them on video and y’all think that’s how they are in real life. 💯😂😂😂 Like he wasn’t arrogant and acted like he was as the shit and didn’t take Stipe seriously the first time but he’s so humble then why didn’t he train hard enough for the first Stipe fight clown cuz he’s not humble he thought he could go in there and just do what Jon Jones could do 💯😂😂😂
@blacklion2432 2 жыл бұрын
@@GxxdyGxxd Derrick lewis is a bum who tries to be funny. Who cares what he thinks
@josiffexplosiff1 2 жыл бұрын
He’ll be done after Cyril takes him to decision
@picklerick7872 2 жыл бұрын
Yet hes moving away from UFC at the 1st chance he gets. Hes been strongly mis advised and for that reason i hope Gane beata him so he doesn'y leave with the belt.
@Carlos502C503 2 жыл бұрын
For a sec when I looked at the profile pic , I thought Dana white commented this 😂
@TheGreatOne428 2 жыл бұрын
This is the reason why he is so loved. Not just a high level fighter, but he is very genuine.
@sherlocknoseranju 2 жыл бұрын
Wow he is sooo real... So pure .. what a man. I don't hate Cyril but I want francis to win on any given day...🙏🙏🙏
@kanenitetanzil2729 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing but he just made thousand of fans around the world inspired everybody showed the real meaning of determination. And no matter what we are always gonna respect him and love him.
@aayd7465 2 жыл бұрын
Not really. I like the story behind him where he was poor then made it and changed his life, but here the shit part of the story comes. He started saying he is borrowing money for the next camp and how he got no money but we can still see how good his cars and clothes. Considering that how much time he spent in the ring. Like did he even exceed one hour in the ring? And got shit loads of money!!? Like what are you even complaining about bro? Plus he didn't give stipe his rematch. That's my personal opinion.
@Aemond839 2 жыл бұрын
@@aayd7465 you just said a whole bunch of nothing. Like literally NOTHING
@aayd7465 2 жыл бұрын
@chook why giving cormier a rematch then vs stipe
@aayd7465 2 жыл бұрын
@@Aemond839 you got a coconut for head 🤷
@evanp1225 2 жыл бұрын
@chook When the champ loses the belt they always get a rematch. Why would the challenger get a rematch? Are you new? Not that I think it would have gone any different for Stipe but that's how it's supposed to work.
@rockonnicely 2 жыл бұрын
Megan is an absolute treasure to the UFC, an excellent interviewer with so much charisma and treats every interviewee with such respect. Gives them time to answer and to think about what they want to put across rather than throwing random stupid questions at them. Ngannou seems like a wonderful person as well, brilliant interview.
@midgetmutilator8029 2 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what you're talking about. She's completely incapable of behaving in a natural manner in any given situation and seems to think you can do so by trying really hard, resulting in the exact opposite result every time. Karyn Bryant is GREAT and I don't mind Laura Sanko either, but aside from seeming reasonably knowledgeable I think Olivi absolutely sucks at her job.
@JRDavis-hj4si 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty good actress too. Check out Coyote Lake.
@midgetmutilator8029 2 жыл бұрын
@@JRDavis-hj4si Why? She's not in it, dummy.
@rockonnicely 2 жыл бұрын
@Midget Mutilator Agree to disagree, I think she comes across very well in every interview I've watched. Karyn is unreal and she's so witty, Laura is very knowledgeable and I would love to see her get a chance at the big stage commentary booth, I think she'd do brilliantly!
@JonNobleNobelOne 2 жыл бұрын
@@midgetmutilator8029 you are correct. Olive oil is a garbage interviewer and even worse commentator. Her question lack depth and her understanding of mma is minimal.
@davetherave1729 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is developing into a huge star. Best of luck on January 22th Francis and I hope you will stay on in the ufc. 👌👌👏👏
@airstrider9886 2 жыл бұрын
@Dave White says the guy called Dave WHITE
@theohuioiesin6519 2 жыл бұрын
Ngannou is totally destroying his brand. The hype is dead because he has become a cry baby and a diva.
@davetherave1729 2 жыл бұрын
@@theohuioiesin6519 maybe.
@jokersmith9096 2 жыл бұрын
@@theohuioiesin6519 lol you've fallen for the UFC propaganda congrads. No truth to any of that.
@theohuioiesin6519 2 жыл бұрын
@@jokersmith9096 your mom has fallen for the propaganda. But it is nice that you can see through it all with a clear mind. 😍
@shikharsingh1674 2 жыл бұрын
A wasn't selected as champion, i wasn't elected as champion, i wasn't nominated as champion, i earned it. Damn this line hits hard 🙏
@viniciusbaeta7997 2 жыл бұрын
I really like Ciryl, but goddamnit i hope Francis prove everyone wrong again
@franco30528 2 жыл бұрын
How, he’s always the favorite
@nickpetriashvili2863 2 жыл бұрын
@@franco30528 I think Ciryl is favourite in this fight
@romeonaz 2 жыл бұрын
Because people wants you to fail once you start wining beyond doubts. And mind you Francis is a revolutionary on what is happening behind close doors in ufc...tell me one revolutionary who have been Loved by the oppressors....you dig?
@nikanconqueror7 2 жыл бұрын
@@romeonaz you dig?
@franco30528 2 жыл бұрын
@@romeonaz who is oppressing Francis?
@soldier1619 2 жыл бұрын
Francis Ngannou is one of a kind , truly built different 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
@Earthslastlegend 2 жыл бұрын
Francis English sounds fantastic. Mad props!!!
@ivomarkoff 2 жыл бұрын
He said "perseverance"!
@ortem000 2 жыл бұрын
It's incredible how he has such a calm energy about him, yet he is such a fierce fighter. And it's great to see his personality come through more and more. Nice job with the interview Megan! I know most people are behind Ciryl on this. I want Francis to shock the world and retain the belt. Hope he figures out a way to do it.
@Farhan917 2 жыл бұрын
Most Africans are friendly and calm until something happen lol
@ortem000 2 жыл бұрын
@@Farhan917 Ha! Not a bad way to live.
@Farhan917 2 жыл бұрын
@@ortem000 Best way for everyone on this planet.
@T1tusCr0w 2 жыл бұрын
@@Farhan917 is this just an observation or is it something you have learned from being there?
@Farhan917 2 жыл бұрын
@@T1tusCr0w Born in the Continent everyone has opinions about it.
@wittymartin 2 жыл бұрын
How can you not root for this man?? A champion yet I still root for him like he’s the underdog. It’s crazy!
@manneredchimpanzee100 2 жыл бұрын
pure smile, warm hearted man, warrior soul. He has a perfect package as the greatest fighter. He deserves to win against cyril gane on 22th January.
@rockyn3193 2 жыл бұрын
The way he speaks is so respectful
@StayPrimal 2 жыл бұрын
Its crazy how Meggy been here for so long. I was watching some old ufc's yesterday and she was there, so young back then.
@Theworkingtitle7 2 жыл бұрын
Still as sexy as ever
@KZ_MMA_ 2 жыл бұрын
She used to be a cute/hot girl, now she's a gorgeous woman.
@Zylo24 2 жыл бұрын
Benavidez is one lucky man
@jonas8993 2 жыл бұрын
@@KZ_MMA_ yeah she's beautiful
@shadyganley8877 2 жыл бұрын
Do it in hur but
@shanreingamyangya252 2 жыл бұрын
From being a homeless started from Cameroon to one of the highest paid UFC fighters must not be an easy journey. Hats off @Francis Ngannou ❤️♥️
@nas8794 2 жыл бұрын
not the highest
@kevins6732 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite fighter by a country mile. Win or lose I’m always with Francis. It’s true what Megan said, he is an inspiration to all.
@ImportedAwesomeness 2 жыл бұрын
Francis is the goat. Unwaveringly standing up for himself against the ufc. The heros are always painted to be the villains during the times that tested them.
@jordanj9069 2 жыл бұрын
He’s also a smart guy - learning a language this well in the time he has isn’t easy. His vocabulary is so impressive given he’s only been learning English a few years. Very philosophical too. Pretty incredible to see a physical specimen accompanied by a high class mind
@eddieneyman4035 2 жыл бұрын
God bless this man's ability to knock the head of another man clean off.
@waveradio3654 2 жыл бұрын
insanely funny!!!...
@GTV-es7jp 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@rebornpharaoh3617 2 жыл бұрын
epic 😂
@calebturner7831 2 жыл бұрын
Francis seems like a very sweet and humble person. I am 100% backing you against Cyril, I wish you all the success in the world! Great story and I will always be a fan! Respect
@bradcolby1 2 жыл бұрын
Francis’s fight IQ is still being underestimated due to his power. I think he stuns the casuals again.
@liamblok2857 2 жыл бұрын
Its funny the guys who think they are experts are picking Gane
@seanc7990 2 жыл бұрын
@@liamblok2857 The mma hipsters who want to be contrarian
@RosvStudios 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, fight IQ in throwing haymakers. So fucking high IQ.
@Mikamichae 2 жыл бұрын
@@RosvStudios you not see the trap he laid for stipe that led to the ko?
@RosvStudios 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mikamichae trap? you mean stipe making a mistake by rushing in with his hands down? How can you say he has high fight IQ if almost all of his fights is throwing haymakers and connecting with one. lol
@NabilAbdulrashidComedy 2 жыл бұрын
“I wasn’t selected as the champion, I wasn’t elected as a champion and I wasn’t nominated I EARNED IT” ~ Francis Ngannou
@collinyakwo8449 2 жыл бұрын
“I might be doing MMA for like 8 years now, but I’ve been fighting all my life” ~ Francis Ngannou
@Aziz1. 2 жыл бұрын
This is a real man, the world needs more of these. ✌️
@bambam0099 2 жыл бұрын
I have to admit, I didn't care for this man previously from things I've read but after watching this interview, I was wrong. He sounded not only sincere, but humble. It was a breath of fresh air listening to an non-braggadocio athlete. Continued success Francis!
@PrinceOmoha 2 жыл бұрын
Everything Francis says in this interviewed was fulfilled. The jan 22 fight was a whole different from what we know Francis for. That’s what champ does ✊🏿
@NeonNovaFilms 2 жыл бұрын
His English has improved so much. Just an all around hard working, super resilient, beast of a man.
@TJ-ut8qg 2 жыл бұрын
Francis is Deep, super well spoken and thoughtful. He continues to grown on me
@nasrullahamani3480 2 жыл бұрын
Very humble and well spoken guy, You don't even think he hurt someone but a bad bad man inside octogan. Wish him best of luck.
@azadahmadi3557 2 жыл бұрын
It be like that most of the time. Tough people are very humble
@tsihomia7974 2 жыл бұрын
this man is real that s why people love him
@StarGamingPubgMobile 2 жыл бұрын
This guy has knocked out few of the greatest of MMA like Stipe and Cain. It's funny how easily many people are counting him out just because of one quality of Gane - Footwork. I think it's not a 70-30 fight in favour of Francis if you really think about it. If you look at the pattern of his fights, you would see that Francis is not usually afraid of taking shots and he charges forwards very good. Francis can surely take Gane's best shots but Gane would most probably not be able to take Francis' best shots.
@freedo7266 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds correct but gane could definitely ko ngannou, obviously it's more likely to be the other way round tho
@Ritalie 2 жыл бұрын
I don't see any way that Gane wins the fight. I think Gane should be a 4:1 underdog. And it's because of the reason you mentioned, Francis is the threat, not Gane. Francis has a cast iron jaw, and has never been knocked down or rocked in any fight. If you can't really hurt Francis (nobody has) then how do you win against him? Stipe is mean and nasty, and he is one of the few people mean enough to outwork Francis. But Francis made mistakes against Stipe and he gassed out. He won't do that again. I don't see any way Gane wins, because he won't be able to cause any damage to Francis.
@rebornpharaoh3617 2 жыл бұрын
you're absolutely on point i also say this same thing..cyrille can't eat ngannous shots but the reverse is true
@shanehopper100 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ritalie gane has alot of kick boxing fights before mma. If he going to win he will keep his distance and pick his shots, he could win in decision . That's how he wins
@superfly19751 2 жыл бұрын
Gane is a very very good striker who moves around extremely well. but he hasn’t competed in high level kickboxing so ppl should slow down on his so called “world class kickboxing skills”. When he was tasked with facing Rosenstruik, who is a legit high level kickboxer according to his kickboxing career, Gane did not want to exchange. Instead Gane stalled that fight by clinching and takedowns with no significant damages caused. Hey….it’s fair game as you find the easiest route to victory, but one can also assume Gane wasn’t comfortable trading with Rosenstruik. So how good is his kickboxing skills really?
@iamwil6914 2 жыл бұрын
I met this guy in Dubai Airport and ask picture with Him. He was very nice and easy to approached. I only saw Him during UFC fight but i didn't realize that He has amazing attitude. He is now an inspiration, soft spoken and very humble guy... Good Luck to you my friend...
@inurface1212 2 жыл бұрын
what a pure, honest and warm fighter soul Mr Ngannou has...keep rising King!
@amitbhardwaj83 2 жыл бұрын
He’s so humble yet scary at the same time. Love this guy!
@ElReyGarcia11 2 жыл бұрын
I love Francis Ngannou. What a fighter. In the cage and in life. What a great man
@IamJDMable 2 жыл бұрын
I've been a huge fan of Francis ever since I first saw him fight, so good to see him get these opportunities!
@merkog7444 2 жыл бұрын
i was a fan before you
@dashingvicrose2780 2 жыл бұрын
Francis is just glowing positive vibes and blessings. May he achieve all his dreams, he deserves it.
@jampanamgyal3285 2 жыл бұрын
I thought he wanted megan to stay here with him
@lukasvanderwesthuizen7893 2 жыл бұрын
Joseph Benavidez shitting his pants one very second ahahahhaha
@KZ_MMA_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@lukasvanderwesthuizen7893 1000 years ago, Francis would have been able to take Megan up over his shoulder and Joey B wouldn't have been able to do shit. Praise modern society 🤣🙌🏼
@Bottomg7 2 жыл бұрын
@@KZ_MMA_ if he did i wouldnt wanna be the cop that has to arrest him lmao
@franco30528 2 жыл бұрын
@@KZ_MMA_ same could be said about him taking you by force
@jax9254 2 жыл бұрын
@@franco30528 why’d you have to go gay bro?
@raymond1597 2 жыл бұрын
South Africa is Proud of you Big Bro! keep doing you. whenever i see you, Adasanya & Kamaru my pride is on 100! representation is very important
@comedychannels 2 жыл бұрын
Wow ...... Francis is like a guru , a teacher .... God Bless you brother !
@thecolorviolet. 2 жыл бұрын
I'm calling it now, Ngannou is gonna wrestle.
@MrMultiAfrican 2 жыл бұрын
We love you Champ! African heavyweight champion! Baddest man on the planet!
@fugaspapa2818 2 жыл бұрын
This guy brings tears to my eyes! If you know, you know!
@blackslav1497 2 жыл бұрын
Nope, I dont.
@dekuan4148 2 жыл бұрын
Yes he did if you don't have the experience you can't have the feeling.
@rebornpharaoh3617 2 жыл бұрын
my life is never been comfortable and right now I'm 35.. so whenever I listen to Francis it feels like he's coaching 😭😭😭😭😭
@palmedor9916 2 жыл бұрын
Man this is definitely one of the best interview on ESPN yeah Megan let’s go go 🔥🔥 Francis you making us proud 🌍 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
@strangerecon 2 жыл бұрын
Francis is one of those champions of old. He doesn't realize it, or maybe he does... but just like when a minority fighter would win a title and inspire an entire generation to grow up and shed their paradigm.. Francis has done it again. This man can expect so many children from his home country to look in the mirror and see something of worth. Something that is of true value to the world. Whereas, before the belt showed up, they felt that salt mines and can collecting was their best hope to feed their families... Francis can sit proudly and know, no matter what happens, he lifted an entire nation up to their feet.
@mrskeng4088 2 жыл бұрын
The baddest men are always so nice😂 Francis is no exception! 🤟🏿
@khamzatchimaev649 2 жыл бұрын
Gane smesh dis guy take him to school
@goodxd701 2 жыл бұрын
@Mr DeShaun bruh what?💀
@goodxd701 2 жыл бұрын
@@khamzatchimaev649 COVID smashed you
@Cell9074 2 жыл бұрын
@Mr DeShaun BLM... Francis...what are you even talking about hollow head
@mrskeng4088 2 жыл бұрын
@Mr DeShaun Wtf is you on my man???
@TheChosenMoose01 2 жыл бұрын
The jacket is fire.
@koomaressenparianen4706 2 жыл бұрын
Its the most ugly thing ive seen
@JSmooove98 2 жыл бұрын
@@koomaressenparianen4706 a brown leather jacket is the most ugly thing you’ve ever seen? Ok buddy 🤣
@cliffordpeppers1749 2 жыл бұрын
Francis for the WIN.
@victorpapillon1487 2 жыл бұрын
He is a backstabbing bastard and will lose
@tonyebiere551 2 жыл бұрын
@@victorpapillon1487 LIKE YOUR DAD?
@nicfarr8851 2 жыл бұрын
Fucking love this guy, as genuine a person as you’ll find
@umuti5ik 2 жыл бұрын
The baddest man on the planet mentions in passing that his psychiatrist thinks of his ex coach as a problem in his life. Beautiful interview all around.
@septimiufly5134 2 жыл бұрын
"i've been doing mma for 8 years ,but i've been fighting my whole life" Francis Ngannou
@williejohnson9505 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Francis is the man . I’m rooting for him
@johanneskrv 2 жыл бұрын
Fernand Lopez is a coach for whom it is really important that his students submit to him without conditions. Francis on the other hand is a person who has had great difficulties to trust anyone in his life. He has always felt that he has no one else to rely on than himself. So it's understandable that francis didn't feel comfortable under Fernand. Fernand's ego took a blow to see Francis just move on.
@emanefo 2 жыл бұрын
You know I think Fernand's ego was also based on the fact that you see a poor african guy coming from the desert, he should not be saying anything. You are the only one who knows everything. I saw things Fernand said on french television. It's Sad
@johanneskrv 2 жыл бұрын
@@emanefo i agree with you. Also the things lopez talked about on how he on purpose dummed down what he taught to francis, because he didn't think francis had the capacity to learn it all. It all reeks of unhealthy contempt towards the athlete. I've been watching la sueur and the king and the g french podcasts and in those lopez really comes across as a toxic know it all guy. I'm surprised gane seems to like him.
@emanefo 2 жыл бұрын
@@johanneskrv Yes man! I do watch those la sueur stuff. Firstly, I think Lopez does not treat Gane like Francis and Gane said in an interview with Ariel that he's only trainning. He let the other stuff taken care off by Fernand and Fernand like it. However, I don't personally think Fernand is knowlegeable at a high level of MMA which is another reason why Francis left. Fernand's ego will at some point being a big issues with Gane. when Gane gets his first lost, Lopez will say u did not do what i told u. then thing will unravel.
@johanneskrv 2 жыл бұрын
@@emanefo again i agree with you, what you say sounds very plausible. Interesting to see how their relationship will develop.
@seanc7990 2 жыл бұрын
@@johanneskrv gane seems a bit naive no offense. And I Agree about Fernand, in old photos he's always in the front and trying to get all the spotlight, definitely seems like he's acting in his own interests sometimes
@Ritalie 2 жыл бұрын
The audio and video is outstanding. Beautiful set, and interview style! Just awesome work. So artistic. In other news, Dana's only major failure in the last 2 years is his improper treatment of Francis Ngannou. Francis has done everything in his power to be a reliable fighter, who trains properly, and he hasn't failed any tests. Francis made some mistakes being over confident before his first Stipe fight, but he clearly leaned his lesson. Someone needs to talk to Dana and explain that Francis is a once in a generation fighter, and the UFC needs to keep Francis happy, no matter what he asks for.
@Wonderlaust 2 жыл бұрын
The audio is really bad lol
@Gratefulfellow 2 жыл бұрын
@Ritalie nice comment but Francis Ego is the problem. The same mistake of being overconfident vs Stipe. He is making the same mistake again. His latest ESPN interview he said he would K.O Cyril in 2 rounds. I am a huge Francis fan but the way he is going with the negotiations with the UFC is not the way. His representation are giving him bad advice. He is still not a huge PPV draw yet. He should told defended his title a couple of times and then have that conversation with the UFC. Stating how much he makes or demanding raise in public won't go well with him in the UFC. UFC won't be forced into a co- promotion then won't gain from. Anyways can't wait for the fight.
@ActionJackson669 2 жыл бұрын
The UFC is infamous for mistreating it's fighters. Dana is a joke, and has messed up more than once. Ngannou is right, the Interim title is bullshit. You cant actually unify it, because interim is the equivalent of the number 1 contender. You cant lose it to the champion, it's a fake ass belt, and anybody who claims to be champ with the interim belt is a FAKE ASS CHAMPION‼️💯 They should get rid of the interim belt, it's disrespectful to the Champ, Dana I trying to do a half ass boxing unification type deal, just using the words to draw people in when it's not the same thing. Dana is such a tool dude, honestly I really don't like the way his biased ass runs the company smh 🤦🏻♂️
@Gratefulfellow 2 жыл бұрын
@@ActionJackson669 oh yeah maybe u can do a better job than Dana. Ngannou shouldn't be angry he should be more motivated to defend his title. Sure Dana is not perfect but Ngsnnou is no saint. Its easy to look gentle and nice in front of the camera and have a different behavior immediately there are no cameras
@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx 2 жыл бұрын
Bruh Dana white was overhyping Francis so much before the fight with stipe to the point stipe made it personal because the champ wasn’t getting any respect from the ufc. Stipe is by far the most mistreated HW in the ufc. The ufc hates humble, blue collar guys like stipe and Francis, guys who prefer not to trash talk. That’s just Dana for you man. Even after stipe beat Francis when Dana was wrapping the belt around him stipe stopped him and gave the belt to his coach..
@jamessiloko1130 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite fighter of all time
@nsalimk1449 2 жыл бұрын
This Interview brings tears in my heart how beautiful Francis Ngannou put evry single words and answers Meghan questions with so much light I feel this with everything in me, Francis Mental is strong now he has tell is side of the story with peace and wisdom am so proud of you brother, you are ready to anything that comes to take your peace your dream you are so special listen to you is a blessing thanks you so much may thzt voice continue to guide you through your journey sending love and good fight to you win that for us. Merci
@MemoRdz97 2 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling Fernand is just salty that Francis decided to improve himself as a fighter and changed gyms. Honestly Francis outgrew Fernand Lopez and that’s the way it is sometimes with a coach and his student.
@sourpatchkid87 2 жыл бұрын
Fighters do it all the time, Idk why Fernand is so upset, he should be happy for Francis
@tristanhicks5372 2 жыл бұрын
@Mr DeShaun republican? Me too. Racist piece of trash? Can’t relate.
@Gratefulfellow 2 жыл бұрын
@Mr DeShaun you can pass your point across without the insults. There is room for cordial different point of opinion. As for Lopez he is not salty. He exposed Francis for who he is. It's easy to look humble and genuine during interview but behind closed door ge is something different. Dana complained about his ego so does Fernand Lopez. That's not coincidence that's the truth. I like Francis but he has ego problem. Cyril is no Jake.
@Anthonydu01630 2 жыл бұрын
@@Gratefulfellow 🤡
@jakem1273 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview.... Francis is so cerebral and aware... Love them both but Francis for the win
@goshu9718 2 жыл бұрын
Just by the way he talks and understands the question u can tell that he is one of the most inteligent guys in the ufs for sure. Not even talking bout his improvement
@jenaskumbi 2 жыл бұрын
Francis’s English is improving. Good for him👏🏾
@chigoziepaschal2152 2 жыл бұрын
Some folks here are saying that Francis ngannou is a bad person after listening to this interview without comprehension. he's an open minded person and a man who determines to attain to greatness at all cost. Francis says; that he coach always blame him anytime he loses but takes glory every time he wins, which made him emotionally depressed. Let's not forget that his coach wanted him destroyed after he moved on to become a better fighter. Secondly, most people who hate him do that because of Dana White because he's asking for a fair pay. Francis ngannou has a good heart and an inspiration to many.
@robdunkin7661 2 жыл бұрын
Just hearing him talk makes him that much greater
@bronzedeity649 2 жыл бұрын
This guys smart. Forget his size. Being hungry has made this man wise. Don't think he's a brute,dudes smart. Beat of luck bro. 2nd round ko win.
@dw657 2 жыл бұрын
Could you say that again in English this time please
@dano1307 2 жыл бұрын
@@dw657 he only spelled one word wrong. I've seen much worse lol
@shiiinesteadily9642 2 жыл бұрын
Francis will take gane down, and beat him to sleep. 1st round
@Pubtomfoolery 2 жыл бұрын
@@dw657 I'll translate: Francis [Ngannou] comes across as an intelligent man. Given his height and size, I may have been mislead to believe that he is a 'brute'. However, this is not true and, infact, his hunger to achieve his ambitions in life is testament to his intelligence. I wish him the best of luck. I believe Francis will win via a KO in the 2nd round.
@snsnsnsn415 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pubtomfoolery L
@Trnsprnt_music 2 жыл бұрын
what a guy . love you francis .
@Queenwraith 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve grown to like Francis as a person and fighter. I like Cyril too but I think he’s being honest about his old coach at least from his perspective. Should be a great fight, don’t know who to pick
@superfly19751 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview! An absolute terrifying Gentleman! This might be the worse time to meet Francis Ngannou in the Octagon with his new tools sharpened. Godspeed Cyril Gane!
@nightcorexxx666 2 жыл бұрын
NGANNOU IS A LEGEND
@user-fx5cd4px3k 2 жыл бұрын
calm down
@Najibullah64 2 жыл бұрын
Man I love Francis Ngannou, I Wanna see him success and get that big money BAGG!! BRING THAT GOLD BACK TO AFRICA BROTHER!! LETS GOOOOO
@daveomacron4301 2 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely human. Soft-spoken, humble, gracious.
@NakoiOuki 2 жыл бұрын
amazing man, incredible story. both Francis and Cyril are deserving of glory. may the best man win 💪
@JColeJ97 2 жыл бұрын
Love Francis.. he's an amazing example of overcoming all adversity. No matter what happens from here he can always say he made it and he deserves it.
@raykavallias9237 2 жыл бұрын
Ngannou + Trevor Wittman = 🤯
@richwaight 2 жыл бұрын
Can't help but be impressed with this guy!! 🙌🙌💪💪
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