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UFC Unfiltered: Francis Ngannou and Fortaleza preview

 



Number 6 ranked UFC Heavyweight and rising star Francis Ngannou joins Jim and Matt in studio to discuss his dream of becoming a UFC champion, his life in Cameroon, being homeless in Paris, wanting to fight Cain Velsquez next, and the desire to become a complete fighter. First, the guys preview UFC Fight Night 106: Belfort vs. Gastelum, possible next matchups for Tony Ferguson, Michael Bisping's comments on Woodley vs. Thompson 2, recently announced fights, and the results of the World MMA Awards 2017.

Some of the highlights from Episode 76 of UFC Unfiltered include:

Francis on using his father's bad reputation as motivation for pursuing boxing



Francis on following his dream despite neighsayers in Cameroon



Francis wants to be a complete MMA fighter



Francis wants to fight Cain Velasquez next



Francis on being homeless and grateful in Paris