Francis Ngannou Details Working in Sand mines at Age 10

This clip is taken from the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show #99 with Francis Ngannou. open.spotify.com/episode/6h2N...

[@shabbran]

"Child labor exists" Joe rogan: that must be a great workout

[@mikeletterst9882]

Hahahahah exactly..Joe can be ignorant sometimes

[@maryamhamid6003]

@@mikeletterst9882 not arrogant he’s practical

[@TheAdamHawk]

Ok but where is the lie

[@jonathan6009]

Joe said it was " terrible"

[@MarthMain]

I mean but it did make him strong. The human Body can become very strong and resilient. Us first world people are physically soft. That’s why he’s built like a brick shit house.

[@gkassee37]

Works in sand mines as a kid, walks six miles to school where he doesn't have friends, risks his life to cross borders for opportunity....even if he doesn't become champion this guy is my hero.

[@Beatdownartist]

Mine too

[@aAS-wi9ks]

Right-wingers love saying black people are all about welfare lol

[@maximiliandort3489]

He's an absolute champ already

[@loganmannke9023]

Oh please believe... Hes gonna run the bigboys division for a LONG time. Just had to get a few things in order first.

[@aaronmetcalf810]

@@aAS-wi9ks wtf you talking ab?😂what in the absolute fuck does that have to do w this video or comment.

[@syphonunfiltered]

Francis: I was a child laborer Joe: Must have been a great workout!

[@DeepPocketsEnt]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@War-child_]

😂😢😂

[@sumuqh]

Shit man, im strong thanks to slavery

[@samegeneoldyoung1701]

😂

[@ayymol]

Nahhhhh 😂😂

[@wjopw4889]

This is why Tyson Fury could not bully Francis Ngannu. The man worked in sand mines at 10 years old. I think of the scene from “Conan the Barbarian” with Conan working in the mill at about the same age and developed into a warrior. Ngannu’s story is so inspirational.

[@koen4261]

ngannou also cant be bullyd mentally bec he been tru all that. With boat on ocean

[@JesseP.Watson]

The only question is, where is the wizard that killed his mother...?

[@multiverseofmalice7795]

​@@JesseP.WatsonUFC president, Dana white

[@elnegroik]

🤣@@multiverseofmalice7795

[@abdenourbnz1275]

I don't know why I read it as "Conan O'Brien" and thought you made a joke

[@pedropierre9594]

Im not jealous of his money, im jealous of his mental strength.

[@Islamicadventures277]

Same.

[@bigboiidex3212]

Big facts.

[@superyRun]

Amen, brother!

[@kgmmexicogarcia9152]

I'm not motivated of his status I'm motivated of his mental strength

[@Mr47CRO]

You are envious not jealous. 2 different things.

[@AZZA5102]

Joe: have you tried DMT? Francis: Yes, Dirt Mining at Ten

[@tearsnotfears08]

lol

[@TheDober109]

🤣 🤣

[@SUdatsthecalloftheWU]

🤣🤣

[@liam8821]

Brilliant

[@phillaurin7125]

Lol

[@AndorranStairway]

From a sand miner in Cameroon, making an arduous journey across 1/3 of the length of Africa to Morocco, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to get to Spain on his 7th attempt, finding his way to Paris after spending months in a Spanish prison, living homeless and then stumbling into MMA, training for a few years and then making it into the UFC, and then in another few short years becoming heavyweight champion, and then in another couple more years, actually getting a split decision against the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. Francis's story is one of the greatest stories of the modern era and should be told around the world.

[@highlybaked8417]

Legitimately one of the greatest athletes to ever exist

[@simo6639]

that is the will to live a better life, he has it

[@HakarDoski]

considering how massive and strong he is, he's got a very soothing voice.

[@brianrusberg647]

Big facts

[@alexterieur5060]

That's even scarier. If you've heard of One Piece, the character Kuma is exactly the same. A gentle and sweet monster of raw power

[@BroccoliChedda]

@@alexterieur5060 leave that weeb shit for reddit

[@egbertandrew7074]

Same as mike Tyson

[@whannabi]

@@alexterieur5060 Kuma is no more Sir.

[@MM-jc7uv]

This guy went through all this shit in Cameroon, left at age 26 then was jailed for 2 months for illegally crossing the Spanish border, was homeless and had nothing in France and he is now the UFC heavyweight champ... one of the most insane come up stories I’ve ever witnessed

[@friendly1016]

Same people who praise him for crossing the boarder to chase his dreams would hate him for doing it if he was a father trying to feed his family.

[@MM-jc7uv]

@@friendly1016 well obviously he shouldn’t have crossed the border illegally but he DID go to jail for it and was kicked out of Spain.

[@ChrisThomas-hg4ne]

You didn't witness shit.

[@MM-jc7uv]

@@ChrisThomas-hg4ne you get my point smartass

[@kurviskukkunen1276]

Absolutely but it's really rare and that kind of succeeding takes enormous risks in life (sometimes it's basically a gamble) you need to have the right mindset and you need to get the oppurtunity to rise. It's possible but really difficult he had a predisposed adventage cause of naturally inherited very strong physical strength he used it very well to hes advantages. He put he's energy to the right place. I'm very sure he'll be motivation for many young Black Africans out there

[@nushnee6119]

"They are looking at me like I'm worth nothing. But technically, I'm worth more than them, because I'm working. Even though what I have is less than what they have, I deserve what I have, I worked hard for it." That's such a good quote, what an inspiration he is

[@billsussman6554]

He couldnt have been more right. He is a better person than they are. Karma, his amazing personality, and very hard work finally paid off and now he can live the life he deserves.

[@ht-th456]

Tell that to spoiled entitled pricks who flex what their parents gave them. Acting like the world revolves around them.

[@Rodjhns123]

God bless. Too many people can relate. Fuck the lazy rich

[@CalculatedMediocrity9000]

Guys chill the fk out hes talking about kids that were richer than him sure but they were still poor af african kids lol

[@MrYubble]

Tell that to investment bankers

[@deathmetalsl]

I've been listening to this episode on commutes to and from work and the part where he talks about being ostracized for not having any food share with the group of kids during school break absolutely broke me. It's incredibly humbling to hear this man talk about his journey to where he is now and he doesn't have an ounce of self pity in his body even after everything he has been through. A lot of people can learn a lot from adjusting their attitudes accordingly. What an astonishing and incredible human being.

[@JulioAbel90]

I was shocked as well that his colleagues didn't share a bit of food. That is strange. Living under communism in eastern europe made everyone come together to make sure everyone eats. And they were just kids, how the hell did they not share food :(

[@AdamEuroS]

Dckrider

[@breckbilbrey4053]

@@AdamEuroSstay mad

[@twomp5613]

@@AdamEuroSstfu

[@Savignylol]

If you want to feel better, do not, and I repeat, DO NOT watch the 1995 Hollywood film "Congo".

[@wize1100]

Francis seems to still be healing from his rough childhood

[@Jrock420blam]

it's something you deal with forever, when you have your own kids it only changes to giving them what you couldn't. Fighting those daemons is forever

[@clarkecorvo2692]

other dude said it perfect already, but yeah.. stuff like this never fully heals, you just learn to deal with it and accept it (hopefully) at some point.

[@ridgefrost]

Nah "healing" is priviledge or white people stuff, healing would almost mean forgetting want u went through which isn't always good cuz u were using that trauma to get u through any hardships u faced/are facing and this is what most africans do, and i don't think that trauma is all that bad cuz it teaches u to value everything in life, we take alot for granted these days

[@hallow6763]

@@ridgefrost healing means to live with it idk about why you need to make it about race

[@ridgefrost]

@@hallow6763 because we don't use "healing" in Africa, bad stuff happens big deal, u use it and move on with life, its mostly americans that overly victimise themselves cuz u had some little traumatic event in your life, most times its not even really traumatic i mean there's a whole bunch of pple there claiming "trauma" cuz someone didn't use their preferred pronoun, that's mental illness

[@t0mbrb222]

He is the nicest scariest person on the planet

[@mattsmith9465]

Quite often the scariest ones are the nicest when you speak to them

[@SociaIIy]

They're normally on standby mode until you provoke them

[@JPARKERZ28]

Sadly the most evil humans on planet earth, past, present, or future look no different then that face in your bathroom mirror...

[@mattsmith9465]

@@SociaIIy that's true also I think maybe they are being extra nice because they know they appear scary, just to put you at ease abit, I had a friend when I was young who's nickname was 'Tiny' but he was 7 ft 1 and easily 300lbs but he was the most gentle speaking man I ever met in my life

[@johnholmes2745]

The antithesis of small man syndrome

[@lalotothemax]

"As long as you have a dream and believe in yourself, I think success is just a matter of time" Francis Ngannou

[@mrillis9259]

Stipe, enters the chat.

[@Skiddla]

powerful

[@dr.cornbread3299]

@@mrillis9259 winning the title doesnt define success. Coming from where he came from to where he is now he already succeeded, champion or not

[@medinbeqiri8346]

@@mrillis9259 alright we get it stipe is a technical bad ass that will make Ngannou look like a amateur but can we praise and respect Ngannou for what he has and for what he’s been through? He’s a great fighter and person in he’s own right.

[@czarnylfernando17]

@@mrillis9259 *just a matter of time, we'll see

[@adarshrajbhatt6557]

Almost in tears. The sadness in his voice is so, so palpable. His eyes reflect a deadness and desolation in them. I think Joe's silence while Francis spoke reflects how Joe too was affected by Francis's heavy sadness.

[@panafrican.nation]

f*** I was feeling the same way. But the truth is isolation if taken positively is good. There were kids in my high school in Kenya who were super good in class because they were "uncool" -- came from tough conditions in very rural areas, with rural accents etc. Some of them are living very good lives now. Kobe Bryant has also talked about basketball acting as solace for him as a young kid. Isolation is a double-edged sword

[@shyne1308]

Man up..

[@shyne1308]

​@panafrican.nation man your soft a$$ up

[@bfstackledirect]

A hardworking, gentle hearted, honest man out of the ring. A warrior within.

[@khalilkaddoura9341]

Thsts what the UFC forgot to do, is to promote this guy’s human side, they just portrayed him as an unstoppable monster. What an inspirational story, good on you Joe.

[@RobotHau5]

That's American advertising for you.

[@simontj8800]

You should check out the interview Francis did with Mike Tyson if you haven't already a great watch/listen

[@JBOM-qp8nq]

The ufc isn’t in the business of humanizing people. Lol they are promoting modern day gladiators. Good thing you aren’t running the show lol I could care less about his childhood. Violence is what we want.. violence is what they give us.

[@khalilkaddoura9341]

@@JBOM-qp8nq lol whats wrong with doing both? If they did that, then he would have been more relatable and probs got higher PPV numbers cause people would want him to succeed. You just a casual talking like you know shit, when you know nothing.

[@abelavich7914]

@@JBOM-qp8nq lol shut up. We’ve seen time and time again they bring fighters human side, they did a whole piece on how Conor mcgregor used to be on well fare before he became a star.

[@maxastna5939]

This guy had the childhood that every grandparent claims to have had

[@siddharthnandi8567]

lmao those same grandparents sit on their asses all day watching news

[@thelandgravine]

Ding! ding! ding !

[@owenhunt]

He is the Grandparent everybody wants, but don't deserve

[@0sba]

@@siddharthnandi8567 One of my grandfathers had to live through ww2 on eggs, oatmeal and goat's milk as his father died to the bombing of Rotterdam. He had to start working at 12 years old even though he was smart enough to go to university, and that was even in the "rich" Netherlands. If you look at other countries like Poland, there were entire cities living like my grandfather had to and it left a mark on their generation and those that followed; my mother was very successful thanks to the mindset she inherited from the experience of my grandfather so I'd say you should be proud of the struggles your ancestors went trough as it shows grit that you can rely on when things go bad, too.

[@siddharthnandi8567]

@@0sba mate i'm not denying the struggles it's just that i hate it when they compare it with ours. My grandfather in-law was a war vet as well and he was a humble man who lived till 80, worked out almost daily and lived like any 30 year old man would do which really became my inspiration

[@keyserblase1183]

"As long as you believe in something - in a dream - as long as you have a dream and believe in yourself, I think success is just a matter of time." - Francis Ngannou

[@muhammadumar4171]

This man is a prime example of hard work. That sandmine indeed gave us a diamond like Francis. Never question the purpose of life, just keep grinding and think outside the box, don't think like others, be a catalyst as only a catalyst can bring a significant change.

[@caedon6543]

Why do you say never question the purpose of life? Why not question life, and find the meaning you need to find?

[@muhammadumar4171]

@@caedon6543 The more you question your life, the more confusing and perplex it becomes. Just live everyday to your fullest and try your best. Look at Ngannou. He was working in sand mines few years back and now he is a world champ. You never know how your life will turn out to be so be content with whatever life has for you. Try your best and be happy. .

[@austinmcdonough5992]

Beautifully said friend

[@NaNa-lt1po]

That's some class-A BS..

[@MrFootballstriker]

Aren’t you Muslim? We Muslim know the purpose of life and why we are here.

[@Lincoln257]

Francis Ngannou: Talks for 2 minutes Me: Instantly becomes his #1 fan

[@Reechop]

@Beta Simp Shut up

[@nickcabrera3087]

Same, I immediately went to his Instagram and gave him a follow after the video ended. This man deserves all the exposure he can get, he worked vehemently to be where he is today and I have nothing but respect for him because of that.

[@Lincoln257]

@Beta Simp - Actually I have one of those giant #1 foam fingers, so that pretty much makes it official.

[@eltoro9446]

Sounds like the kind of voices that you hear in KZbin videos that are meant to soothe you and make you fall asleep

[@quintonsmith8845]

Francis Nganou makes you feel so ungrateful. This guy is a gem of a person.

[@Alex-ander9]

I think more than anything he helps others understand their privilege from a new perspective. Totally agree tho, remarkable man!

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Ain't easy in Africa bro...that part about frustration hit different.

[@harrythehomosapien8179]

He is incredible!

[@larjkok1184]

@@thefacelessquestion3333 It hit different, did it?

[@ReefaRilla13]

I just finished the whole podcast and realized I was visiting Tangiers for fun in the same month he was there trying repeatedly to cross over into Spain. Made me feel awful, the inequality in this world is insane to think about.

[@GoDSJUiCE]

Now look at you Francis. Just made a BAG and arguably won against the boxing heavyweight world champion. You are such an inspiration! He is the definition of keep on keepin on 💯

[@Shibacentric]

Who’s here after watching him beat the Heavyweight champ of the world? Never count this man out

[@mattyrat4958]

*Francis talks about brutal child labor and his childhood being taken* Joe: "That's a great workout!"

[@buttpee6999]

So you can thank that you had to shovel sand when you were 10 for pennies a day. That’s why your so strong.... And then Toe fuckin doubles down on it

[@hootiehootheblowphish4109]

To be fair, Joe did say it was terrible Francis had to do that. This comment was still funny though.

[@gianni.santi.]

Yup. Lack of empathy here.

[@blakeb9964]

Yeah I don't like how rogan fetishizes shit. "Oh man, you did brutal child labor, that made you so tough." You can tell he did t fucking enjoy it...who would ? But rogan acts like it's some cool thing. What a weirdo.

[@hunteressthompson5878]

@@blakeb9964 Yeah wtf like he's a character in a movie or something. It fits his weird fetish for athletes like Francis or Brock Lesnar

[@andaralo7164]

It's documented that Ngannou is physically strong. But notice how he smiles when talking about his hardships, he's a strong person. Inspirational.

[@Desi365]

I wishe he had asked him how he did not succumb to anger

[@IS-uh5yj]

When you experience nothing. You remember fondly the bonds you had or have with your past self to your current self and vise versa. The smile is really a sign of wisdom and freedom.

[@sandeepsanghera1069]

@@garrettbischoff3817 we don't have "everything" in the USA... People don't even have houses. Most mortgage condos or rent apartments. 🤷

[@87TheAnswer]

This kind of thing should be shown in schools

[@flowgangsemaudamartoz7062]

@@garrettbischoff3817 Safety nets still dont save you from hardship tho. I know some kids here in Germany dirt-poor, their parents being in said safety net. These kids have to go trough some shit, man. Few of them will ever com to the level of this fella here. I think you also have to be born with a little bit of a warrior spirit, so to say.

[@Barbieee03]

He’s literally a walking champion dude is so freaking inspirational and amazing!

[@SimplySociable]

the part where he said he didnt have friends because people saw him as worthless is really heartbreaking... im really glad to hear things worked out for him

[@cogybear]

They didn’t- he worked things out for himself

[@shalizzle793]

“That must have made you fucking strong!” “Ehh... yeah I’d rather not have had to mine fucking sand at age 10 but thanks Joe.”

[@Denni55]

😂😂😂 fr

[@dontrellbennett1292]

Facts lol

[@noah-uw1il]

Joe was eyeing him up like 👀

[@lustlot1747]

Hahahaaha

[@NDE108]

If you're that soft, this podcast ain't for you.

[@coryhueske5245]

This guy:child labor Joe: Hell of a work out

[@desmass1]

Africans have it rough but they are way more hard working than Americans definitely I love and admire the drive that he found. Instead of being molded he became the molder

[@siilkyjohnson5779]

😭😭😭😭

[@BiscuitsMom917]

🤦

[@kareemhiland9616]

I thought same thing smh. Is joe rogan listening what he's talking bout is slave labor bro

[@marienidodo4043]

@@kareemhiland9616 child labour is different from slave labour

[@tobymclaren8795]

I’m a 32 year old man and watching this really made me just wish I could do more for kids like Francis. It really made me feel sorry for him when he said he felt like he missed his childhood and it’s not just him. It’s crazy how we can call ourselves a civilised race yet the inequality in the world is just ridiculous.

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

Maybe the problem are people like you and everyone else crying in the comments that he had to work . Maybe poor shhitt hole countries need to work harder

[@highhurdler]

We need a movie about this guy , so inspirational

[@Loso561]

“I’m not a fairy tale , I’m not a story that you watch on TV , read in a book , I’m a fact , as long as you have a dream and believe in yourself the success will happen in time “ Francis Ngannou

[@charliemoore7760]

Unbelievably inspiring words coming out of the mouth of the new heavyweight champion. Awesome

[@zodsinclair8500]

Powerful.... Muscles words thoughs, being!

[@Edubb336]

Super powerful

[@emperorpower4714]

Great

[@coolthinzOfficial]

💯Legendary 🤩💝🇨🇲

[@MagicGirlsOnly]

“i worked the sand mines at 10 years old” joe - “woah that sounds like a great workout”

[@JG-id5vi]

Lmao

[@wesdearing2393]

What happened to rogan? 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@stevesavage4247]

It's not work, it's training - Boyka, Undisputed

[@dnbjedi]

BAHAHAHAHAAAA yess

[@al9552]

Lmao First world problems

[@acanofswanuniversalgasligh9717]

Francis is a fighter in absolutely every sense of the word. Most of the ppl I know couldn’t have endured even half of what he’s gone through. I just hope he’s found peace

[@francispitts9440]

This is one of those interviews that makes me glad I have Spotify now. His journey and life was incredible. He’s trying to continue something positive with the children left in Cameroon. He’s one of the most inspirational people I’ve heard in a while.

[@FireFilmsMedia]

They should make a movie on Francis' life story.. amazing

[@Ridiculizer]

Why don't we just enjoy the reality of the situation?

[@kevin084life]

@@Ridiculizer Nah I wanna see a film to. What they could be able to construct from a cinematic standpoint could be special. I went to art school so I'm getting sappy with it sorry.

[@VA-gu1jq]

@@Ridiculizer We clearly are.. A movie about him would be a very inspiring story too. You know, so people besides us would know about it too.

[@thomasneedham1224]

@@Ridiculizer becuase I want other kids in Africa struggling today to see that they too can make it like Francis. Okay mr I on,y care about myself?

[@acesul8811]

@@thomasneedham1224 No they can't. There are 100+ million children under the age of 10 doing physical work in mines, particularly rare earth mines. They are slaves. They are not going to be inspired out of slavery. He had it easy compared to the typical Nigerian cobalt miner minor.

[@moe3005]

Every single thing he’s casually saying is a nightmare for any human being. This is why he fights so hard and speaks with such grace and etiquette.

[@grimaffiliations3671]

Check out a video called ‘ngabous road through hell’

[@the_unconventional_Indian77]

@@grimaffiliations3671 thank you I'll

[@keepcalmandblametheblackgu9164]

Three words that can end slave labour tough militant unions.

[@guidomonto3742]

@Democrats&Leftists hate White people scared that other cultures coming in your countries will hurt you?

[@meneither3834]

@Democrats&Leftists hate White people that's unlikely

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

I appreciate that Ngannou is giving a voice to the humanity of so many voiceless, nameless people. When you see immigrants at the border, any border, think about this man. They aren't there for a handout or a vacation, they are there out of desperation. This story is happening all over Africa, Central America, and Asia. All of them are people with hopes and dreams.

[@amacali2319]

amen!

[@realJesseGray]

This man is the exception, not the rule, your observation is incorrect.

[@nonono9194]

So the entire world can come to Europe and North America then? Idgaf who they are nobodies trekking to China or Japan or Saudi Arabia it's all Europe and USA, funnily they're the two places with a certain majority demographic 🤔🤔 only those areas are the places where the entire world is entitled to come

[@maxwell759]

​@@realJesseGraywhat makes you so sure?

[@nathanmccowan899]

you cant say everyone at the border is there for desperation. we cant just let anybody into america or else we will crumble from the inside... which we are. alot of people are there for illegal activities aswell but of course a good majority is people that are desperate.

[@shiyanson]

As a British man I don't want fury to lose. But I want francis to win more. His story is humbling. From a life where survival was the the days goal. To being a world champion he has the most reason to gloat but is so humble it's inspiring in many ways

[@CloudianMH]

Fury is as British as adesanya is Chinese man.

[@11andrewdenny11]

You got your wish Fury technically didn't lose but Ngannou definitely won

[@ajimifolau8167]

Ngannou won our hearts. He is a champion in my eyes. Fury can take the win

[@S0LILOQUY]

ngannou won

[@xAGiiL3UnTiTL3D]

@@CloudianMHfury was born and raised in England tf u smoking?

[@TigbemilekeOjo]

His story of essentially growing up alone because he was too poor to “bring anything to the table” is breaking my heart.

[@JJ-Toreddie]

There are million and million more who never get to know anything different. Yes, he had a good work ethic but also very lucky

[@HijoDeDios999]

@@JJ-Toreddie Not lucky at all, he always kept his faith and kept trying to improve his situation despite failing many times, no luck involved

[@OhGodRicky]

I almost cried

[@jamesclemons3815]

Same

[@motivationaltripping5938]

@@HijoDeDios999 he is lucky as fuck

[@alexisdigital]

10 years old working hard labor, being hungry, freezing during wet season, walking 2 hours to go to school, doesn't have a pen or a notebook... and he STILL made it. Mister Ngannou deserves much admiration and respect. S/O from Paris, France.

[@specterxii7541]

@Kennedy Sage Relax Sage Northcutt wannabe

[@user-qk3nq6cg7r]

@Kennedy Sage He's got a chance at redemption though. And even if he doesn't win, he's doing things in the Ufc, wtf are you doing in life.

[@rooster555555]

@Kennedy Sage u have issues bruh

[@lewiskirby6256]

@Kennedy Sage yeah man I bet he’s absolutely petrified and certainly does not want ‘smoke’ in a KZbin comment section.

[@KM-mt5gx]

@Kennedy Sage I'd say Francis could shut you up though Kenny boy.

[@Pito_Sauce]

Francis life story is so unbelievable if it were made into a movie I would think it’s ludicrous. He has insane self belief in work ethic, I think that’s his strongest characteristic by far. His athleticism pales in comparison of his mental fortitude, and he’s a phenomenal athlete.

[@marketsamurai411]

Ngannou is such an inspiration, he has a very sound mind. His calm nature, humility is just something else. He's a great role model and not enough is done to celebrate him. His story should make the screens. Such an

[@gabe_psych]

This man’s story needs a full length motion picture

[@josevanreyes]

I agree but he must be played by Danny DeVito.

[@timmc619]

Facts

[@jacobahtone220]

look up Serge Ibaka story, NBA player, OKC loved him and he loved OKC, he got his title with Toronto.

[@boost1728]

Might even be worth a miniseries

[@vivelajonny]

Because he worked labor as a young kid and then became an MMA fighter? Wow what a riveting story

[@rman6572]

Dude imagine Ngannou's kids when he pulls the "when I was your age. . ." schtick and they know he's dead serious

[@RTTCTV]

😂

[@die4race]

Thank god my Father had it quite easy and didn't achieve much 😂 I can impress him really easily 😂

[@elcanariodownunder7989]

LMAO

[@jaysnowden2]

So much for my little sad crappie days.

[@godofegypt4266]

Bruh😂😂😂

[@VincentS988]

Not trying to sound corny but this gave me goosebumps. With all his success, Francis goes back to the sand mines to not only show the younger kids some inspiration/motivation but to also humble himself and remind himself where he comes from and how far he has progressed. Doing this keeps a successful athlete like Francis grounded and remain in reality instead of becoming out of touch with his people 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Malitubee]

Not corny at all , this is an inspiring story

[@geort45]

this guy is the literal definition of a diamond…

[@SnapnCrack]

I have never wanted to see someone win so bad.

[@kavashaman7555]

With that mindset he will “success is just a matter of time”

[@nicolbolas8758]

even if he beat stipie there is a problem after stipie huge problem, jon jones

[@BusinessOfFear]

@@nicolbolas8758 Jones isn't beating Stipe or Francis

[@bobwiner5926]

@@BusinessOfFear you must’ve forgotten who Jon Jones is

[@jonatanlarsen832]

@@bobwiner5926 Jon Jones is the greatest of all time. I think that he beats Francis as soon as takes him down. But I have a hard time seeing him beating Stipe.

[@anti-derek8151]

Fransic :"yeah I had to work in sand mining at 10 it was terrible" Joe :" It had to be a killer workout broo"

[@joeroganstrtshots881]

I was thinking the same thing

[@thatsthejobbb8587]

American/western privilege... You think these people give a fuck what pro noun people use to refer to them?😂 Western society is quickly going down the toilet when people can liken child labour to a strength and conditioning program and be completely oblivious to the garbage they're talking!!

[@haneefogs]

"Does it feels like throwing a kettlebell or some shit?"

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@thatsthejobbb8587 People in these countries are sheltered and if they lived in francis world doing all this manual labor at 10 years old, walking to school 2 hours there, 2 hours back..they would quit in 1 day. Such a huge amount of respect if someone can be successful being born in the 3rd world where thats all they know. What a strong vision he had to have at that age. Its remarkable and unfathomable. People never sit down and realize how privileged we are to even have clean running water.

[@hunterbidensvaxmandates]

@@joeroganstrtshots881 lmao u r something else

[@thomasomalley510]

This man has one of the greatest sports/life stories in all of history. I absolutely love him, look up to him and truly believe he is the GOAT. He is my inspiration whenever I don’t want to put on the wraps…

[@veisky4966]

The speech of Francis gives me motivation. So humble guy.

[@718Insomniac]

The level of humbilness within this man is unbelievable.

[@bigboiidex3212]

Big facts.

[@iamuniqueism]

Humility

[@Blossompot]

Humility...but yeah

[@Alex-be6fw]

Im french.... He is not so humble when he talks in french.... He also trash talked a lot in the past...but ok its a game and maybe (I dont know him personnaly) he is cooler in private...

[@Alex-be6fw]

He also never lied about his past... This is true that he lived homeless some months even yrs in the deept North Paris/ (full of gangsters, strangers, Crack addict etc..

[@mueez2873]

what's scary is how many people are still stuck in those conditions and didn't make it out, we're so ungrateful

[@noatak6027]

So true

[@veritazdlamini1449]

That's true fam

[@JC-tu6hc]

Fr not everyone is 6'4, 250 with 99th percentile knockout power.

[@aafhans8326]

@@JC-tu6hc ahahaha

[@samohl6862]

100% I think about this a lot, kinda feel like I don't deserve all the good that has happened in my life, because of how many others before me and now have it much worse

[@razrsliq7623]

Francis Ngannou story should be made into movie. Super hero type of story

[@YaseenShazib]

Who's here after he beat tyson fury

[@BrandonGiordano]

Joe: "wow that must've made you so strong and powerful" Francis: "Yeah I was actually in extreme poverty and hated my life it wasn't that cool"

[@ivespoken8902]

lol

[@nicolasalejandromedina5109]

He lacking that immigrant mentality

[@chrisredfield6274]

@@diap727 Francis said he was glad his father was rough and abusive because it gave him the mentality he needed to escape to Europe and chase his dreams. Everything about his past hardened him.

[@Pielordbrowser9]

Stankmasters Professional both of those are potentially true, not just one or the other.

[@Ryan-ys2bq]

its terrible but would Francis of been in the UFC and now well off because of it? Hardship breeds greatness in all disciplines, but look where great literature, music and art generally comes from. Not saying its good but there can be great consequences that happen

[@tacoenvy]

Man when he said that he missed his childhood it hit me in the feels, cause he didn't get to have a normal childhood like most of us. Francis is a great dude.

[@TheodoreBrosevelt]

Yeah it’s crazy when you think about your childhood and it’s like mine might’ve sucked but dude literally didn’t even get the chance to have fun or do anything a child could. Sad stuff man🤧

[@DeepPocketsEnt]

Now I know why Francis is such a soft spoken, overly humble, meek person. He felt worthless as a child, while living a harder life than most other children on the planet. He doesn't have the huge ego, a brash and boastful attitude or think hes better than ANYONE. He probably still feels like that kid in the African sand mines deep inside, and will probably always have a deep seated fear that he could lose everything he has and go back to that life again. I know one thing, NO ONE else with his amount of fame, money, and adulation is as humble as he remains, and no one else appreciates these things more than him. He is a true KING who deserves every bit of the good life he has now. 🙏

[@bendoherty3924]

What an inspiration Francis is. That much hardship has sent thousands of men to suicide. Hearing he had no friends because he didn't have anything to offer shows the society we have become. BUT Francis is the success story that anyone who has a challenging time as a child can be! Wow

[@suedenim6590]

Redefines tough really doesn't it, that's why I love the sport to watch. I wouldn't like that life personally though lets be real here. I don't really want him and Fury to fight if I'm honest I hope it doesn't happen I don't want either taking the L. I don't want either of these beautiful warriors having that defeat psychologically you feel me?

[@Themlpg73]

No, it’s a non existant percentage that have that capability. Most will have a hard life even if they try like him. This is pretty much glorifying child labour because it happened to produce an MMA fighter. That’s not even getting in to the fact that he has to damage his brain for that paycheck.

[@burgerkang3249]

Plus Francis is a genetic phenom, most people can't be elite fighters, especially when they start training later in life like Francis@@Themlpg73

[@bruderschweigen6889]

What do you mean "become"? That's how it's always been especially looking back in time everyone was judged on what they could contribute not if they're kind people it that respect it's gotten better.

[@sagargupta4563]

But such society is needed for you to motivate you to raise your standards.....otherwise if everybody accepts you as it is,how would you go ahead in life??

[@SyprasKill]

I want Francis to read me bed time stories. He’s so soft spoken.

[@adityadatta232]

He could scare the shit out of the monsters in your closet too .

[@B3nkeii]

He is whispering the whole time, did you catch when he laughed and went into that very deep voice? Was funny, hes like a transexual trying to hide his voice

[@D3w10n]

He has really calming and relaxing voice, not really matching the fact he is basically a rampage machine

[@thenathancraig7]

He sounds like Dembe Zuma off of The Blacklist

[@francD06]

And if you cant manage to sleep with his voice, he can haymaker you into sleep without a doubt

[@KevinSinarli]

His voice and tonality is so calm, if he makes a hypnosis video, I would fall asleep right away.

[@AnalystTosh]

Faster way to fall asleep is to have him punch you on the face 😂

[@Lewis-vg5uu]

@@AnalystTosh Lol, both have a very good point...but with the second you won't wake up.

[@AnalystTosh]

@@Lewis-vg5uu 😂 😂

[@frankmurphy5]

I want him to narrate audio books. The accent doesn't even matter.

[@dagconst1]

ASMR brought to you from the UFC from an MMA fighter LOL

[@minhducle8895]

aint nobody talkin about how calming ngannou's voice is? DAYUM thats a gud voice for meditation

[@cali9460]

Man this is so heartbreaking to hear, when he was talking about not having friends I started crying, because I was extremely thankful to have a nice group of friends and couldn't imagine having to go through school all alone and wanting a friendship that's so sad. Hope he has found friendships since then.

[@AC_Twig]

It’s painful just speaking from experience. The feeling of so many people around you and yet not a soul notices your existence. Simple things such as lunch time and walking in the hallways becomes anxiety inducing when you have absolutely no one to walk/sit with. Fire drills are the worst as everyone around you is talking and you don’t know where to stand or what to do as you have no one to talk with. Constantly being alone in the world while everyone around you seems to know everyone yet they never speak to you. I hope anyone who reads my words can go out and make a new friend today.. you never know you might save that persons life in more than one way. Stay healthy and safe king’s👑

[@cali9460]

@@AC_Twig I'm sorry to hear that 😔

[@synaestesia-bg3ew]

What don't you become his friend 😂

[@hendersongalbreath1072]

Francis seems like the most Stoic, down-to-earth dude the UFC has ever seen when he's talking about things that would turn lots of people into barely-functioning sociopaths. Unbelievable strength of character and guts that most people could only dream of having. Dude is an inspiration.

[@AboveAverageNPC]

Facts upon facts upon facts. I'm blown tf away by him and his story.

[@christianarchambault6111]

Him or Fedor

[@christianarchambault6111]

Him or Fedor

[@Noir875]

And a menace, you've seen how he K.Os ppl?

[@samsonicflood]

Agree with the comment above 💯. But unfortunately with time, fame and money is now going to his head and he is becoming an unlikable character of late.....

[@kingdingaling8709]

He's clearly an intelligent guy. Despite everything thrown at him he beat the game. Total respect. His life will make a great movie at some point

[@georgiakidd7818]

💯

[@vtonyvicente102]

He just needs to become champ first & the movie will be perfect

[@bigboiidex3212]

Literally.

[@jackg2630]

100% I agree. Just look how quickly he became fluent in English.

[@kavashaman7555]

I will pay to watch that movie 💯

[@shanecormier1]

I'm super happy for this man.

[@elnegroik]

Heroic. What a man Ngannou is. Pure inspiration.

[@Aitonomouss]

"As long as you have a dream and you believe in yourself, success is just a matter of time" - Francis Ngannou

[@serj8652]

It's time you motivated yourself to workout, motivation man

[@Aitonomouss]

@@serj8652 you'd be surprised, check my last video

[@internet_internet]

Great quote

[@KErasoAK32]

Just subscribed

[@gasbaroni]

Low IQ quote.

[@frambojan]

That he is able to speak that eloquently, about such a emotionally loaded subject, in his third language speaks to his intellect. He barely has to search for words, he just pauses to gather his thoughts. I was already a fan of him as a fighter, but this interview really broadened my appreciation of him as a person.

[@mikamoney371]

I love stories like this the fight for survival, such a powerful testimony. Congratulations Fransis good to see your determination and hard work pay off. Bless my friend!!

[@justinanderson5751]

Humble, smart, well worded, gentle, exact definition of a champion in every way

[@marioz2397]

The day Francis publishes a book, i'm buying it immediately.

[@natureisallpowerful]

The book hears him speak, its writing itself now.

[@marioz2397]

@Dach I'll give it to you after reading it.

[@marko-182]

His life is movie story

[@ethangallup565]

"I'm not a fairy tale, I'm a fact" that was a dope quote.

[@andrewclarke6918]

Bro. Straight chills. Humble Confidence

[@JoE-kx7dw]

That was gangsta, fo sho!

[@KoldLv]

Indeed. Not many people can say the same. Very inspiring.

[@bidensuckandeez6748]

Fr an original 🏆

[@timytumper]

Time stamp? Listened through and I guess I let it fly past me

[@aidanalariccross]

I freaking love this man. Francis is always so down to earth

[@neon-rz3ch]

"That must've made you really fuckin strong" "yeah.... I hope so" hilarious that he holds the record for the hardest punch and still the most humble dude there is

[@Lordradost]

"I'm worth more, because I'm working." Hard fact, no excuses.

[@MikeBarbarossa]

He was working and producing resources for the world, while the other kids sat on their fat asses and played video games

[@jertdw3646]

@@MikeBarbarossa yay....child labor....yay

[@Lordradost]

@@MikeBarbarossa In Cameroon, Africa about 15 years ago? Fat asses is an American thing, videogames a Western/Asian thing. In his class most kids probably had decent means for their nations' standards. Incomparable to ours. Cameroon basically has Rural poverty, inadequate infrastructure and a struggling school system that hinders the lives of people across Cameroon. Though what I meant is the concept of hard work and effort because you are able, versus lethargic or complacent attitudes.

[@frank.e.wildcat]

"Having a job validates one as a human even though life is inherently meaningless"

[@gggbeatcanelo2985]

What bout when you have money working for you? People consider rich folk shit since they don’t need to grind like the 9-5 employees

[@nahhhbruhhh]

Imagine thinking you’re not good enough for friends. Shit is heartbreaking. Turning that frustration into motivation is awesome.

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

Man that shit was hard to hear...that's heavy for a kid to deal with...

[@aatifrehan3169]

Here after Ngannou went toe to toe with Fury. Couldnt script a better movie than this man's journey

[@davidrodriguez3279]

Thank you Joe. Another great podcast to remind me what a fortunate childhood I had. This guy is a real champion. God bless him.

[@bigdeji]

The best part of this interview are the last few seconds when Francis says: "As long as you believe in something, I think success is just a matter of time"

[@whyfoo88]

Yes! That quote sticks with me

[@andrewgehling6566]

That quote hit me. I'm working on opening an amphitheater. There were many times I would get down on myself because it has taken a long time to get to the point of the planning that I'm at now. I've been at this for 6 years, and most days I wish it was moving along faster, but I have to keep reminding myself of why I'm doing it and sometimes that's enough to get more work done.

[@bigdeji]

@@andrewgehling6566 More power and stamina, I wish you. Push through and you will get there

[@nimkal]

You're totally right.

[@andrewgehling6566]

@@bigdeji thank you

[@iMcknOnTwitch]

“I always go back to the sand mine” even with his success he goes back and visits the place that molded him. How beautiful

[@chavezunseen]

Never forget where you came from.

[@emanuel81111]

its like poetic in a way.

[@taylormcgarry470]

@@chavezunseen exactly what I was going to say lol

[@patsysadowski1546]

I think it’s more of reminder, a pilgrimage almost to the boy he was and how far he came. Accepting who you are and where you come, that was once a point of shame and from there faced with all that money and fame. It must have been so disorientating.

[@taylormcgarry470]

@@patsysadowski1546 Yea. He probably has it in back of his mind that he never wants to end up back in a situation like that or equivalent of that.. but in a way I think it's good to keep that reminder. Keep putting fuel to your fire to keep from going back to that

[@whossk7lar838]

I'm glad to have found this clip and listening to the full podcast has made me take a change and go after what I want to pursue. Changing my point of view on failing and rejecting from others made me realize if u dont try you'll never know thank you for that

[@shashikanttripathi2397]

He was in the survival mode since he was 10.....cant imagine what all he had gone through....HUGE RESPECT MAN.❣️

[@ripevanwinkle494]

Francis is probably a very smart dude, English is his third language and he’s doing good for someone who couldn’t understand English for shit like 4 years ago.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

For real! Imagine jumping from country to country learning their languages and adapting to the culture on top of trying to be a world champion fighter.

[@SM-ft2jv]

He comes across highly intelligent for sure

[@TheDHM3007]

“Probably” he is !

[@perrinmuma]

Cameroon is actually like Canada.... bilingual country in both English and French. Francis is from a french speaking region but he's always heard some English in the towns....I'm guessing that eased his learning

[@j_gibbon]

Imagine if he got the education at a early age what else he may have been but he's definitely intelligent.

[@albert0495]

Francis: "At 10 I was digging sand to make some money" Joe: "Mmm, that must have been great strength training" Francis: "I did not eat at school until I got home in the evening" Joe: "So you were already doing intermittent fasting back then, amazing!" Francis: "Sometimes while digging I dreamed about coming to America" Joe: "Yea, sure, you were visualizing...maaan that must be a great workout, Jamie dig that up!"

[@silentroad8422]

This comment should get at least 1k 👍

[@arnoldstallone938]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamespilgrim4750]

Fuckin Joe Rogan.!?!?!? Lol

[@X66966]

🤣🤣

[@polosprings1351]

This is perfect

[@ThePr0blemmm]

This was extremely motivational, thank you for a great interview!

[@nunyabinis]

That sand mine work at the pubescent age led to you becoming the hardest puncher ever.

[@TheTaxiCast]

like it was destined for him.

[@joshuaburmeister592]

How terrifying is he. So soft spoken and humble but he can punch you into a new dimension

[@surajkarki3511]

Right his voice is so soothing

[@LeoLCDT]

Speak soft and hit too hard

[@Doe7251]

It's the quite ones you have to watch out for when they snap they snap.

[@timothywoods4329]

He was starting to be cocky leading up to the Stipe fight, thank Stipe for humbling him as he hasn’t gotten big headed since then.

[@potsycollins9432]

@David Sedlacek uhhh wut? Loool

[@lj6469]

This clip is longer than Francis' last 5 fights.

[@atanasiazz]

And the whole podcast is x5 times longer than Francis' entire fighting career.

[@somuch86]

This comment had me in tears 🤣🤣🤣

[@randomuser5831]

Mr 250th like right here

[@leonardu6094]

I don't watch fights on tv. Is he a good fighter?

[@logansayre8521]

He's the most terrifying man in there... Look up some clips

[@WhatsTrullyTrending]

At 19 years old I can 100% relate to Francis, my childhood was almost identical and I'm still working my ass off to get to above poverty level.What motivates me is the lifestyle that apparently comes with being at the top.

[@veryunusual126]

Don't give up, my man!!!🙂🙂🙂 You're young, full of motivation and YOU WILL MAKE IT!!!👍👍💪💪👍💪👍🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@Trizzer89]

This dude is my hero now

[@farttur]

Man's voice is so soothing imagine if he was a grappler and when he chokes you he whispers "ssshh go to sleep" in your ear

[@waleedmahmood863]

I mean he does put people to sleep, albeit a bit more violently.

[@aymankhali904]

That's sus

[@sammanberg9485]

He literally said that to Alistair overeem hahah

[@grozero3]

I died of laughing

[@Deathprints]

This comment deserves more likes

[@krisx8621]

"As long as you have a DREAM, and BELIEVE in yourself, SUCCESS is just a MATTER OF TIME" - Francis Ngannou

[@traex8325]

Believe, conceive, achieve...........shoot the fook ope mate! -bisping

[@saltyspaceman5697]

You don't get to hear from those that dreamed and believed and didn't make it ......because they didn't make it. There is a strong confirmation bias .....people think all you need is a dream and self belief. That is only part of it

[@krisx8621]

@@saltyspaceman5697 I used to think like that too but all that tends to do is give you a way out. You can put yourself in the box of 'people who didn't make it'. I would say the dream and the belief are the most important part because it keeps you oriented in a single direction and the belief keeps you going no matter what happens or how long it takes. When you listen to people who 'HAD a dream', they usually gave up at some point and declared defeat OR their idea of 'making it' changed and success became about starting a family for example, and fair enough.

[@teli3982]

Rockhold : "I am a true samurai, you just have to believe to achieve." Bisbing :"Jesus christ mate you're like a self help book, believe, achieve, shut the fuck up"

[@patrick553]

@@saltyspaceman5697 In the West, anything is possible...USA

[@user-cm2ky4uh9y]

No child should ever go through what Francis has gone through. Thank goodness the talent and destiny were granted to someone like him. 🙏🙏

[@goodmood3374]

I’m so grateful for this man. The ignorance to what millions of people experience in Africa kills me. I grew up there and my appreciation for “small things” in western culture like running water and a roof that doesn’t leak etc. Wil never go away. Much love!

[@Afrodulcys]

Aje seh 😂😂 Omo rain dey fall now sef house Dey leak 😂😂😂😂

[@itslitallday4361]

It will go away … blk ppl will be great

[@superchickensoup]

The ignorance kills you? Really, why? Do you know everything about every hardship in every country? I think the answer is no. I also think you will find that actually the west is pretty aware of people's hardship in various countires, but we don't dwell on it because it's not really relevant to us and also we can't change something in a different country that is controlled by different leaders. Take that big fat chip off your shoulder and just crack on with life

[@RijuChatterjee]

@@superchickensoup Nah, I think it's more about white people being entitled brats and posting weird shit on Twitter with zero context of what the world really is.

[@coreytrevor6276]

His comment gives more perspective to the tribulations of faceless people you’ll never see in 1000 lifetimes. Some people come from such lowly conditions and upbringings that just the thought of being able to eat breakfast before school is foreign because he’ll be so hungry by 2 pm that he will have to leave to find something to eat. And we in the civilized world, complain on social media about our being victims of circumstance, as we type on iPhone that costs 1000$, which is like 2-3 years salary in some places in Africa. Some peoples best days of their lives would be comparable to 99% of the worlds population’s worst days on earth. Some people complain when they eat steak a bit overcooked. Some people eat meat from a rat a few times a year. Perspectives.

[@juris5841]

He is just an incredible person.

[@SoltoEsengulov]

What a Man ! What a Story ! What a Life! Dream brought him where he is now !

[@fredyscanlan]

Reality brought him to where he is now. He knew how to grasp it:)

[@brittanym2080]

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[@brittanym2080]

^^ Post Malone meets Elon Musk

[@frans7995]

what a story mark!

[@douggherkin]

DREAM !!!! ????? ....dont you mean 'GENETICS' ???

[@joshtomada4337]

They need to make a movie about this man

[@Dotsetc]

Don't forget people, he's one of the millions that made it out. None of the people that couldnt imagine living like that have to feel ashamed for living a better life, but this story is a shining light on the fact that in a time in which we're losing our humanity and empathy for people, stories like this should make us question our own humanity.