Francis Ngannou is one of the leading names in online sports betting via UFC odds due to his 94% finish rate consisting of 12 TKO/KO wins and four submission victories under his name. He became the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion in March 2021 after knocking out Stipe Miocic in the second round of their championship showdown.
The “Predator” is coming off his first successful title defense against Cyril Gane in January 2022 to retain his status as the king of the heavyweight division. Currently, Ngannou is still on the road to full recovery after his knee surgery, but when will he return to action?
When Is Francis Ngannou’s Next Fight?
There is no specific date and opponent yet for Francis Ngannou because he is currently in contract talks with the UFC. But in a recent interview with ESPN, he revealed that he is targeting an early return in 2023.
His next challenger is still unclear, but reports and rumors lean towards a mega fight with former undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones or a trilogy fight with Stipe Miocic.
Francis Ngannou MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 17-3
- Wins by TKO/KO: 12
- Wins by submission: 4
- Wins by decision: 1
- Striking accuracy: 41%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.33
- Significant strikes absorbed: 2.16
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.76
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.31
- Significant strikes defense: 42%
- Takedown defense: 72%
- Knockdown average: 1.22
- Average fight time: 7:01