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Francis Ngannou: The Hardest Hitter in MMA History
A Look at the Life and Career of the Reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion
Early Life and Career
Francis Zavier Ngannou was born on September 5, 1986, in Batié, Cameroon. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2013 and made his professional debut in 2015. Ngannou quickly rose through the ranks, winning his first six fights by knockout.
In 2017, Ngannou signed with the UFC and made his promotional debut with a knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes. He has continued to impress in the UFC, winning four of his five fights by knockout and becoming the UFC Heavyweight Champion in 2021.
Physical Attributes
Ngannou is a physical specimen, standing 6ft 4in (193 cm) tall and weighing 263 lbs (119 kg). He has a reach of 83 inches (211 cm) and is known for his incredible punching power. In 2017, Ngannou set a world record for the hardest punch ever recorded at 129161 units on a PowerKube.
Ngannou's physical attributes have made him one of the most feared fighters in the UFC. He is a devastating striker with the ability to knock out opponents with a single punch. He is also a skilled wrestler and grappler, which makes him a complete fighter.
UFC Career
Ngannou has had a remarkable career in the UFC. He has won four of his five fights by knockout and has defeated some of the best heavyweight fighters in the world, including Stipe Miocic, Derrick Lewis, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Ngannou is currently the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC and is known for his exciting and aggressive fighting style. He is a true knockout artist and is always a threat to win his fights.
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