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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 22: Francis Ngannou claims heavyweight throne

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following PFL: Battle of the Giants and UFC Fight Night 245.

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Video: Now back in MMA, is Francis Ngannou the best heavyweight today?

Francis Ngannou certainly made a statement in his return to MMA at PFL: Battle of the Giants. We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."

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MMA Junkie Radio #3507: Guests Raquel Pennington and Paige VanZant, PFL and UFC recaps, more

Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze."

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How Cristiano Ronaldo motivated Francis Ngannou with emotional pre-fight speech

Ngannou's one-year-old son Kobe died earlier this year, while Ronaldo lost a son during childbirth in 2022

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UFC 308: How to watch Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway title fight, Abu Dhabi lineup, odds, more

Here's what you need to know to watch UFC 308 on pay-per-view and ESPN+.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Francis Ngannou dominates, UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway preview, more

On "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Francis Ngannou's successful MMA, the upcoming UFC 308 event, and much more.

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Francis Ngannou admits breaking down in camp, second thoughts during emotional PFL fight week

Francis Ngannou overcame a few mental hurdles to make it to the cage at PFL: Battle of the Giants, and is glad he pushed through.

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Paul Hughes invites Conor McGregor to corner for potential Umar Nurmagomedov title bout

Paul Hughes wants a shot at Usman Nurmagomedov's title, and wants his countryman Conor McGregor to be in his corner.

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PFL’s Renan Ferreira releases statement on TKO loss to Francis Ngannou: ‘Life goes on, we’ll be back’

Renan Ferreira reacts to his TKO loss to Francis Ngannou in the main event of PFL: Battle of the Giants.

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Video: What’s next for Francis Ngannou after claiming PFL title in MMA return?

What should be next for Francis Ngannou after his win over Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight superfights belt?

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Johnny Eblen showed his ‘whole deck of cards’ in Bellator title rematch, reveals ‘hit list’ of next opponents

Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen has a solid list of opponent he wants to see in the cage after beating Fabian Edwards in Riyadh.

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Coach Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou ‘was questioning himself’ before PFL title win, entered with rib injury

In addition to the tremendous emotional and mental burden Francis Ngannou carried into his PFL debut, he also overcame physical hurdles.

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One more year: Cris Cyborg hints 20th could be end, hopes for motherhood soon after

PFL Super Fights champ Cris Cyborg hints retirement will come after one final year of fighting.

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Bellator fighter Daiane Silva improving after bad weight cut led to hospitalization, coma

Bellator fighter Daiane Silva's condition is improving as her time in a hospital crosses one month, much of which was spent in a coma.

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PFL results: Francis Ngannou delivers emphatic first-round knockout of Renan Ferreira on debut

Former UFC heavyweight champion paid tribute to his late son Kobe after a statement stoppage in Riyadh

The Independent UK

Tearful Francis Ngannou pays tribute to late son after KO win over Renan Ferreira

The 38-year-old triumphed in the opening round and dedicated his win to his son Kobe who passed away in April

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Francis Ngannou: PFL title win proved ‘I still have it,’ but ‘a lifetime wouldn’t be enough to grieve’ son’s death

Francis Ngannou will never fully cope with the tragic death of his son Kobe, but his PFL title win was a small aid in his healing process.

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Francis Ngannou def. Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Francis Ngannou's knockout of Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

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Cris Cyborg def. Larissa Pacheco at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Cris Cyborg's victory over Larissa Paceco at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

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Johnny Eblen def. Fabian Edwards at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Johnny Eblen's Bellator middleweight title defense over Fabian Edwards at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Francis Ngannou pounds Renan Ferreira into unconsciousness

Watch Francis Ngannou knock out Renan Ferreira in his return to MMA.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Cris Cyborg damaged, but victorious vs. Larissa Pacheco

Cris Cyborg was sliced and diced but victorious.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Johnny Eblen suffocates Fabian Edwards to retain title in rematch

Johnny Eblen closed out his chapter with Fabian Edwards in definitive fashion to defend the Bellator middleweight title.

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Paul Hughes def. A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Paul Hughes vs. A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

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PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Paul Hughes edges out A.J. McKee, calls out Usman Nurmagomedov

Paul Hughes' striking proved to be too much for A.J. McKee in the main card opener of PFL: Battle of the Giants.

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