Emotional Francis Ngannou opens up about son's death ahead of MMA return


Emotional Francis Ngannou opens up about son's death ahead of MMA return
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Heartfelt Revelation

Francis Ngannou fought back tears as he shared the heartbreaking news of his 15-month-old son Kobe's passing in April.

Rival's Controversial Remark

During a press conference, Ngannou's opponent, Renan Ferreira, seemed to make a disrespectful comment towards him, but Portuguese-speaking fighters clarified it was a mistranslation.

Fighting Through Grief

Despite the tragedy, Ngannou is gearing up for his return to MMA, emphasizing that continuing to fight serves as a purpose for him, especially after not being able to fight for his son.

Support from Fellow Fighters

Other UFC fighters, including Gilbert Burns and Renato Moicano, defended Ferreira, stating that his words were misinterpreted and meant differently.


Emotional Francis Ngannou opens up about son's death ahead of MMA return
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