Francis Ngannou's head coach gives the key to the Ciryl Gane Fight

Enter Francis Ngannou's UFC 270 training camp. Eric Nicksick, the head coach of the UFC Heavyweight Champion answers the burning questions of the biggest fight of 2022.

[@fistsoffury9393]

Francis seems more focused than his first Stipe fight. H e knows what he needs to do and where his strengths lie. The fact he said "I need to just take my time and pick my shots" is what makes him even more dangerous. Smart, powerful, skilled and has great timing.

[@castillojohn164]

Lol he bouta be kicked a lot and picked apart sounds like he's gonna do like the Lewis fight and be timid

[@AfricanPrince26]

A patient Francis is a more dangerous Francis... Nonetheless this is going to be an interesting fight.. This is going to be a challenge unlike any other.

[@darthukas]

@@castillojohn164 bet on Gane then.

[@denizberat7309]

@@castillojohn164 put your money where your mouth is.

[@bobsmith962]

@@AfricanPrince26 I hope he wins.

[@abiodunadelagun4983]

Francis my prayers are with you on Saturday. AND STILLL....

[@alexmulugeta9582]

Inshallah 🤲🏿

[@bambamjackson8757]

YESSSS 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 AND STILL

[@arubuolaebenezer9986]

@Sulivan Kakashka shut up, what's it with all the division

[@alexmulugeta9582]

@Sulivan Kakashka I know that! I didn't say anything wrong! Get a life!

[@sambad8429]

@Sulivan Obiwa intolerance is not what Jesus teached, your behavior is contradictory

[@ricardobjj24]

This is the best I've ever seen Francis, this fight on Saturday is gonna be insane

[@mrraymond5158]

AND STILL We Nigerians are with you. Let's gooooooo

[@Wise101]

Coach Eric is a great dude....I'm happy to see him working with Ngannou

[@velasquez7141]

Why does Francis have an american coach? That's not good. I grew up with people from Yaoundé, Cameroon and they are disappointed.

[@10mmseb]

@@velasquez7141 without the American coach he wouldn’t have beat stipe

[@incomingvirus8669]

@@velasquez7141 Bro Francis needed a quick fix after those losses, this guy has improved Francis game a lot now he is close to being unbeatable American or not I'm happy with the union

[@Wise101]

@@incomingvirus8669 exactly 💯 they get along great and Ngannou is part of Eric's family.

[@incomingvirus8669]

@@Wise101 I simply don't understand some guys if they are not playing a race card they go for a nation card regardless of results showing massive improvements in Francis game mentally and physically ( takedown defense ,a bit of wrestling and stuff ) ever since he stepped his foot in Eric's gym

[@mbengue2062]

Let’s go Francis, w’re with you from Senegal Stilllllll!!!!!!

[@overcomer6272]

Francis, nous croyons en toi tu peux et tu vas le faire. On Saturday night and still ✌️ let's make Africa looks great again my brother, support from DRC 🇨🇩.

[@jimmydiene8734]

Support from Sénégal and all africa continent.

[@razrsliq7623]

Lets go Francis. We are with you from Nigeria. 200million Nigerians. #AndStill

[@jeremyjordan6786]

I wish you both a great title defense in spectacular fashion.

[@wipeout7184]

💫💯💯💯

[@sadihaddad4026]

What a journey for Francis 💯

[@sodipoayomide8229]

I wish you goodluck Francis.

[@merngu3598]

Vas y frangin nous sommes de tout cœur avec ton équipe et toi, le Cameroun et l’Afrique entière vous regarde. Restes concentré, respect l’adversaire, prends ton et rends l’Afrique fière. Ton fan depuis le 237 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@alexmulugeta9582]

Eric Nicksick is a top coach I wish you guys all the best and still inshallah 🤲🏿💪🏿👊🏾🇨🇲

[@hennyspiderman9974]

YESSIR

[@hennyspiderman9974]

@Sulivan Kakashka the point of this comment?

[@psycadylicninja1740]

We love KING NNGannouu and his story....a humble..soft-spoken vikingggg of a man!!!...well done on beating gane champ....ur evaluation as a fighter was very evident....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ghost-pe2tm]

After this fight they better put some respect on your name Francis 🇨🇲👑

[@hedon5028]

Lol they will alright, after Gane whoop that ass

[@vok7584]

@@hedon5028 i remember that was how usman was disrespected until he crushed burns and street judas! Don't be surprised wen ngonnou ko's gane!

[@Ghost-pe2tm]

@@vok7584 Yup the amount of idiots telling me jorge beats usman. Slumped his ass Gane going to sleep too

[@AlirzaBabayev]

Give my heart to Ngannou comment!

[@mohammedshuaibu8681]

I did not want to comment until after the fight because am certain of Francis winning. But I have to say this, Eric Nickson is a whole new level, his mindset and attitude towards everything is exceptional in a good way 👍

[@concernedcitizen25]

The Knoxy boy shoutout was one of the most wholesome clips I’ve seen. Then they dare say that Francis is egotistical.

[@shamsoosman4383]

He Will remember forever man sha Allah

[@bambamjackson8757]

Glad Francis is on this new team it’s better for him mannn I want to see Francis win and stay champion!!! I love Francis 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@westonjohn4832]

Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 got you . Trust the process bro and we got you on the 22th and stay humble as you are . Love you from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@Zero8880]

People say that Francis is arrogant and standoffish, but I honestly think he is just an introvert.

[@youngmiketyson4538]

Je suis de tout mon coeur avec toi Francis 👊✨Force à toi et à ton coach 🙂🔥 And STILL.

[@m700O]

AND STILL!

[@papydumay8737]

Win or lose We always love you

[@CountfilmsTV]

5:01 - This is a legit boxing technique to build resistance strength while building eye hand coordination to dodge...bravo👏

[@julianmarx2002]

Its... I mean its a noodle drill that any amateur boxer does; it'd be better if the coach was doing it off-time, and Francis had to dodge reactively, but its a good warmup

[@boyniz8915]

Love the lil story from your head coach Francis, the love ❤️ is too much and pure , let love lead 💪🏾🇨🇲🙏🏾

[@karimmohamed2891]

Congratulations champ 🏆💪👍❤️

[@infotechtipsgh1643]

Francis all the way I support you 100% 🇬🇭 from Ghana

[@Michael-nj1um]

Cyril Gane is a wonderful, wonderful fighter... I really like him... but Francis is better and will win on Saturday night via early KO, like he does to everyone. 👊✌

[@MegaScumbucket]

I mean Gane is actually the better fighter but Francis power is the difference...

[@joannewilson6577]

@@MegaScumbucket You underestimate Cyril power....he train his strength for the first time in the last 3 months and now he is very dangerous...

[@MegaScumbucket]

@@joannewilson6577 Maybe but Francis is naturally more powerful. You can't teach that you either have it or you don't...

[@joannewilson6577]

@@MegaScumbucket +10% is not what will make him win..if Cyril hit him clean it's over...he will be daze and Cyril will finish him fast...

[@MegaScumbucket]

@@joannewilson6577 If Francis hits Cyril it's over too but as I said I think Gane is the better all around fighter.

[@lukemurray4950]

King Francis 👑 🇨🇲🇫🇷 Respect and big fan from 🇬🇧

[@josephnyirenda3693]

Please brother dont get emotional during the fight just get punch just like you did with Stipe. Dont rush place your punches. Lopez has done his best to get you emotional. I am praying for you. If you win we all win...wakanda forever.

[@peterlyov3445]

All good vibes from this team. Keep evolving!

[@mbyaounde5840]

On est avec toi Francis ! Ne travaille pas dur mais très dur. Garde ta ceinture et rend fier ton village de Batié, le Cameroun et l'Afrique. Go !

[@Steve-gg3fn]

This is what I'm talkin about how can you not like Francis. He is a very genuine person a awesome human being and great fighter. 👍👍👍

[@royaltrunks8003]

Let's go!! From Minnesota brother. Get this W! You're team is so dope too Francis. You guys got this champ 🏆 💪 🙌

[@farkasbelabill5969]

The Last Predator Hunting For All 🔥 Respect All Fighter 👊

[@takememmanuel7715]

🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲More grace bro we got this.

[@Sam_NG]

You can see why Francis changed camps, compare this to Fernand who has shown his nasty side the guy is jealous of Francis.

[@samuelhenrybaidoo5867]

Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@travissoff9521]

I'm tellin Squirrel or whatever his name is.

[@epicclips8779]

I think it’s cereal

[@mightynathaniel5355]

amazing fighter and team.

[@rodwilliam2920]

Cool dude ✌🏾 lovely relashionship with Francis ❤️

[@poot111111]

A relaxed and focused Francis Ngannou can beat anyone. I am very happy to see Francis with a very supportive and capable corner!

[@samyz1660]

Francis is so lucky to have Eric Nicksick and the guy with breaded hair. They're working hard to achieve the ultimate goal : which is STILL.... Eric Nicksick is so smart and excellent coach.

[@iam_himAi]

CONGRATULATION 🎊 Francis for the (WIN) on Saturday I see the future CMR

[@alllightlong6871]

Great team ! 👊Support ngannou corner 🇨🇵

[@ericrollings]

Everyone talks about Ciryl’s skill set. We haven’t seen Francis fight long enough to see his technical ability. Easy win.

[@meadowly1179]

Francis, ruthless champion, so down to earth what a rare combination

[@amadoujallow949]

Pretty nervous for this fight. Praying Francis win by ko/tko!

[@opn2000]

Great Video!!!!!!, Love Everyone and Hate Noone ,Family over Everything!!!!!

[@technicsshorts]

Vas-y champion, tout le Cameroun est derrière toi, nous allons tous regarder ton combat. Reste concentré, ne sous-estime pas l'adversaire et régale toi car c'est ça que nous attendons. Merci.

[@cgiles9086]

Eric and Dewey are both super cool dudes and know their stuff and have the ability to connect with other top pro fighters and coaches to bring in top sparring and training partners that is essential to even the most top ranked fighters skill and athletic development. Anyone who loves combat sports and takes training seriously knows the growth and the journey never stop; you will never be perfect as an athlete or a fighter or skill or knowledge wise but you can damn sure try your best every day to be just 1% better than the day before and learn and grow all you can and over time that all adds up to some solid results and in rare instances like the level of skill Francis is on through years and years of blood, sweat, & tears in the fight gyms it can even equal the most glorious of all human atheltic accomplishment in a UFC or Pro boxing World title. When I watch this it just solidifies what I already know- a World class top pro like Francis made a VERY wise choice moving to Las Vegas. The hotel, bars, casinos, and clubs neon light laden fight city sparkling bright at night in the middle of the desert is number one for PPV’s and training gyms in all of combat sports for a reason and the many talented people that reside in the Las Vegas metro area are all a major factor in that. Makes me proud to be an American man, we got some cool shit here in the States. Win or lose (and I 110% believe it will be a win) I’m proud of Francis and his team, to do what they’ve done already is absolute excellence and they’re only getting started. All the best and may the victory be sweet on Saturday!

[@freshxan]

Let’s go 🔥🔥

[@jimmydiene8734]

Support from Sénégal and all africa continent. Let s go Francis ngannou.

[@arounatraore4818]

Please brother don't forget where u come Frome you have a continent in your back be focus brother don't allow with more space to move is there keys to win this game

[@bigdaf6981]

Congrats to you, Francis; and kudos to Cyril Gane for putting up a good fight. Side bar: i'm wondering who won the undercard fight between Samsung and iPhone since there were a couple of conversations about both phones.

[@kanenitetanzil2729]

Eric Nixic is the best coach i surely believe under his guidance Francis is gonna win. Also this will be hard for Francis's former coach because they grew up together and francis got training with him too.

[@mohamedaadan2867]

🇸🇴 stands with the 🏆 and still

[@aki87khan]

great coach

[@RollinRocker]

He has a better coach now for sure.

[@anyetamambang8980]

Allez Champion 🇨🇲. Nous sommes avec toi

[@borgjansen9415]

Hey Francis much love Australia!!! I think a full day of eating or a breakdown of you're diet would be cool/fridge tour!!!!!!!!

[@afrospartanwarrior531]

Big ups to Eric nicksick and Xtreme couture team for preparing Francis to the level he is at, crazy az level! . Ngannou KO victory round 3 😴 and still 🥇🥊🇨🇲

[@RK-ok1fl]

Coach Dewey is a legend

[@exatorian3468]

I cannot wait for this fight! Supporting you all the way from WA in Australia. I hope you knock Gane out so you can force the UFC to pay you what you have earned and deserve. #HWPO

[@chaddddd1251]

Gane is similar fighter as Stipe, good technically, similar power and movements. Francis needs to fight with similar mindset and style as his 2nd Stipe fight and just be patient. Once Gane realises he has to make something happen and starts engaging then it's game over for Gane.

[@9snaga]

Nicksick is such a good dude. Tough tough fight hope my man can get the W and get paid properly.

[@cabrelstoperack3683]

And still ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🇨🇲👨‍⚖️

[@wisdomjames2775]

Francis you're my brother, go defend your title and have a press conference and give out a message to Dana so he could understand the importance of one's ambition

[@owenstuaunu2419]

Lets go come on champ

[@jamarcushutchins9523]

Ngannou gone retain that belt tonight 🔥💯

[@derricklawson3600]

I Have great confidence n Francis

[@kilian3900]

Can’t wait. 1 day

[@TheDevil-wo9jc]

And still😤😤

[@thegametheo7354]

What the best win🤔💪👍☮️😉🙏

[@user-kw1vu4qu2s]

Anybody know the product name or brand of short sleeve training shirts Nganoou is wearing?

[@Koramanofficiel]

Capi tu connais ont veux tout la coupe d'Afrique avec la ceinture ufc . Tu connais fini une fois avec 💪♣️🙏🇨🇲

[@n0tk9]

THE CHAMP 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@ronanqtsy7407]

It's fireworks!

[@Mandeepsingh-so1bq]

Come on Francis..we luv u.u r a world beater

[@barriechernor6729]

Good luck bro

[@AndresFnt]

AVOID CENTER of octagon! Pressure Gane against cage- Cut him off and create an opening- how you did against Rozenstruik! It CAN work against Gane if you work on cutting him off n creating tension enough to force an exchange

[@ordinarypablo]

Let’s go Francis

[@createdworld1788]

High IQ and good man trainer. It's cool it goes that vibe. Hope the best for Ngannou. I like Gane fighting style and personality, but I prefere Ngannou.

[@MrOiZo95]

Tu as enfin trouver l’entourage qu’il te fallait champion ! J’espère que Dieu t’accompagnera pour le combat et nous attendons la victoire ✌️

[@Lovejesusismylife]

Bonjour Francis stp qu'est ce que tu as dis a gane lors de votre face a face en conférence de presse ???

[@jimraisamu4522]

Francis has improved alot grappling kicking from his previous fight and his knockout punch is another level he'll win and still !

[@chadmcclain3462]

Predator flex 💪🏽

[@superfly19751]

He found the right people

[@francescos7361]

Devastante Ngannou

[@mrraymond5158]

I'm a little bit nervous, But you will get the Gold and still

[@rycharless7633]

He’s going to surprise people Saturday night

[@rtnsonofra8325]

He did

[@rycharless7633]

@@rtnsonofra8325 ngannou the wrestle

[@hustlepreneur1395]

Grand tout l'Afrique est derrière toi, un KO fermera des bouches. Nous sommes là.

[@rizwanakarizzy8771]

Francis, to make new friends you don’t need to let go of your past friends. Good luck 🦾

[@ubzAb]

Sometimes you do. People go on about how Francis is ungrateful and all that just from Fernand's interview. What people don't consider is what kind of person Fernand is. Anyone and I repeat anyone who goes around badmouthing another, let alone a former friend, I can't trust. Fernand has even way more egotistical energy from my point of view.

[@jungele8441]

Good luck my African brother.

[@nidalalghad4959]

If Francis lands a brutal, lowkick, Gane's whole game plan will change.

[@thereal_mpongojr01]

Seems like ngannou is more power then before, that makes scare !! Wow let’s see what happens next in fight

[@checkoutvrabo7581]

SENIOR UFC CHAMP NGANNOU.... vs junior ufc interim champ ...... GUYS, this is a totally DIFFERENT STORY.

[@bigcohiba298]

Allez Francis 🇨🇲

[@valdylouves7032]

Etic Nicksick a top coach. Is't butiful every gentleman People. Dream team for ngannou. Mega 😃

[@theresiaaochamus4398]

And still the ……….. 🙏🏾💪🏿💃🏽❤️😀😀😀😀😀😀