Francis Ngannou

"The Predator"

19-3-0★ 6bonuses

CameroonLast 5

Boxing 0-2

Last fight: Win vs Philipe Lins · TKO · May 16, 2026

19-3-0 · 18 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Renan FerreiraTKO · R1 3:32

PFLPFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants·October 19, 2024

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Francis Ngannou holds a professional MMA record of 19-3-0. Ngannou has won 19 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 1 by decision. In the UFC, Ngannou lands 2.33 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.76 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ngannou also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: October 19, 2024. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 250 lbs113 kg
Reach: 83"211 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Sep 5, 1986
Age: 40
Nationality: Cameroon
Birthplace: Batie, Cameroon

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Career history

WIN
vs Philipe Lins
Rousey vs. Carano· May 16, 2026· Heavyweight· 19-3 vs 18-6
TKO
R1 · 4:31
WIN
vs Renan Ferreira×1Title bout · Title win #1
PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants· Oct 19, 2024· Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 3:32
WIN
vs Ciryl Gane×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane· Jan 22, 2022· Heavyweight· 17-3 vs 10-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Stipe Miocic×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2· Mar 27, 2021· Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 20-4
TKO
R2 · 0:52
POTN
WIN
vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 10-1
TKO
R1 · 0:20
POTN
WIN
vs Junior Dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos Santos· Jun 29, 2019· Heavyweight· 14-3 vs 21-6
TKO
R1 · 1:11
POTN
WIN
vs Cain Velasquez
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 17, 2019· Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Ngannou 2· Nov 24, 2018· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 0:45
POTN
LOSS
vs Derrick Lewis
UFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 7, 2018· Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 20-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Stipe MiocicTitle bout
UFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 20, 2018· Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 18-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alistair Overeem
UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 43-16
TKO
R1 · 1:42
WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 28, 2017· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 25-14
TKO
R1 · 1:32
POTN
WIN
vs Anthony Hamilton
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Abdurakhimov· Dec 9, 2016· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 15-6
SUB
R1 · 1:57
POTN
WIN
vs Bojan Mihajlovic
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 23, 2016· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 10-4
TKO
R1 · 1:34
WIN
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· Apr 10, 2016· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Luis Henrique
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 8-2
TKO
R2 · 2:53
WIN
vs William Baldutti
KHK National MMA Tryouts Final· May 28, 2015· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 6-3
SUB
R2
WIN
vs Luc Ngeleka
SHC 10· Sep 20, 2014· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Bilal Tahtahi
100% Fight· Apr 5, 2014· 2-1 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Nikolas Specq
100% Fight· Apr 5, 2014· 2-1 vs 1-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Zoumana Cisse
100% Fight· Dec 14, 2013· 1-1 vs 8-1
DEC
WIN
vs Rachid Benzina
100% Fight· Nov 30, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Xtreme Couture

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · top 1% in division

Punch power99

Kick power95

Punch speed97

Kick speed91

Accuracy94

Takedowns61

Ground striking98

Submissions77

Chin96

Body strength78

Cardio53

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.39per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.10per min

42% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.88per 15 min

67% success

Takedowns stuffed72%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 12-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.33per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.16per min

42% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.76per 15 min

63% success

Takedowns stuffed72%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Francis Ngannou sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Francis Ngannou has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×6

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Francis Ngannou earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Francis Ngannou's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: Champion Heavyweight
First ranked: Aug 9, 2016
Times ranked: 250

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1723▲9
Peak: 1974Jan 23, 2022
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Francis Ngannou fight next?

Francis Ngannou has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Francis Ngannou's record?

Francis Ngannou's professional MMA record is 19-3-0.

Who is Francis Ngannou fighting next?

Francis Ngannou's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Francis Ngannou fight last?

Francis Ngannou most recently fought Renan Ferreira at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants on Saturday, October 19, 2024, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Francis Ngannou fight in?

Francis Ngannou fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Francis Ngannou have?

Francis Ngannou has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Francis Ngannou won?

Francis Ngannou has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 6× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Francis Ngannou?

Francis Ngannou is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Francis Ngannou weigh?

Francis Ngannou weighs 250 lbs (113 kg).

What is Francis Ngannou's reach?

Francis Ngannou has a reach of 83" (211 cm).

How old is Francis Ngannou?

Francis Ngannou is 40 years old (born Sep 5, 1986).

Where is Francis Ngannou from?

Francis Ngannou is from Cameroon.

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CAREER SUMMARY