Francis Ngannou just retained his world heavyweight title but did it with his wrestling — something that few saw coming.
The champion also revealed he had been dealing with a completely torn ACL ahead of fight night. As usual, plenty of his peers were watching at home.
I love how everyone gets so impressed with the new guy lol
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 23, 2022
#andstill the champion @francis_ngannou great job by the champion. Who would have thought it would be wrestling and grappling that got him the victory. Congrats champ!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 23, 2022
Yes he is big yes he’s powerful and yes he still needed his smarts to win. 👏 @francis_ngannou
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) January 23, 2022
Standing early rounds Gane had edge, but Ngannou found way to impose his advantage of strength. Champs are smart. @francis_ngannou #UFC270
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) January 23, 2022
If this is the Apex of heavyweight fighting, I’m excited about it. Got some more records to break
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 23, 2022
Lol Shit I may just enjoy retirement
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 23, 2022
I was at the gym three weeks ago when Francis blew out his knee I don’t know how this man show up and fight like this @francis_ngannou 🇨🇲 congratulation @Eric_XCMMA @DeweyCooper @USMAN84kg wow
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) January 23, 2022
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