What is Francis Ngannou’s Record?

Last Modified Oct 17, 2024 12:20 GMT
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Francis Ngannou is a leading mixed martial arts heavyweight and a professional boxer known for his impressive punching power and professional run at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Having made his professional debut in 2013, Ngannou ruled his weight class and competed at the top level in the promotion. He is best known for his time in the UFC, where he squared off against Luis Henrique on December 10, 2015, in his inaugural bout for the organization. Ngannou unleashed a flurry of punches over Henrique, knocking him out in the second round, and took off to a winning start in the UFC. He amassed a winning streak of six fights before losing in two heavyweight showdowns against Stipe Miocic and Derrick Lewis at UFC 220 and UFC 226 consecutively.

Francis Ngannou got his shot for the heavyweight title in the UFC at UFC 260 in a heavyweight bout against the then-heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic, in March 2021. He knocked out the veteran UFC fighter with a punch and won the heavyweight title in the second round. Ngannou, during his reign, defended his title once against the leading French mixed martial artist, Ciryl Gane, at UFC 270. The fight went the distance of five rounds and was decided on the judges' scorecard, which unanimously declared Francis Ngannou the winner. He had a fallout with the UFC in the coming months after his title defense against Ciryl Gane, which led to him leaving the promotion despite being its heavyweight champion. The UFC stripped him of the heavyweight title in January 2023, and Ngannou signed with the rival mixed martial arts promotion, PFL, in May 2023. As of October 15, 2024, Francis Ngannou has a professional mixed martial arts record of 17 wins and 3 losses in his career. He squared off against the undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in his first boxing bout. Ngannou had his moments in the contest but couldn't overcome Tyson Fury, as he was declared the winner via split decision. His second boxing fight also ended unfavorably, as Ngannou was knocked out by Anthony 'AJ' Joshua in the second round.

Francis Ngannou Record

In his professional career as a mixed martial artist, Francis Ngannou has a record of 17 wins and 3 losses to his credit, as of October 15, 2024. He held the heavyweight title of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) from March 27, 2021, to January 14, 2023. Ngannou defended his title once against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Following that, he developed differences with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which led him to exit the promotion, and his title to be relinquished.

In his first outing in the squared circle, Francis Ngannou locked horns with Tyson Fury. The fight went the distance, with Francis Ngannou putting up a good fight but losing by split decision. On March 8, 2024, Ngannou squared off against Anthony Joshua in his second boxing bout and lost via a devastating KO in the second round.

Francis Ngannou MMA Record

20 matches17 wins3 losses
By knockout120
By submission40
By decision13

Francis Ngannou Boxing Record

2 fights0 wins2 losses
By decision01
By knockout01

Is Francis Ngannou in the Guinness Book of World Records?

Francis Ngannou etched his name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the hardest punch in 2017. The former heavyweight champion of the UFC went to the UFC Performance Institute and created the record for the hardest punch ever recorded. He threw a punch of 129,161 units, breaking kickboxer Tyrone Spon’s record of 114,000 units.

Also Read: How much did Francis Ngannou make in the UFC?

FAQs on Francis Ngannou Record

A. As of October 15, 2024, Ngannou has a professional MMA record of 17 wins and 3 losses.

A. Yes, his name features in the Guinness Book of World Records.

A. He has his name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the hardest punch ever recorded.

A. His UFC record is 12 wins and 2 losses.

A. No, he is not the UFC heavyweight champion as he is not under the promotion anymore.

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