UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou’s EVERYDAY Training Routine | Gym & Fridge | Men’s Health

UFC heavyweight champion in mixed martial arts Francis Ngannou, also known as ""The Predator"" takes us through the contents of his fridge, reveals how his upbringing affected his relationship with food and shares his go-to training routine that keeps him in shape and ready for the ring. Watch more Men's Health Gym and Fridge videos HERE: • Mark Wahlberg Shows Hi...
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[@nikhilnair3362]

height of humility: when this man says he doesn't like wasting food. Respect

[@petermalo3]

More people should adopt that mentality.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

still better than arrogant personalities from india

[@nro9450]

Too bad he doesn’t care about wasting energy. Can’t believe he left his fridge open the whole time he was talking

[@Boredtube2024]

@@nro9450 not even 2$ wated there

[@buyitprod196]

@@nro9450 you don’t waste energy it is constantly being depleted

[@jimskiuk305]

seems like the nicest guy ever, as long as he doesnt get human resources involved.....

[@whyzzman]

lol...love the comment.

[@Simpletalk1337]

Bursted out in laughter cause of that comment golden comment😂

[@ntwalipat2]

@Mystic Editor On the pavement too?!

[@ntwalipat2]

@@Simpletalk1337 Was confused by the comment till halfway through the vid!😂

[@spooler24]

🤣😂🤣

[@theeagle450]

Who can hate this dude "coming from the bottom" so innocent and still can send you to another planet

[@DylanDocker]

It’s started from the bottom tho

[@amd1733]

not planet bruv straight heaven

[@simcity8367]

😆😆

[@gdraper4249]

😭😂

[@cahassassin2222]

@@DylanDocker thanks genius

[@marcocortes9968]

I like that Francis appreciates his food a lot. He doesn’t waste because he knows how it feels to go hungry. That’s something I admire

[@mdusabz6587]

That's how we Africans are

[@scarface3445]

@@mdusabz6587 Didn't know you have Internet in Africa

[@Sporkonafork1]

@@scarface3445 what a dumb comment

[@Sinstat]

@@scarface3445 are you serious or trolling

[@precooked-bacon]

@@scarface3445 if a racist joke, at least make it a good and original

[@TroySpartan247]

MH: “big legs or big arms?” FN: “i got both, sooooooo…..?” 😅😅😂

[@joebenson528]

have* Apparently his English is better than yours.

[@arthurthedragon1012]

@@joebenson528 You must be great to have around.

[@SDCB754]

@@arthurthedragon1012 XD

[@NazriB]

Lies again? NASCAR GrabCar Nasi Goreng

[@InvestBetter.]

When he opened the door, and tried to be mean, totally unbelievable.

[@yourlandladysson6395]

That was scripted😏

[@iam-retarded-but]

he probably never gets angry...

[@JohnSmith-pg9ns]

He sounded really nice

[@BirdmanVeganFuture]

He seems chill

[@xzss7029]

@@iam-retarded-but if he does I wanna be a continent away

[@niteshkhatiwada2511]

Imagine having a problem with Francis in the gym and he drags your ass to the 'Human Resources'.

[@EatMyShortsAU]

Well he almost de-decapitated Overeem with an upper-cut so I will probably run out of there like a little girl.

[@madgavin7568]

@@EatMyShortsAU That and folding one of the baddest men on the planet (Stipe Miocic) like a lawn-chair 😨

[@EatMyShortsAU]

@@madgavin7568 Exactly.

[@nuclearlefthook5008]

The man punches 265lb men into the shadow realm with a single punch. A normal human would literally have a respectable chance of permanent injury or death.

[@rayane8119]

I can just imagine him dragging someone across the floor by their foot and throwing them inside the cage to maul them.

[@AlanT821]

The Rock needs to do a series where he just works out and chats with everyone

[@usmanzafar4713]

Agreed

[@hassambitw]

Sheamus from WWE does/did that on his channel with other wrestlers

[@AlanT821]

@@hassambitw I seen that but everyone seems to want to workout with Dwayne.

[@jmz2144]

I would love to see that

[@robertobermejo6769]

Honestly thats a great idea, similar to joe rogan podcast, but instead of just chatting, they train

[@heisenberg1940]

“I use to eat because i was starving, now i eat because i like it” truly inspiring

[@armagandeniz4988]

The most genuine guy to come on Men's Health this was the best episode by far imo

[@jackhammer0101]

Genuinely juiced.. Lol

[@PLUCKxNxSTRUMxIT]

@@jackhammer0101 he gets tested regularly.

[@willyschitumba5914]

@@jackhammer0101 Ngannou was tested 7 times this year by USADA. You can find his results on the USAD database.

[@rebornpharaoh3617]

@O K 😂😂😂😂😂 bro you killed him

[@TheKetoGoddess]

@@jackhammer0101 Take it up with HR my guy! 🥂

[@zairetorero]

Coming from a French speaking country, I'd say Ngannou has really improved on his English

[@floralcapacity7319]

Cameroon is an English and French speaking country.

[@a-manthe9]

@@floralcapacity7319 that's true, but just like me, he's from the French speaking side.

[@starmorpheus]

@@floralcapacity7319 There's parts of Cameron that exclusivity speak French and their native language. Francophones.

[@markzuck8486]

@@floralcapacity7319 he called cherries cerises so I'm guessing it's the French part

[@clovisfon3970]

Ngannou spent some years in the English part of Cameroon.. He was good in English before UFC.. I must aknowledge he has improve.

[@livinwithlt]

Such a humble dude. Human Resources is accurate. People are quick to talk shit about their Co Workers or people in general. Step into a cage or room, Duke it out, shake hands, get back to work. Problem solved. Big fan of Francis. Great ambassador for the sport 🤙🏽

[@dannyisjuan4706]

I keep 2 pairs of boxing gloves in case a co worker gets out of line with me.

[@livinwithlt]

@@dannyisjuan4706 Yes!! Awesome!

[@Bat_Wayne_Man]

@@dannyisjuan4706 Fight me tough guy.

[@Bat_Wayne_Man]

@@RUARI-mi1yt Try me John. Don't you act like that isn't your real name.

[@Bat_Wayne_Man]

@@RUARI-mi1yt Let's get it then tough guy. Send me your address NOW.

[@legionnairehs7059]

Interveiwer: Jacked, Ripped, Cut or Swole? Francis: We don't talk like that around here.

[@ThePhilosopherLB]

Like wth is that question

[@rapid1337]

xD

[@tytyrichards5364]

His English has improved leaps and bounds man, glad he can embrace himself with it. Quality human.

[@yyy5569]

Its impossible to hate this guy, even if you doesnt know his backstory

[@jbzaddy1980]

He has not forgotten where he came from and is greatful for where he is now.

[@theMasch1na]

couldn't say it better

[@godlikeasishhhh7379]

He used to sell drugs in mexico

[@jbzaddy1980]

@@godlikeasishhhh7379 so did I

[@Nehauon]

Mexico is beautiful.

[@mmadigest]

Ngannou vs Gane will be a good one.

[@papichefitup]

Epic

[@madextreme2682]

Power vs Intelligence

[@tahkkunnn]

Gane ain't ready

[@madextreme2682]

Why ?...he has enough skills and fight iq

[@chongymeister14]

I wanna see them grapple Francis wrestling has improved as we saw during stipe match

[@sahnimus3455]

Look at Francis man…didn‘t have a pen to go to school and now he‘s standing in front of a full fridge. Strong picture

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 who said you need to go to school to be rich,

[@gilokomen]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe your mom

[@micahjohnson138]

😂😂

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@gilokomen ask ur mom to wera a hijab and take shower

[@stvn9728]

“I appreciate all food and don’t waste at all” good man right here

[@AB-sy4gx]

Solid solid man. When you have nothing, you appreciate everything.

[@KidBaklava504]

“I like outside chicken” should be on a tee shirt

[@joebenson528]

I think he meant free range (farmer chicken).

[@bigron1946]

I’m happy they brought the champ,keep them coming men’s health

[@tunapavlus8107]

Came for some diet and training tips, left with a nice lesson about being a kind and humble person. Respect.

[@iamSeanBrowne]

Such a great Champion, an incredible fighter and real humble gentleman who's inspiring beyond belief. Legend.

[@jackhammer0101]

Bwahhhahaha!!!! Boy are you a poor judge of character.. Hahahaha

[@BeNLaGRAiNE09]

@@jackhammer0101 ???

[@michaelw7327]

@@BeNLaGRAiNE09 he ain’t humble bruh. He cut ties with his former coach Fernand Lopez because he apparently didn’t think he was improving but I believe he was winning fights. Lopez brought him to train at a gym when he was poor in Cameroon, and in return he betrays his coach who was loyal to him from day one. Francis is a snake. On the outside you see his nice person but he’s hiding his true character

[@seanc7990]

@@michaelw7327 Look at his post fight with stipe in the first fight, he's humble and admits his mistakes, also he literally posts his current gym and promotes it a ton, and his current coach says he's a good guy. Even Francis admitted he had an ego problem. You act as if people can't change

[@obitriceforlife5771]

@@michaelw7327 social media feed lol

[@brandonlopez8950]

every work place needs a human recorces office like this.

[@jolenethellama]

Man there's a lot of co-workers I'd bring to have a chat with HR.

[@MasterFatness]

"When I'm not in training camp, what I like the most would be like... PANCAKE" 😂

[@thelibraaffect]

*Pancakes & French Toast & Waffles* are just Viciously Good.

[@josephchu3322]

White girls

[@jmz2144]

@@thelibraaffect chicken and waffles 👌

[@micahjohnson138]

@@josephchu3322 like your sister

[@deankosta6216]

Same

[@thatosehularo1419]

Normally people change after they make it in life. But man oh man this guy is an African king mans is so true to himself just straight postive vibes.

[@thatosehularo1419]

@@timmynator8036 I don't know where I mentioned race. But going on with your inferiority complex.

[@SamuelLJackson555]

@@timmynator8036 you need help bro. ASAP

[@bramschrijnen5795]

Francis Ngannou’s story is so impressive! If I could train with anyone dead or alive it would be him. He is truly someone to live up to.

[@MegaDreamOo]

Respect 👍

[@ideal-life192]

My english doesn't allow me to understand that💀😂 I started liking the guy

[@stickmanx1418]

Francis is like the scariest, most humble nice guy that can knock you out and then wake you up with a calm soothing voice

[@beedebawng2556]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@Fabianhernandezkings]

“I used to eat to not starve”

[@rabitudtud3726]

"I used to eat to not be starving, not to actually like it" damn that speaks a lot on how his living circumstances were.

[@Neo-oq3rx]

I love what he said about growing up not having food makes him appreciate all food

[@cookiekha]

Francis is the only man who can put you to sleep with his hands and with his voice

[@51beak39]

😂

[@chantehr5748]

Also Mike Tyson. Especially his voice when he was young

[@whitebeltlyfbjj3393]

This guy is such a character....so humble came from the bottom and still genuine.....huge respect

[@waiz6871]

Francis is that kind of guy who protects his own bodyguards 1.6 likes!!!! TYSM

[@turyhumphrey7767]

Haha 😂🤣😂🤣

[@obitriceforlife5771]

😂

[@yourmomfavouritestepson4315]

Literally every mma fighter... Like Conor did in khabib brawl....

[@damianedwards2327]

Hahahahahaaa

[@AlbowaSinema]

😂😂

[@ebbyc1817]

"it's.. not the biggest, but the least small one" 😊 Love the purity of his ambition. He's just here to fight.

[@grimreaper1542]

He's incredibly well spoken, not only in English, but he seems very smart and kind.

[@whyzzman]

"I don't waste food at all". Ehhh...mom...is that you talking to me through Francis???

[@Sid19999]

1:40 mad respect

[@tomieke4717]

Francis said the most African thing ever “I like out door chicken” which was accompanied by a vid of live chickens running.😄🤣🤣🤣I love this guy.

[@tiikudzanai3451]

Only Africans would understand this my guy! LOL!!

[@Ibrahim29514]

We love the taste.

[@Nehauon]

It is more fresh to me

[@youknowwho9247]

@@tiikudzanai3451 Nah man, same thing in South-East Asia and South America 😉

[@boikanyosetshedi1477]

Yesssirr🔥🔥🤣

[@ronaldo999tom]

I m a Croat and a huge fan of Stiopic but this guy is so warm harted and becouse of that all my respect goes to him... Very humble and grounded guy.... Good replacement for the GOAT

[@omartistry]

I love learning from people around the world who value homegrown foods no matter if you like it or not. His West African background of respecting the little things in life reminds me of my childhood in the Deep South. I’m trying to take that into my adult life and my future kids. All natural foods are good for you. 💪🏿

[@megamanxhunter]

Cameroon isn't in West Africa. It's in Central Africa.

[@omartistry]

@@megamanxhunter True, regardless my point still stands. Plus I forgot he is from Cameroon.

[@PatrickRambles]

Omg, so softspoken. Love it.

[@derrickberisa3685]

What a legend, deserves everything he has achieved so far

[@joebenson528]

What's not legendary is parroting comments you see on youtube.

[@MrJithoo123]

Not a touch of ignorance or arrogance. He is a man of honor. He is already a legend.

[@pranavps851]

I never knew that the sentence "I'll see you in HR" could be so terrifying

[@justinks]

Every workplace needs “human resources” like this

[@adisakapichai5512]

this guy so polite but i love him when on octagon!!!

[@chodgon1981]

Really humble guy who worked hard and reached the top. Glad he is no longer starving or homeless.

[@94462]

Dude was fuckin homeless in France, had to travel in a home-made raft to Europe from Cameroon 🇨🇲 had to traverse the Deseret several times and started the sport late to now building his own mansion in Cameroon 🇨🇲 and schools and MMA gyms to help the new generation x what a legend and now this and becoming champion too x

[@unizozz]

Need to have a movie about hes life!

[@YungL.i.X.]

1:30 Cameraman; Are there any foods you hate? Francis "Ehh unfortunately... Idk" Gotta love em

[@fentyfentyhash9675]

This is the only guy I've ever seen flex having a private chef and not come across like a rich tool... Francis is a humble king

[@jayphillip793]

I feel a lot, i dont have a friend like Francis Ngannou till this day😥 Love all the way from Litter India.

[@HappyCarReviews]

Super humble dude, great personality, and very low/calm voice. If you didn't know him, you'll never think he is the baddest man on the planet!

[@Eddie-lf8vt]

People like this I admire....super nice and appreciative person that can knock you the f*ck out with ease

[@tedrush3401]

Like this guy a lot after seeing this seeing his backstory he’s legit

[@rhysevans7903]

Straight up savage who seems like the nicest guy ever...

[@ahmedhasan8466]

I loved this episode with Francis. The way his expression changed while saying pancakes! 😅😅 Humble, strong and funny champion :)

[@gigilamoore2656]

I love his perspective on life. What a calm, peaceful and sweet sounding individual. I wish him much continued success.

[@moongrime]

The "Human Resources" is awesome and HILARIOUS!!!!

[@Nykraftar]

Francis ... A beast that sounds like a french poet

[@xftbllplyr2091]

Best UFC heavyweight champion I’ve ever seen.

[@robertlangdon494]

Cain velazquez

[@SG-iz5vt]

Junior Dos Santos, definitely the most likable HW ever and surely was a savage striker in his prime.

[@1998rks]

Yeah Ngannou is probably the most dangerous of all time

[@agontprevarator5214]

There's muh favorite fake WHT NTNLST!

[@comeshot6960]

Ciryl gane bout to be the best

[@thehybrid4608]

Many mma fans, don't understand that this guy is really smart, not just someone with brute power only.

[@ntwalipat2]

Well stated! Some haters were criticizing his fighting style talking about it wasn’t smart, but they fail to acknowledge that it lead him to becoming a champion!😂😅

[@borisnk9434]

@@ntwalipat2 they need to watch the rematch with stipe and think again

[@flizzy4645]

Exactly he’s the few hw that actually look after himself physically always in shape

[@ntwalipat2]

@M M Why you capped at 82?! You’d be hella surprised! More likely 130 ish!

[@WorkingPieces]

Genuinely Happy to see Francis living lavish Literally came from the mud and never forgets it

[@timpan0]

"My english does not allow me to understand that." - Francis

[@plantybara]

I feel so happy for him seeing this vs picturing how his life was before the UFC when he was a refugee - this was from Mike Tyson's podcast with him, if you haven't heard it give it a listen and you will hear amazing stories. I'm not even into UFC I just respect this guy

[@m_escio0474]

Im from the Philippines🇵🇭 and he is my favourite heavyweight UFC fighter💯

[@being5357]

Most humble fighter.. Respect....

[@ryan.miller0321]

Love his attitude towards food. Humbling to remember some people don't have a choice.

[@chantehr5748]

This guy seems like a gentle giant

[@amanjha.7889]

4:53 , Look at the joy in his face when says something about his music taste 🙏💝.

[@joshuz101]

Francis is the kind of guy who moonlights as a tug-boat and helps drag ships around, just to be helpful

[@sianislam5375]

Normal people: Say hello Francis: Who the hell are you? 😂

[@michaelhicks8283]

Love it. In America sometimes we don’t appreciate the opportunity. This man said he loves all food. There were times he had no food!

[@katana_3558]

I been with people from different backgrounds and honestly i have seen many in US who dont know the value of their life in us

[@IamTonySy]

Damn, he screams humble, respect

[@mrbarbadosfrombirthonelove2344]

Cool humble breda… much love an respect

[@royjenkins2293]

Francis Next time if someone asks jacked, ripped, cut or swole Just answer "Yes".

[@elizabethaziz]

I have great respect for Francis. He is a warrior in the ring and carries himself with such humility. I have always been a fan. He is an inspiration for youths.

[@davidbuege114]

He became an actual superhero to his home country and has the strongest recorded punch in MMA to back that up.

[@Iamsainey.d]

Franciss should be nominated for an Oscar after that opening scene

[@marvinrobinson9289]

Big up Frances he will forever keep the championship 💪

[@UpliftJai]

This world would be so much better with more “Human Resources”. Guns down, Hands Up.

[@matu4251]

Or more people like Francis Ngannou :)

[@TheKetoGoddess]

@@matu4251 Both! 🥂

[@jjcollura5664]

I feel where Ngannou is coming from. “I dont waste food”. I grew up poor in Louisiana. I dont waste food

[@piyush04061990]

Such a strong guy and such a graceful voice

[@anasshahid224]

So humble and down to earth, yet a beast inside the octagon Francis 🙌🔥🇨🇲

[@tanmayrauthan5740]

Drake will now change his song name to "Coming from the bottom" from "Started from the bottom" otherwise he will be taken to the HR 🤣.

[@beedebawng2556]

😭😭😭😭 He'd better.

[@Ibrahim29514]

Hhjjhhaaaa

[@RaikhardWarGod]

Lol

[@benlewis5312]

Ngannou vs Gane is going to be something else. Battle of the giant French-speaking nice guys

[@hmxbox]

Such a chilled persona for someone who could literally pull your head off

[@ameetoshdash1252]

That ' Human Resource' concept he surely a Fight club fan.

[@brooklyn7189]

My god this guy seems like the nicest guy… much respect

[@minanasworld4401]

humble dude 💪

[@AashraiRavooru]

He seems like the guy who will politely say Hi to you before knocking you out.

[@shann027]

Love this guy, an absolute beast in the ring but seems like a genuinely down to earth nice guy out of the ring.

[@CarlosIbarra-mm3dt]

How can you not love this man, so charismatic

[@kwadwoamankwah3379]

I really love Francis' English, he really speaks well

[@jairunet]

I can't wait to watch Francis and Dwayne working out 💯

[@rxge.edxts.]

He is really so Humble

[@jackhammer0101]

Bwahhhahaha!!!

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@coinslot8985]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe What’s funny?

[@melo5474]

He speaks so gently, like a guru even, despite sending fighters to the nether realm every time he fights

[@anthonyhughes8888]

i like Francis he seem very real and honest

[@xuanhoang5312]

Love n respect Francis. What a goodwill he is.