Francis Ngannou explains what went wrong in first Stipe Miocic fight | UFC 260 | ESPN MMA

[@user-bw6ig2mb5d]

From the sand mines of Cameroon to another UFC title shot. Quite a story this guy has. Worthy of a movie.

[@Amzyy]

The sand mines have given him the body, strength and mindset the man has. All the best champions have come from a tough upbringing that what makes them the people they are because they know what hard work means and don’t take it for granted

[@MikeyBizzle4Shizzle]

I’m inclined to agree. His life is a legit movie

[@AlexHMusic]

and hes humble af

[@michaelgarcia2440]

That movie has to end with the man almost making it to the top but both times meets the GOAT and truly humbles him

[@alinddash9567]

@@michaelgarcia2440 Knocking out Stipe will be the perfect ending to the movie. Which i believe in 100 per.

[@smrdoprdelobecny9919]

The thing about this fight is that there is no bad guy. There’s no one to dislike😂

[@harrisonwhite698]

I can’t choose who I want to win! I like Francis a little more but I want Stipe because I want Jon Jones to lose his heavyweight debut

[@mohammada3116]

@@harrisonwhite698 if Francis KO’s Stipe then he wil KO Jones

[@boblob3509]

Stipeeeeeeeeee

[@aghazarshahbazli6113]

@@mohammada3116 that's not how it works

[@tallscreengabbo]

They are both very likable.

[@williamriordan1071]

His English has gotten so much better since he first got in the ufc. He can finally fluently express his personality it’s good to see

[@alexpopowski1318]

He seems like a really decent dude!

[@Nathan93x]

@@procjeimemciejs5905 but it can help with his confidence which can help him to win

[@Cautioncoin]

Real fact

[@Alhamdulillah.e.rabil.alameen]

@Piotruś Scw It's the cultured values they are raised with that plays a part.

[@Ali_Raza808]

@@Alhamdulillah.e.rabil.alameen it's still a choice, they're just very good people.

[@isaacnelson77]

Ngannou out here looking like a Cameroon President who don't need bodyguards.

[@Wedontbase]

Ak-47 is the super heavyweight champion

[@gabe1310]

i would not be surprised if he runs for a government role in his home country once he retires.

[@codyparker679]

@@gabe1310 he has their love and respect

[@iamf6641]

he has 5 body guards that is himself

[@ilovedogs2642]

Hello strongest Man on the planet meet 5 year old with a gun .... Bang .... Oh he dead

[@bhavishyanarang6124]

The thing is that Stipe & Francis are both good human beings

[@MrRobjs83]

yes, that's why I don't care who wins, still kinda pulling for Stipe but won't care if Francis wins.

[@nwerdscissorhands7475]

Men. They're both good men.

[@icefrog7228]

I like big Ngannou but I think big Miocic is going to tire then dismantle Francis .

[@TheRealSwampOperator2]

Very true. I'm a big stipe fan. But how can somebody that's a man fan, not like Francis. The thing is when Francis came into the ufc he was humble and soft spoke. But just like conor . the whirlwind of success money and fame took that from him. Not in the extreme like conor. But still some nonetheless. Leading up to stipe 1, he was cocky and over confident. It happens especially when you do the things that francis done to people. But when stipe owned him it brought him back to the true Francis.. Now we have a humble Francis again. But now we have one that's been shown the gaping hole in his game and hes had enough time to sew it up. This Francis is truly scary. And I'm worried for stipe. But at the same there could be way worse if a champ than Francis. Folks take it in. Watch every moment. Stuff like this don't come every day. Its a real treat

[@david-eler]

@@TheRealSwampOperator2 truths have been spoken right there

[@BruceWayneBurnerAccount]

I remember when Francis couldn’t even speak English, now he’s doing full sit down interviews by himself. So awesome 👏🏼

[@tallscreengabbo]

Totally impressed with his english...

[@theoschommer3530]

He’s a role model to the highest degree.

[@judegentle3094]

You gotta respect a lot of foreigners who come to a country like America 🇺🇸 not knowing the culture, the language and having such an inspirational journey . It’s mind blowing .

[@gbevillc4935]

@@judegentle3094 some Americans think as long as you can’t speak English you are stupid. I remember coming to this country with a French background and not being able to express myself easily and clearly and how some people reacted to me. I always asked myself, what if they are thrown in France and not being able to understand it, is that mean they are stupid? No language make anyone smarter than other, it’s just a way of communication that anybody can learn with practice and time...

[@judegentle3094]

@@gbevillc4935 You are very correct ,I’m Cameroonian myself ( mind you I did all my studies in English ) and I already could express myself in English before coming to the states tho I speak French too ( which I learnt in the streets while living in Douala , a French speaking city ) but when I got here these guys made me feel like I still have to learn how to speak . When I say something , they be like “ huh , did you mean .....” and I’m like no I meant what I said , and that’s how it’s pronounced to me . And that has not changed at all . Like yo i grew up speaking 5 different languages 😀. You have an accent and I have an accent but I’m pretty sure u do understand what I’m saying just like I’m trying to understand your accent.

[@skins6007]

How can you not love this guy. His journey is so heartbreaking and yet inspiring at the same time. He never gave up! He has been put through more pain and mystery than any of us could possibly understand. Win or lose I will forever be a fan of Francis, with full support. So humble, so respectful. He brings honor to this sport. Thank you Francis.

[@tom4115]

He sold out the people that got there there apparently. I'm not a hater though, guy is one of the best ever.

[@jamesstack965]

How about sparring training partners at 100%

[@cyrilchannie5120]

@@jamesstack965 that's just false. Just say u hate him for no reason (or the reason we both know u hate him for) and go.

[@justinkeller8188]

@@cyrilchannie5120 Ignorant assumption man. He didn’t say anything racist at all, yet that’s what you’re implying, right?

[@justinkeller8188]

With that said, I don’t know how he “sold out” the people who got him there....what do you mean @bossman

[@timoplays478]

Ngannou is legit one of the most wholesome fighters.

[@humanactivated1017]

He’s the least wholesome fighter , he hasn’t got anything but size and knockout power

[@timoplays478]

@@humanactivated1017 wholesome fighter means his personality is genuine and honest. I’m not sure why you brought up his fighting skills.

[@humanactivated1017]

@@timoplays478 because he is a fighter and you used the term ‘wholesome fighter ‘ not wholesome human ‘ or person .... that’s why .

[@timoplays478]

@@humanactivated1017 bruh it’s clear I’m discussing it using “fighter” because he’s within the UFC...smh

[@humanactivated1017]

@III Hassan Hamroush well then bet the twenty dollars you have on Francis , I’ll gladly take your money just for the the principle .

[@lildeejfbz6389]

With his English getting so good I can 100% see when he retires in time he would be a badass movie star

[@kenjan9231]

He is a beautiful human being. Very humble and a quick learner. A pleasant guy to be around.

[@2ndAveScents]

When Francis talks about his childhood, you can truly see the pain in his eyes. I really hope he continues to do well in the UFC for as long as he continues to enjoy it.

[@DIIO9999]

After UFC I hope he will keep acting in movies as he already did. This man is too likeable to disappear.

[@mg___4362]

@@DIIO9999 what movies has he acted in??

[@joseph4043]

@@mg___4362 fast and furious I believe

[@Zachwdaswag]

@@joseph4043 which one?

[@ep_aesthetics5917]

Y’all see Georges St-Pierre in falcon and Winter soldier?

[@JacobMcDonald27]

HIS ENGLISH HAS IMPROVED ALOT. RESPECT TO THAT! I HAVE NO IDEA WHO TO BACK THIS WEEKEND. THOUGHTS? ❤

[@viper2413]

I DONT KNOW MATE YOU TELL ME

[@joshfeeney6197]

Same man, both guys are top tier human beings and absolutely the #1 and #2 HW on earth.

[@willmiles5236]

@Wylie Peyote y it gotta be about race🤨

[@bmarmartin1222]

Stipe is a bad man and I just know the game plan is going to be the rinse wash repeat rinse wash repeat going to be the same thing I hope francis worked on his wrestling still don't think he's quite ready meaning all around MMA wrestlers are a different breed those guys have been wrestling since they were kids you don't fight a wrestler but my gut honestly tells me that this is just the coin toss

[@jnsbrt4285]

Stipe if you're a fan of technique ngannou if you're a fan of power

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

There’s 100% gonna be a movie about this man one day , hopefully in our lifetime.

[@aliREGGAEE]

It would be a great tv show

[@kalashnikov47ful]

I can’t be the only one that thinks he make a great character in a sci-fi comic book

[@kalashnikov47ful]

@Ray Escort what kinda reactionary comment is that? Just say you’d like to see a movie on stipe aswell not one over the other they both have great stories but that’s a dickhead comment ray

[@helix5779]

@@kalashnikov47ful ppl constantly have been underrating and overlooking stipe his entire career. his fans are understandably reactionary to stipe's oppponents' hype trains.

[@DIIO9999]

@Ray Escort Stipe is boring

[@Razear]

Living the Cinderella story. You can hear the pain in his voice when he talks about his childhood hardships. Those memories must really haunt him if he's still so emotional about them despite the success he's already achieved.

[@mariocomrad]

This guy deserves everything that comes to him. You can tell by how fast he picked up English and his answers that he is a thought out and intelligent man, yet he worked in sand mines and never had a proper education. He is a special human being!

[@TJ-mt1jw]

I wish everyone had the same observation because you are right on I met a janitor who was a math genius and unfortunately because of his Uprising and the card he was dealt from when he was born to a crackhead mother he never had the opportunity to utilize his talent his genius didn't have someone to encourage him or didn't have the drive I guess so sad🙏🏽

[@CT-mw7fn]

Whether he wins or loses after hearing this mans story and what he went through growing up to make it as far as he already has is already a huge win in itself

[@bigfan4793]

Francis is a winner in life, regardless what happens in that cage.

[@Philip_Taylor]

Yes, all those harsh times polished him into the diamond he is. What a guy.

[@jaredmartin7040]

That is what casuals don't understand losing is not everything to veterans

[@Willpower1997]

He walked across the desert 7 times man, im sure he's just happy to be alive

[@RyderGroveSt]

Agreed. It’s unheard of for someone to come from where he’s from and make it to where he is now.

[@hyper6632]

You should be rooting for the fellow southern Slav or Yugoslav

[@Lunaghoti]

"I think I just saw Stipe Miocic go by on a skateboard"

[@m_alpha7744]

😂😂😂😂 lool Conor

[@Wedontbase]

Naw it was Werdum running away from the firetruck

[@samuel12002]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mohammada3116]

🤣🤣🤣

[@playinsanity5133]

Francis: “Daz brilliant aheeheehee. Good man, Stipe”

[@themhobbsboiz6441]

Dude has one of the greatest stories of all time. Francis is an absolute warrior, I am a massive fan. And new!!

[@TheTyperboi]

This brother is a KING...

[@gregspencer7287]

If more people looked at their lives and lived the way Francis did, the world would be a much better place. This man had more reason than most to give up on himself, and look at him now.

[@jesusgeronimo312]

And khabib

[@BamBam-7-7-7]

Lol except when he was asking for private jets

[@MoeAdvising]

Yeah Francis is the definition of NOT GIVING UP!

[@justinleereacts2927]

He's one of the greatest physical specimens in the world, so it's probably easier for him to have that mentality lol.

[@joegarrison5911]

You don't know him personally, only the verison he wants people to see. Don't worship celebrities

[@westafmaure4129]

His English is better than Yoel Romero for real 😭

[@fuadrahmat5367]

His English is better than Stipe's

[@TheFreestylaaaH]

@@fuadrahmat5367 lol this is the real compliment. Having better English than Romero isn't saying much.

[@chinesedana1567]

@@fuadrahmat5367 stop being racist just cuz he's black doesn't mean he steals.....

[@michaelkaztraz3012]

He did better than Aldo when speaking English lol

[@Alhamdulillah.e.rabil.alameen]

@@michaelkaztraz3012 Can you fluently speak Aldo's first language (Portuguese)?

[@kiamkuczynski6786]

Man i hate having to pick a winner between 2 amazing personalities

[@vernlaw]

Agreed It’s like I find myself rooting for the person I just watched. Like I watched stipe interview yesterday I root for stipe I watch Francis today I’m rooting for Francis maybe tomorrow I’ll go back to rooting for stipe again

[@markd5727]

Im going for francis .. stipe is too arrogant right now.. could be extreme confidence but im rooting for the underdog..

[@nuclearlefthook5008]

@@markd5727 I don't think Stipe is arrogant at all. Just think it's confidence. I got Francis winning too though, but Stipe is a great guy and champion.

[@gbguthrie2530]

@@markd5727 Just so you know, Stipe was considered the underdog.

[@onthe9s857]

Francis deserves everything and more, absolute brilliant role model and humbe

[@dsahsdouga]

He is everything but not humble. dude are you blind deaf and dumb? for example, he sends help to africa, but every thing he sends has his name on it. On the other hand there are people in ufc who help all the time and you dont even hear about it. nganou is a slimey one, just like cormier.

[@onthe9s857]

@@dsahsdouga he's still giving back... More than most that's the main thing

[@dsahsdouga]

@@onthe9s857 lol, doing good deeds just to promote himself, yeah, thats the main thing. dude please look outside the box I told you hes a slimey one.

[@coinslot8985]

@@dsahsdouga Get that hatred out of your heart. Francis is a good man.

[@HELLAK0OL]

@@dsahsdouga please don't stoop to that level. this is the defintion of a hater you can't win them all but the fact that you're finding something wrong and just calling him slimey for giving back? you do realize he doesn't have to give at all right.

[@RapperHolik]

I like the way he stood up for Stipe when he was asked about the title fight being stalled and delayed...

[@madao4024]

"There is no house money! only my money!!" that is the spirit brother! can't afford to mess around

[@sedaw3261]

What a great guy. His story is so inspirational, movie worthy. I'm rooting for him

[@muddye]

Yeah, most inspiring guy in UFC🤞🏼

[@jungjung83]

dude seems introspective and humble and is basically a professor of the english language at this point

[@redknight4805]

Man, I'm from Croatia and of course I'm gonna root for our guy, but Ngannou's story brought tears to my eyes and if he beats Stipe I won't be sad at all. I can't even imagine how much this belt must mean to him and to people still living in similar situations as Ngannou once did... Either way, may the best man win and good luck to both of them this week!

[@DaveWhoa]

they're both champions, we're lucky to have both of them

[@gasbulla8141]

Respect!

[@restlessyouthproductions]

Hello to Croatia!!!

[@manaspandit2947]

I don't think the people living in those situations are keeping up with the UFC.

[@gasbulla8141]

@@manaspandit2947 lol you couldn’t be more wrong. Francis goes back and engages with the community a lot. He’s builds schools for kids to learn martial arts. So, they definitely are keeping up. He’s literally a hero to them.

[@blablablabla8290]

His story is so crazy, I like Stipe and not only the fact that he’s the best mma heavyweights for all time but also the only American ufc champ rn but the more I hear Francis talk the more I like him and hope he wins. One of the greatest rags to riches story ever and not only earned off hard work but he’s a natural physical specimen. I hope both those guys always stay humble and good guys no matter what happens. It’s rare you have 2 genuinely good and deserving guys to fight for a title like this.

[@ihavetubes]

UFC wants Ngannou to win, I want Stipe to win.

[@blyat6998]

Aljamein Sterling is an American born in NY, and Kamaru Usman is a US citizen. Do you define American as white?

[@jessicalane107]

@@blyat6998 Dude Stipe is a firefighter. That is American.

[@didickcheeseburger]

@@blyat6998 aljamain sterling champion lol. not many people in the mma community respect him as a legitimate champion. usman was born in nigeria. he presents himself as african in every way so this is probably why nobody looks at him as american

[@howsitgoing3916]

@@didickcheeseburger lmaooo usman is a us citizen he was born in the US, his name is marty and he is from nebraska he went to nigeria for 2 week in 5th grade and call himself Nigerian nightmare. HA HA HA

[@learning_with_irving4266]

Francis and Stipe are both such likeable and great human beings. Both gentle giants, respect to both and may the best man win!

[@wallaceavin7490]

He is the heir aparent the Stipe throne. And with what I'm seeing from the future generation of heavyweights, he's going to reign for a very long time

[@scarface6684]

@@wallaceavin7490 he won’t be champ until stipe retires. And still 🇭🇷

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

I think if the fight goes past 2 rounds then Stipe will have it in the bag. Stipe has very good cardio, Ngannou slows down

[@ryanbrown4053]

@@wallaceavin7490 if it has to be someone, I'll take a humble good man like Ngannou any day.

[@wallaceavin7490]

@@ryanbrown4053 true. It would be a definite passing of the torch. Plus I prefer him losing to Francis than to Jon. But even that fight has a strong debate

[@LikquidDutch]

He is such a soft gentle speaker . And he deserves everything he has gained . He understands his past and struggles growing up .

[@Daanyaal_]

Yes, Bless him

[@michelofelia7735]

Yeah his opponents totally deserved to be brutally k.od

[@sdi7965]

Agree! Stipe seems like a nice person too, but it would be truly great if Francis succeeds

[@rooster555555]

@@michelofelia7735 dam rite

[@blakeb9964]

He's such a friendly, gentle guy outside the cage. At least seems that way lol. And so humble. He really is a great, amazing guy. He's probably my favorite fighter overall right now. I like Stipe a lot too but hoping Francis pulls it off.

[@LadyLuckHQ]

He's so humble! Love it!

[@ShahmeerAbbasOfficial]

He's a humble beast

[@utlonghorns104ever]

Dana says he’s very egotistical

[@TheRubberMatch]

@@teddiemack8071 I don’t buy that, I saw that interview. Seems the coach was mad Francis ditched him for a better gym

[@tailee7020]

He went to another gym so he could improve. The gym he was at before didn't want him learning to wrestle. They just encouraged him to throw punches wild and rely on nothing but power. After the Stipe fight he realized he had more to learn and was humbled a bit. There is nothing wrong with him changing teams to improve his skills to better his career. He was surrounded by the wrong people. Also before his first Stipe fight he was really egotistical and that's when Dana said that. But since the loss he has been better about it.

[@sg4218]

He was humbled 😂

[@MobileAura]

Yeah I always thought you was a really nice guy even when people really hated him I'm glad now people love him universally. He went from everyone hating him to everyone loving him big time.

[@troyisfilming]

"We're dressed to kill man, we're dressing a little bit alike tonight!" In Francis mind (We are nothing alike.)

[@thisishiphop1990]

@K Milkerson He wouldn't have time, he would already be lifeless😭😂

[@RIZONMUSIC]

i hear wisdom. this Francis is ready to handle success.

[@jubankta1627]

FRANCIS AND STIPE ARE BOTH CHAMPIONS NO MATTER WHO ACTUALLY WINS!!!!

[@athirstyguy]

Ihu, but not really my guy. Two great guys but the reason why the champ is so celebrated is EXACTLY BECAUSE only one guy gets the claim.

[@seantorres4787]

@@athirstyguy well said, game is really ruthless

[@jamesstack965]

Factually inaccurate

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

No the champion has the belt (except Aljo, he’s a paper champ lol). Both Stipe & Francis have done well in their lives though, better than all of us for sure.

[@seantorres4787]

@@GoGetYourShinebox “except aljo” lmaooo

[@hb5318]

I hope he wins and fulfill his goals.. go Cameroon 🇨🇲

[@ryanbrown4053]

I hope when Stipe retires one day, he'll corner for Ngannou. That'd be so freakin cool.

[@adaptx5920]

Stipe will get ko'ed come staurday night

[@honestlee9921]

He wouldn't understand him

[@adaptx5920]

@@honestlee9921 lmaoooo good point

[@adaptx5920]

@Sleazy Challenger every fight is a different fight, I normally NEVER bet against wrestlers but Ngannou is something else man he has some scary power all he needs is one clean shot

[@manegto3105]

@@adaptx5920 do you really think stipe will sit there and wait to get punched ?!

[@applasamysubbharao2578]

What A Gentle Tiger. I love the way he speak in control.

[@benzeltser9851]

I'm gonna tell my kids this was the Cameroon embassador

[@Zzzimasleep]

Joel Embiid

[@mosesmbeseha6915]

😂😂😂

[@ccprophets]

I'm goin to say mike tysons son

[@nfosz1]

Definitely 😂

[@mariusw8019]

That is the best joke I never had, samuel etoo is more popular than him bro

[@emtten1219]

Bravo Nganou, we love you. You talk like a true cameroonian. We always love going back home. Thanks

[@scarystoriesai0]

He seems like such a nice guy. I love how he is appreciative of everything he has in life. It’s hard not to root for both guys. I hope they both do well after this fight as it seems like they’d both use it for humble purposes.

[@intellectualblackking162]

He has been through so many incredible ups and downs in LIFE not just his UFC career. I really would love to see Francis complete this chapter in his amazing life 🖤

[@nadia-ky3wo]

This man’s story is proof that if there is a will, there is a way

[@jaxim8520]

Hmm

[@reeko169]

Freakish genetics help too

[@Ufcsniper444]

I think you mean if there is a 6’3 230 pound muscle machine, there is a ring to fight in

[@JamieMcG7]

He did well to survive and live, however everything he achieved in sport is down to his genetics and wild punches, he's not likeable, he made his money, has a title fight this weekend and 2 weeks ago ge was driving cars round a race track while a camera crew follows him around, while wearing a suit while living in vegas, Stipe was training spending time with his kids putting in the work, Stipe is the man

[@DeMelly__]

@@Ufcsniper444 Francis is 6’4” 265 LOL

[@wasifmintoo2981]

My heart wants this man to raise the belt becoz of his struggle and what he went through..but beating stipe is very very tough..

[@stephenpaddy3131]

Everyone has a sob story pal. Stipe is a deserved champion. I hope he holds the title

[@sanch3z]

@Rev Lite who in the ufc?

[@eljos1]

@Amadeus Lucian but he beat a younger, stronger Francis tho. Actually he schooled him

[@stephenpaddy3131]

@@eljos1 totally dominated him

[@MrRobjs83]

@BEAST TV and Stipe also tko'd JDS in the rematch, plus MMA math ..........

[@OldWorldNY]

This man has so much potential! Can not wait to see his title challenge 🔥

[@JohnSmith-gc4rm]

His English is fantastic. Allows us to get to know his mindset even better. Best of luck.

[@Magani79]

yeah! i am amazed at his english

[@Eeleibbor]

Imagine dropping the soap and having him sweetly whisper english in your ear

[@fablenumber1fan]

@@Eeleibbor seek help...

[@Eeleibbor]

@@fablenumber1fan you been helpED it seems.

[@AresFusion]

@@Eeleibbor LMFAOO bro??

[@photographynews5155]

Frances Ngannou is a wonderful person and he deserves all the praise of becoming a champion. All the best wishes

[@harshdwivedi5183]

Stipe wins anyway!

[@MMAwMatt]

Two of the nicest, humble and down to earth gentleman in the Octagon. (Most dangerous and powerful as well) May the best man win and good luck to both of them.

[@billydallas9120]

Dude dc was robbed p

[@epistemologyphilosophy7791]

@@billydallas9120 BS

[@epistemologyphilosophy7791]

@@areawen8266 wait who???

[@pifoux1]

@@billydallas9120 NO ONE IS SAFE!!!!

[@wajihhammouda3717]

Keep these interviews coming during my lunch time ESPN

[@Amzyy]

I’m having porridge, eggs and bacon what a good time to be alive

[@tech1238]

I got the notification just as i sat down to eat lunch too 👍

[@tech1238]

@@Amzyy living the dream

[@Ethiscold]

It’s 8:30 in the morning

[@slimjong-un5743]

@@Ethiscold bruh...

[@MartialMind]

This was an incredible interview from start to bottom.

[@jamiewalker5003]

Start to bottom?

[@MrCaoilan]

From start to finish Martial 😂

[@ozzee5094]

You meant from bottom to start

[@labushow]

Such a humble Man and a beautiful soul. As a Cameroonian stories like His gives us reasons to smile even with our very terrible leader (Paul .B) Nice job Ngannou🙌👑🥂

[@CTaHeB]

The more he talks, the more you got to love this guy! He deserves everything right now! What a journey! He is a winner already!

[@mikiy84]

And now he is the UFC Undisputed Heavyweight Champion👏👏👏 Well done to Stipe aswell on a long championship reign.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Francis is looking sharp in that suit. His English has improved so much ever since moving to the United States just a few years ago.

[@edwardrichard2561]

I have nothing but respect for this man. A true inspiration. Atleast from what I've seen.

[@weezalicious]

Has anyone ever given Bret this much respect ever? This man is an absolute gentleman and an amazing human. To even give Bret respect is really going above and beyond what’s required. Awesome to see him so great at English already too. Amazing human.

[@hughnormous5985]

Very articulate in this interview. It’s crazy how far he’s come in all aspects

[@coreylakshmanaswamy4741]

This man went from the working in the fields of Cameroon, from homelessness to be where he is today, win or lose tomorrow Ngannou is still a champion!

[@Seraphimpoet]

Okamoto, This ain't "house money" dude..."This Is My Money!"

[@drewlipsey]

the way this guy carries himself and his outlook on life should be an inspiration to us all..

[@phaserra]

He turned his childhood spite into sheer determination to prove his worth to those who looked down on him.. and now, he is the champion.

[@codyoliver4877]

I swear if he wins the belt there should be a movie bout his story I’d watch it lol

[@CT-mw7fn]

Even if he dosent win the belt his story’s already inspiring enough to make a movie

[@davidrubin2612]

It would be a phenomenal movie

[@badmanskill1112]

That would be great. They should get Kevin Hart to play him. First as a child then as a man.

[@Brandon-tk2rw]

There already is a movie. He was blaster in mad max

[@bluejellee]

Can we just appreciate how good Francis' English has become. Dude speaks so well.

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

Francis in that suit looks like a James Bond villain

[@brodssn]

Underrated comment lol.

[@lindahlophe1572]

He does not look like a villain and his accent is just fine

[@Mr47CRO]

And Stipe is Miočić, Stipe Miočić.

[@DreamXatcher]

@@lindahlophe1572 shows how hollywood conditions people to who is percieved as good guys n bad guys

[@vernlaw]

@@DreamXatcher that’d a compliment. James Bond villains are usually just as cool as the hero

[@alex__2265]

29:50 not sure a UFC fighter has ever fought for those type of reasons. Very powerful stuff. Hard not to root for him but man I love Stipe.

[@jewellui]

I love Ngannou but there have been many fighters from broken families with lost childhoods, you hear about these stories on TUF. Ngannou story is a little different though being in Cameron instead of a developed country.

[@learning_with_irving4266]

I teared up bro because I can relate to an extent....he pulled my heart strings

[@bobsmith962]

Francis is awesome. Very polite and deep man. Can't help but like the guy

[@smokey6455]

Francis more humble now compared to the first Stipe fight. Well done Stipe, but you made him more dangerous lol

[@JLLane203]

Man this Francis is so humble its awesome to see people who come from absolutely nothing to living a dream. May God Bless this man and his family!

[@kaimoran964]

his english is so articulate.! such a great story and he’s an amazing person

[@kunalbajaj3618]

It's izzy vs Jan again. I want both guys to win

[@rosehans9328]

So true. I'm Cameroonian and of course I want Francis to win and then completely hurt Jon Jones and then beat The Black Beast....in the next 18months....That will make Francis the GOAT 🐐.....But, I also Loooove Stipe. It will be an emotional night either way....Ngannou all the way....but Stipe is still the GOAT (for now :-)

[@MrRobjs83]

Izzy was kind of cringe and cocky though

[@Vibes-w2y]

@@rosehans9328 I like both aswell

[@Grandfinal43]

@@MrRobjs83 not to Jan though! he showed a lot of respect. It was more of a "im chasing greatness" so he couldnt afford to be questioning himself vibe

[@ismaililmi7763]

@@MrRobjs83 Only to the people who talk. It was all respect and business with Jan watchu mean bruh

[@jarrodpairgin6886]

Ngannou is the most inspiring person I've ever heard speak. I hope he wins so badly.

[@FM19964]

If ngannou improve in the area that were his weaknesses as fast as his English he's the new champion

[@StarWarsInfinite]

Takes a lot longer to improve wrestling

[@sirscooter3]

@@StarWarsInfinite how many languages do you speak

[@StarWarsInfinite]

@@sirscooter3 2

[@MARALAGO2024]

French to english is the easiest language learned. Hes most likely always spoken very bad, broken english. Its just getting better. But I think he takes stipe's head off this fight

[@StarWarsInfinite]

@@MARALAGO2024 stipe has a great chin, he’s going to box and then wrestle him. Francis will be champ after stipe calls it a day I think.

[@georgerazor5065]

Make a movie already Francis life story is amazing and truly motivating.

[@humzameditations]

Ngannou carries himself like a great, respectful champion already. Before the first Stipe fight he was cocky. He has grown tremendously and he should be proud.

[@beedebawng2556]

I wouldn't say he was cocky before. He was just sure of himself and happy to have made it that far.

[@christianzelioh552]

He did seem cocky

[@RyderGroveSt]

It is your time Francis! If anyone deserves it, it’s you.

[@mofo19]

Sup Ryder😆

[@TiMbO_sLyCe]

Francis is a great fighter but it's not "his time" unless he can beat the GOAT.

[@iamthebelt1768]

@@TiMbO_sLyCe it was his time

[@sophon238]

this man is so lovable, I just want to hug him.

[@demonx3432]

Sus

[@samr4831]

Be careful what you wish for, he’ll make your intestines go inside out if he squeezes too hard

[@yoyyoy6357]

You want to do more than that, be honest

[@siddharthabhattacharya3117]

@@yoyyoy6357lol

[@Gedu1988]

"In their respective domain" his English is fire my word

[@mohammada3116]

His English teacher needs a raise 🤣👌🏼

[@fuzati3000]

It's because in french we say "dans leur domaines respectifs", so it comes naturally to him

[@mateo52malecki]

Bfd

[@carlosdavidfrancocalvo6748]

This fight is actually between some of the nicest guys on earth

[@sygyzy0933]

It's nice to see his English improving, I know some assholes think that when non native English speakers speak English they sound stupid or like a child but those people don't realize that for example Francis could probably speak very fluently or whatever language they speak in Cameroon which might be French I think

[@kevrywhere]

Imagine being Ngannou's favorite fighter... Respect to Gaethje!

[@MegansBaked]

His english has gotten so good! Lets get this belt Francis 👑

[@Obrien975]

Ngannou should be in a James Bond movie.

[@chloetheboxerpuppy8898]

I love seeing people like him make it to the top. That have struggled early on in there life and hard work finally pays off for them. Great human being

[@itsyourboytroy]

Something so wholesome about him picking this location for the interview

[@spudcurph1898]

How can u even ask him if he feels like he’s playing with the houses money like he’s won this opportunity he’s earned everything so far

[@keegan8505]

A question coming from a privileged man

[@AnalogAfrica]

but Ngannou´s answer was gold !!

[@harrisonwhite698]

It came off but I get what Brett meant. He has exceeded beyond any dreams and expectations he had as a kid, that everything from here on out is just a bonus

[@spudcurph1898]

@@keegan8505 well said!!

[@spudcurph1898]

@@AnalogAfrica correct well said

[@badluck3075]

If I had to fight this guy, the whole embedded would just be scenes of me crying.

[@malikliggins8227]

😂😂😂

[@51beak39]

Lol

[@thenotoriousm0e852]

I really like both guys. May the better fighter win

[@enowagbor1371]

This is the Black Arnold Schwarzenegger. The English, the fury, the calm, the grace. I see him having a great future in Movies, probably not politics. Francis the Predator

[@michaelherron4306]

He shows a lot of emotional intelligence. Mentally, physically, this guy is ready.

[@okisoba]

@Shades 1.3 whoaaaa there

[@betteldottel]

A firefighter vs. An incredible life story of an african refugee. How am i supposed to take any of these losing 😭

[@nigel3039]

ikr i love both of these guys

[@rytiskurcinskas7179]

african refugee or economic migrant ?

[@overman2306]

He's not a refugee. He never even said that.

[@overman2306]

@@rytiskurcinskas7179 Economic migrant. He was an illegal immigrant in France. He said this on JRE.

[@jimdonnelly1144]

Cameroon was not in a state of war, what was he seeking refuge from??. He was an economic migrant

[@TheTruthTalker_]

Colby: This is not the Ultimate Feelings Championship Ngannou: 1:49 "because that is how I feel" Colby: This is the Ultimate Feelings Championship

[@insanebullets3768]

Colby eats him

[@TheTruthTalker_]

@@insanebullets3768 Conor: He makes gun signs with the left hand and animal balloons with the right hand Colby: I beat LeBron with the left hand and Ngannou with the right hand

[@josephc.3192]

@@insanebullets3768 Colby still has PTSD from the Nigerian nightmare.

[@playerhateroftheyear1084]

@@insanebullets3768 the white dream is dead.

[@ryanbrown4053]

@@playerhateroftheyear1084 aint about race buddy

[@wingedhussar321]

Francis killed it with his first sentence, "big time Brett Okomoto" hahaha.

[@deepelements]

No matter what profession you're in Ngannou's story is so inspiring. Really hope I can get focus and accomplish my dreams like this.

[@DYLTHEVYL]

Brett Okamoto is one of the best UFC interviewers. His style is smooth, he comes across as sincere, and he doesn’t interrupt.

[@Art-Sin]

Francis now has better english than Stipe!

[@LC-jq7vn]

Love both but that ain’t saying much.

[@smiphel20lag72]

What makes you say that ? How dare you compare a native English speaker with Francis . Stipe is an emigrant too but he was brought up from Cleveland .

[@harleyhammons6551]

@@smiphel20lag72 *immigrant....

[@skylerw6762]

@@smiphel20lag72 stipe not an immigrant lmao but he does have that immigrant mentality!!

[@Studywithvaibhav28]

But less skill and average fighter in front of Stipe

[@crashgear08]

Such a Genuine Man, nicest guy in the World.. When you see Men like Francis you cannot help but pull for them.. IF Stipe was to get beat he could not lose to a nicer man..

[@Flexpanthers]

I really want Francis to win. Francis journey has been crazy, hopefully he can prove everybody wrong on Saturday

[@ilijeganu273]

@Abdul Malik vegas has him up but most of the MMA community(fighters, fans, media) all have him being dominated again

[@RevolutionSoon321]

stipe been knocked out and been in wars. will see if francis can take advantage of that. he should be fresh, well rested for this fight

[@HaroonKhan-jk3fh]

26:45 onwards is genuinely so heartbreaking, stipe you’re the greatest HW of all time, let him have this man!

[@gunnarholbrook7128]

Props to Brett he actually killed this interview and put some emotion into asking the questions