Francis Ngannou Fires Back at Critics: ‘It Is My Show’ | The MMA Hour | MMA Fighting

Francis Ngannou discusses his upcoming fight against Tommy Fury, the critics of his skills, when he might compete for the PFL, if he’s nervous, his relationship with Mike Tyson, who will be in his corner, his gym training footage, the blurred shirt on UFC 294 Embedded, Kamaru Usman’s performance at UFC 294, the watch from Cristiano Ronaldo, and more.
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[@AcidGlow]

His life story is truly epic. From the very bottom to the highest possible fight you can get in combat sports. Good luck, Champ 💪

[@deinojohnson1638]

He illegally immigrated from Africa to France. That isn't inspiring its a crime. He literally served time for doing it

[@tommy2swole]

No. That would actually be fighting Jon Jones. That wad a much bigger fight. And Jon excepted that contract last april

[@tommy2swole]

@@earthling3650 exactly

[@hamboro]

@@earthling3650Jon Jones had his opportunity for three years. He came back as soon as Francis left

[@WELUV.FIVE7]

@@deinojohnson1638don’t most😭??? who gaf my guy COMEBACK STORY😊

[@spinestar6581]

Ngannou has that, “im gettin paid” smile the whole interview

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Hopefully he does not have brain damage so he can enjoy spending it. It’s not like he will be getting punched by Mayweather like McGregor did. Those are not really that hard. Francis will be getting punched by the best heavyweight on earth. Tyson hits very hard. I really hope Tyson holds back. Once he realizes it’s going to be easy. I really like Francis I hope he comes out of this healthy.

[@spinestar6581]

@@youtubeconnollyfamily yea, I really like Francis. I dont think tyson will go full on or will pretend to get hurt after a win to avoid Usyk. To already schedule his next fight against arguably the best heavyweight, is giving people, this is a money grab show. Response from Francis makes it even more concerning

[@BOZ_11]

@@youtubeconnollyfamily Fury hits hard, but not Wilder hard; not Francis hard either

[@Winningoak]

lol

[@bolo8923]

​@@youtubeconnollyfamilyif Overeem can survive a KO, Francis can too. Please take your negative energy to that bald red headed guy

[@CarlosLockhart67]

Props to Fury for making this happen on his behalf as well. He blessed Francis with a real payday!

[@rasantho8816]

Yes sir

[@stpierrecanada1]

Fury just taking the easiest fight possible.

[@rimboeglitch590]

Ya right see fury going fight in the pfl or ufc for pay day fury is blesssed By francis going to boxing ring

[@HB-gj7gd]

Props? Its just a money grab Fury doesn't care about Francis He just want some easy money

[@andrewdavidwhyte]

@@rimboeglitch590 Wait…what’s the that got to do with anything? The point is fury is giving him a pay day.

[@GymAcid]

how can you not love this guy! So humble, so happy, the perfect example of what a champion is. One day I wish to be smiling as much as him, wish him all the best in this fight!

[@justvibing2497]

I am a fan of him, but I dk him nor do you.

[@204_TWO_TONE]

@@justvibing2497😏

[@charged710]

​@@justvibing2497maybe not but if you listen to all the people who do know him they all say the same things

[@rspct9654]

Ariel living vicariously through Francis lol

[@black-cross]

francis, the only man to go against the ufc/dana and get a 10-6

[@BigPercNowitzki]

@@black-cross10-6? 😂 if this fight sells less than 1m it’s an L. 200k ppvs Incoming

[@Smoothkush98]

​@@BigPercNowitzki200k is very generous

[@black-cross]

@@BigPercNowitzki the money don't matter. He got the fight without them. That's all that matters. He didnt bend the knee. He's probably going to get brutally koed inside 3 rounds, but still.

[@up2me967]

Arent we all kinda?

[@realoneendz]

No mind games can break this man, this one is different 👍

[@ryanisfollin]

Man I’m happy for Francis. So cool what he has accomplished

[@robertpotwin]

Always so impressed by this man, what a strong minded and well-adjusted human. A champion.

[@BrushworkNL]

Probably why he has all troubles with UFC

[@zazaza1000]

​@@BrushworkNLI'm sure you're trying to say something

[@FediMayn]

Francis is a real worker and hustler, but they always think hes just a brute force.

[@themonsterbaby]

I was one of his biggest critics, really thought he fumbled the bag. But here he is, getting the bag, boxing like he wanted in the biggest possible fight possible, and still has an mma career (that one definitely won't be the same though.....pfl isn't the ufc), and already secured a job for after fighting. Congrats Francis. Good luck Saturday.

[@jaramiloss9439]

Since he was a kid in the sand mines people said he couldn’t do it he became ufc heavy weight champion and they still didn’t believe him

[@prophetnozza4150]

Hes not going to beat Fury...

[@s1Lence_au]

​@@prophetnozza4150imagine he does though

[@prophetnozza4150]

I gave up fairy tale stories when i was a child@@s1Lence_au

[@michaelbrianlowe1]

How can you not admire and feel motivated listening to this guy. He is so talented. A modern day warrior. Good luck champ

[@garryjones1776]

Modern day warriors are soldiers and mercenaries. Francis' a fighter

[@whendidiask7486]

Can’t even imagine the scenes if Ngannou pulls off the upset 😂 Go get em Francis.

[@anthonylove5275]

Tyson in my opinion is NOT the baddest man on the planet,he's slow& awkward, telegraphs his punches,I don't see him doing that well against Francis,soon as Tyson gets hit with a solid blow by Ngannou he will be back peddling to avoid any further blows which in turn will set fury up for Francis to knock him out

[@whatitdoniqqa17]

damn u were spot on@@anthonylove5275

[@wasntme3651]

The definition of a gentle giant that Carries a big stick! What a nice person he is. Best of luck to him…….he’s gonna need a lot of it.

[@wasntme3651]

@scratcherbrespeakman7516 Bwahahahahaaahaaa yeah I guess if you look at my comment that way you are definitely right! I do not know that 😂😂👊🏼

[@akg1301]

You mean big Corey?

[@deion2041]

What?

[@mehdineghabat7823]

what an amazing guy this Francis!!!

[@ShilenNyx]

Gorgeous man. He seems so chill now. Life goes on and is beautiful.

[@CarlosLockhart67]

Even if it’s competitive it’s a win for Francis

[@rodwilliam2920]

Always such a pleasure to listen to Nganou here. Great guy. Great fighter. Great personality

[@CookCaramier]

I hope he keeps becoming successful in everything he does so the haters and doubters can suck it

[@patrickedjana2715]

THIS IS YOUR NEWWWWWW HEAVYWEIGHT BOXIG CHAMPION OF THE WORLD ...GO ON FRANCIS !!!!

[@julianz.9164]

Tyson as his cornerman will be a crazy visual

[@justinlawlor3898]

Francis is so happy, so glad he is getting treated great

[@25ybot]

He shares his wealth with his family shows he cares big heart,

[@josevanreyes]

Some people just deserve success in life and he's one of them. Humble, well mannered, smart and an all round wholesome human being.

[@CovertBandit0]

Summed it up lol

[@babakunwar8014]

Would be insane if Francis gets it done. Good luck.

[@anthonylove5275]

Tyson is going to get knocked out! Fury is slow & awkward telegraphs his punches, he's definitely NOT the baddest man on the planet 😂 like he thinks he is. Once Francis connects with a hard blow fury will start to back peddle to avoid any further punches which will set him up for Ngannou to KO him.

[@abdulraheem468]

And newwwwww

[@clarencebakale]

Such a humble and grateful dude.

[@chuckjammy9251]

I hope he does well against Tyson even if he doesn’t win I want him to do well enough for people to want him vs Wilder that’s my dream fight 2 hardest punchers on the planet

[@MrMASH50]

With mma gloves in octegon...clinch elbows no legs or wrestling. UFC should cross promote with boxers but make it more even ground.

[@chuckjammy9251]

@@MrMASH50 I wanna see it in boxing but I agree I think the most fair way to do boxer vs MMA is basically legless Muay Thai so all upper body striking with like 10 second clinches. Basically boxing with elbows, hammer fists, back fists, ridge hands, forearms, palms/slaps, & spinning attacks with some clinch work and whatever size gloves & ring or cage are cool with me

[@chuckjammy9251]

@@NorthLondon-pm6xy It’s better for the each sports champions & contenders to fight as first priority I agree Usyk vs Fury should’ve been made first, but Francis didn’t leave for this match in particular he left to revolutionize pay for MMA guys & not bow to the monopoly & yes to get rich from boxing. Also it’s Jones fault the Ngannou fight didn’t happen he didn’t need 3 years to bulk. People wouldn’t be as mad about it if he was facing Wilder or AJ because it wouldn’t be holding up a championship bout. But I don’t think boxing & MMA should go their separate ways, their histories are intertwined & there’s always gonna be some matchups from that can be cool to see especially the MMA guys with really good hands. People say MMA guys have no shot when dudes with mid-bad boxing have been the poster child’s for it- Askren, Woodley, & Diaz were never good boxers in MMA even a little bit those were always stupid choices, there’s always been guys that would be much more interesting to see box but they aren’t the ones going for it & who could be competitive. Conor won the first 5 rounds against Floyd & yeah Floyd was sandbagging to let him get tired but that says a lot if that was him gameplan because why wouldn’t he stand & bang with the shitty MMA guy why did he need to be tired for him to go for the kill? It’s not an exhibition it’s a pro fight no matter how much of a mismatch it seems like Francis is a heavyweight champion from punching people in the face, this is a legit pro bout with big risk on Tyson’s part. The match isn’t suppose to be close but neither were his Wilder fights especially the 3rd one, the punchers chance that Ngannou & Wilder have are what makes it interesting. I bet Fury will be dancing I don’t know how much he’ll meet Ngannou in the middle. Also this isn’t even an abnormal thing we’ve seen in boxing, the best guys take fights against absolute cans with no Wikipedia page or journeymen all the time to boost their records, they have just as good of a chance of winning as Ngannou does so really it’s nothing to scoff at other than that it held up the Usyk fight.

[@AlterBug]

Yeah I could feel the Champion Ngannou. He fight for his history.

[@ResidentCvil23]

So glad he’s conscience about the weight. Deontay thought being lighter would work. Not against fury he likes to lean on you.

[@Winningoak]

Fight week? More like his wedding week; the man can't stop smiling from ear to ear haha😁. Put on a show brother

[@MGBranco]

God bless him and his family. I'm sure he will help so many people with the millions that he will win with all his dangerous line of work. Good luck champ!

[@andrewdavidwhyte]

Francis said there was a rematch clause, Tyson said there isn’t?

[@llerkisquad4495]

Francis is always at his best when the odds are against him. So Saturday is likely to be the biggest upset in combat sports history.

[@kozmiclando]

Yea This Might Be The One Fr

[@anthonylove5275]

I don't see fury winning many rounds,once Ngannou hits him with a hard blow&Tyson realizes the power he possesses he'll be back peddling to avoid any further bombs which will set him up to be knocked out. Fury is awkwardly slow& telegraphs his punches, he will have much trouble when Francis gets inside of him.

[@deanivan3951]

Even though i hope you're right and it's not impossible, it's not likely. Boxing is like breathing to Fury. Francis will have to connect fully in order to win and Fury is too seasoned to just let that happen easily.

[@deanivan3951]

​@@anthonylove5275I think the opposite, Fury knows all the tricks like leaning on he's opponent, he also has the longer reach and better foot work. Francis HAS to knock him out, it's his only chance. Now in a Cage, he would murk Fury!

[@anthonylove5275]

@@deanivan3951 I still think fury is going to have his hands full his skill set is just soso...once Ngannou gets inside furys reach he won't be able to do much at all. It's funny fury thinks he's the baddest man on the planet...🤏🥱 Sloths have better moves.

[@JokerPePe420]

I'm rooting For Francis His Life story is insane and How can you hate a guy like Him? I'm also a Fan of Tyson Fury

[@jedeyetown]

What a great sportsman

[@204_TWO_TONE]

🐸

[@scottc2076]

Francis has a better chance than people will give him credit for. He’s at least going to be 50 pounds bigger than wilder

[@wildersparks9161]

He’s fighting Tyson Fury. 💤

[@adrianmclaughlin9585]

He has a better chance than McGregor VS. Mayweather IMO. If he lands a similar uppercut Conor did on Floyd, which Francis almost took Overeem's head off with, it's over. Period.

[@eduardoalavedra9795]

Man if you have a little of intelligence you can see through this interview, he doesn't care about victory he doesn't even think about the victory he doesn't even know when would be his potential rematch if he wins

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

Nobody expected Otto wallin to give fury a scrap and fury couldn't get him out of there so I reckon Francis stands a better chance then people think.

[@BigPercNowitzki]

@@adrianmclaughlin9585ur funny lil man. Conor won rounds off of Floyd. Francis won’t win a single round and doubt he lands more than 10 punches in a single round

[@Tomzke999]

Keep smiling Francis, so happy for this guy

[@OscarSchmitt]

Those questions are very bad

[@ravk5266]

When Francis KO's Fury Round 5, then Francis will be 🤴 for years!

[@wasntme3651]

Haha that would be the best end to his already awesome story. The only way is if he gets a good or couple good shots in on Fury but good luck with that.

[@WilliamSmallacombe]

Let’s go Francis!!!

[@ADHD55]

Francis and cristiano ronaldo, what a legend. Dana the buffalo threw a hissy fit over francis, but now ngannou is winning and is way popular than a low paid ufc champion

[@leoonthego474]

After passing the Ariel test Francis finds it easier to box Tyson then going through a Ariel interview! Lol

[@Unborn-Stillborn]

Good for Francis .. but I wouldn't pay for that sham ...

[@SquadZ302]

If he wins, Francis is Goated!!🎉

[@besmart2350]

Francis looks so happy. I am jealous. I wish my life wasn't so much suffering

[@GYMJAX]

It’s his positive attitude and vision like he said

[@chriswealth5471]

I love his mentality

[@JayM-cu6pb]

Francis so boring in interviews I can never finish

[@newyorkerik]

Nah this is ariel fault. Its a witch hunt just a barrage of queations, too kurt.

[@damlitproductions8126]

""NOTTINGHAM FOREST" 💪🏾😎👍🏼💣💥💯

[@willpowerkingemoji5360]

🗣️FRANCIS TALK YOU ISH KING 👑✅ 🥊💪🗣️HE SAID WHATEVER THEY DO THEY GOING HAVE DO IT FROM THE STAGE IM THE ONE ON THE STAGE 🤓🥹😆 FACT'S ☝️👍👀‼️

[@lsthree6996]

He won't win the fight but he won in life.

[@cknorris3644]

Nah. People will forget about him in a few years.

[@HBSup]

​@@cknorris3644he's getting minimum $10 mill this fight. Who cares if people remember him or not.

[@wildersparks9161]

@@cknorris3644 if he makes enough before then, maybe he doesn’t care?

[@lsthree6996]

@@cknorris3644 that's fine too. Francis don't care and neither do we.

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

@@cknorris3644we forgot about you already little bruh 😂😂😂😂

[@Dosha.Khalid.22]

Scoring a knock down in the 3rd round must have felt amazing. That and putting up a great fight

[@bladewright5356]

If he knocks Fury out he'll be a legend

[@N-B-MMA]

no matter how Francis skills matchup against Fury at least we know this fight will be better than anything on the KSI vs Fury card

[@daveydoodle1916]

I Pray you’ll win

[@PKP1]

Francis is a smart man. Very likeable. Wish him a great fight.

[@metalface_villain]

i don't even care if francis wins, for me he is a legend for shoving it to dana white and for believing in himself.

[@ramblingbootsIRL]

Ariel trying so hard to get a reaction from Francis but failing at every attempt. Francis has the most chilled approach it’s really great to see.

[@Electromash92]

Yeah despite all that corruption and greed around him, him being used as a pawn by the rivals of the UFC, at least the guy is just blissfully unaware and getting paid for it. Good for him I suppose!

[@RSLabs]

Who could hate Francis Ngannou ? Very polite and reasonable guy.

[@Scoopsaz88]

Haters can hate him that’s about it

[@borissmolic6505]

Who is honestly paying 79$ for this 😵‍💫

[@DJAmovement]

The referee won't let them get in the clinch where ingannou is most dangerous

[@vaskater07]

Someone needs to have a counter for how many times Ariel unnecessarily tried to stir up drama in this "interview."

[@RobbRose-u9f]

Francis Won no dout about it fury sucks for taking a victory he didn't deserve Go Francisco your the best 💪🏽❗❗❗❗

[@GORILLABREATH1]

How do you not love this guy ..good luck Francis with the tricky Gypsie !!

[@leldnguyen2403]

it's a show allright. not a real fight. fury''s gonna dance around and jab ngannus head off and that's it. noone cares about this "fight".

[@LifeOfBD]

PROUD of Francis win or lose

[@วลัยพรสิงห์พรมมา]

What a very nice man !

[@Jesse_aM21]

Another joke fight. Glad this is almost over

[@bluceree7312]

Imagine Francis knocks out Fury, then he beats Jon Jones in PFL in March, and then rematches Fury.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

imagine if Francis randomly beats Tyson Fury and then beat Usyk too it would be so funny

[@rebel5345]

This guy is just so cool😱

[@Str4t0sph4r4]

Fury wasted his prime years with huge amounts of inactivity, he wasted his prime years with Chisora 3, he’s wasting his prime years with Ngannou. It’s really no wonder that the fans dislike him and that he dislikes himself. Fury is too cowardly to admit that legacy means anything to him through fear of failing to live up to expectations, he also admits that money is meaningless yet his addiction to it has cost his legacy and the admiration of his fans and the boxing fraternity. Look at the Chisora, the fans love him win loss or draw because he ducks no one. Fury should focus on greatness, not money, and the fans would pay him back 10 fold for it. Protecting his 0 losses record has cost him legacy, the same legacy that gives his 0 losses any meaning.

[@DjRHINOInternational1]

After a split decision what do you have to tell your fans that you were referring to?

[@Str4t0sph4r4]

@@DjRHINOInternational1 Worst performance in Fury’s entire career. If fury performs like that against Usyk then Usyk will win via stoppage.

[@DjRHINOInternational1]

@@Str4t0sph4r4 it's not the worst performance of Fury. Ngannou is just a smart fighter. A real hard worker

[@Str4t0sph4r4]

@@DjRHINOInternational1 Then you’re just deluded. I give Ngannou a 1% chance of victory against AJ.

[@onyiernest2746]

How can u not like this brother, I wish him all the best in this fight, I just hope Tyson does not toy with him 😂

[@Moe_Lester96]

Tyson looks to be taking this very seriously as he should

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

I can't believe Ariel isn't going over to Saudi for this fight? How is the biggest MMA reporter not going to be at this event?

[@N54htmare]

Don’t worry Francis I’ll watch…. But I’m not paying 😂😂😂

[@solace4114]

If it was conor would u pay?

[@professionaltrollkilla5965]

@@solace4114no

[@wildersparks9161]

@@solace4114no

[@jababijamovi5088]

@@solace4114 why pay when there are hundreads of free sites?

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@solace4114 if it was a really attractive escort, would you pay?

[@GratefulGNF]

Good for him man, win or lose, congrats Francis!

[@dannykunnasseril421]

Tyson is gonna beat the brakes off of him!! Good on him getting the bag tho 💰

[@DanMahem]

beat the brakes no someone is going to land a huge one and end round 2 i reckon fury dillian whites him in style and ngannou goes back to real fighting so little respct to the man ngannou would kill fury in the streets ok shhh

[@solace4114]

Tyson like punching guys in the ears or back of head to win fights .. i see that “happening accidentally” again lol but francis can knock him out

[@SpOrAtiK]

Ariel will never feel complete until he gets Francis to admit some kind of annoyance about a set back in his life.

[@Dr.EgonCholakian]

If Francis doesn't gas out...I think it can be done. But let's be real. Francis is going to get exhausted by round 4-6

[@DanMahem]

Round he willget koed Watch

[@DanMahem]

Round 2

[@ElCyberWizard]

Chill bro stick to mma talking like that

[@c-4839]

And you actually believe his team has not factored that into his equation in training?

[@Dr.EgonCholakian]

@@c-4839 Everyone does. Every fighter prepares to the max for a fight but that doesn't necessarily mean they will be able to go the full 12 rounds (boxing) or full 5 rounds (UFC) without getting so tired that its not only visible but it they can barely throw a punch.

[@lampttdandl]

BRING ON THE KO !!! FRANCIS NGANNOU . MUCH LOVE !!

[@Gothful]

THE KING! If you’re doubting him you should listen to Teddy Atlas’ thoughts on Francis vs Tyson. Francis will shock the world. BADDEST MAN ON THE PLANET!

[@BigPercNowitzki]

1. Francis loses miserably 2. Baddest man on the planet is Jon Jones lil bro

[@NikulPrasad]

Let’s go Francis for KO!

[@EP10051]

He just happy to be there

[@sbz88]

It's not being disrespectful. The boxing community is just being honest about this fight. Tyson's the Heavyweight champion of the world. Francis isn't a boxer.

[@jakestar121]

ALM. aged like milk

[@apiayawha8684]

Francis for the win 🏆

[@MrStraightGangsta]

I see a time in the future when to be the baddest man on the planet you will have to conquer both MMA and Boxing

[@Cold_Logic]

Or boxing canabalises itself through greed, leaving only MMA recognised as the only true combat sport to determine the baddest

[@ashtangaxashtangapranayama8526]

​@@Cold_Logicthis

[@kayoo99]

You’re the only one who gave him a chance. Respect

[@mcdanky9461]

Payday paydaay

[@philjenkins1138]

Love Francis attitude. Never talks bad about anyone. True People’s champ

[@shashishekhar----]

Yeah but we are paying for it and we won't pay boi

[@didyouknowamazingfacts2790]

One of his biggest problems is going to be the weight. It's rare for a guy to be that big and do well in boxing. The best heavyweight are around 220-240 lbs in boxing. Except if you are Tyson Fury. He is one of the very few heavyweights that can get away with being almost 300. Look how sloppy Anthony Joshua looks with all that muscle and he has way more experience in boxing than Ngannou.

[@theunknownguy265]

Welcome to 🇸🇦 الحمد لله

[@InspectorButters4]

Im calling Ngannou by KO round 1, 0:17 into the fight!! He's coming out bobbing and weaving, hitting him with a couple of feints, a double jab, left hook to the body, then a massive straight right down the pipe and 💥....... DOWN GOES FURY!!!! I'm putting this out into the universe and manifesting this 💩!!! 😂 A guy can dream can't he? Lol

[@atikalove9]

Feancis is just a gentle man. He gets a knock-out..

[@jeromehahaha118]

Ngannou will win 100%

[@alcottdevalte7440]

I really hope that this kid somehow gets the job done but it's gonna be difficult. At least hope he does something similar to what Otto Wallin managed to do by cutting Fury badly and getting a moral victory, which is why Fury avoided a rematch at all costs...

[@prophetnozza4150]

funny hater

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@prophetnozza4150 How?!? It's not like Fury is going to fight any contenders anyway, so I'm hoping Francis somehow gets the job done...

[@adeyemioluwatomi9852]

Is Dana coming to the fight?

[@kernel6657]

francis is a good guy

[@harrydijkshoorn6399]

What a fabulous guy

[@ceetvjamaica5094]

Francis, please continue to be humble, intelligent and gentlemanly. Don’t let them pull you out... The world is with you, because you are the People’s Champ!

[@BernhardBernard]

Boxing is weird. I can see it now, Mike Tyson 33 years after losing the biggest upset in the history of boxing, comes back to train a novice to beat the current champion who was named after him becoming the biggest upset in boxing history 😅 Nahh, probably not