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UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated monthly

The Independent UK

Scott Coker wants Francis Ngannou to fight MMA for Bellator, box for Showtime after recent meeting

Bellator boss Scott Coker is optimistic about reaching a deal with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after a recent meeting.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jon Jones says Francis Ngannou opted out of opportunity to fight him: ‘He didn’t believe in himself’

Jon Jones says Francis Ngannou is to blame for their fight not materializing in the UFC before Ngannou left as a free agent.

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Jon Jones explains why Francis Ngannou UFC fight collapsed placing blame on rival

UFC superstar Jon Jones is set to make his long-awaited return against Cyril Gane next month, but initially looked set to challenge former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou before he left the promotion

Daily Mirror

Islam Makhachev Eyes Next Challenger in Stacked UFC Lightweight Division

Alexander Volkanovski wants to run it back for the belt, but the reigning lightweight champion has options.

Sports Illustrated

Fernand Lopez clarifies Ciryl Gane calling himself ‘lazy’ before Jon Jones title fight at UFC 285

Ciryl Gane's coach explains that there was truth in his comments, but that's only how he "used to be" – not how he is anymore.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Francis Ngannou's boxing demands leaked as star eyes bumper payday after UFC exit

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left the promotion after failing to agree a new deal and has opened a door to a series of boxing fights, but wants to earn $30 million for any appearance

Daily Mirror

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Francis Ngannou views Deontay Wilder as ‘most intriguing’ boxing matchup, coach Eric Nicksick says

Several high-profile boxers have been linked to Francis Ngannou, but Deontay Wilder apparently stands out more than the others.

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Jon Jones ‘absolutely’ will have wrestling as Plan A vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, coach Fernand Lopez says

Fernand Lopez expects Jon Jones to quickly resort to grappling against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.

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Mike Tyson refuses to rule out possibility of Francis Ngannou beating Tyson Fury

Former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou has verbally agreed to a mixed-rules fight with boxing star Tyson Fury but legend Mike Tyson has insisted anything can happen if the pair meet in the ring

Irish Mirror

Deontay Wilder responds to being branded "a coward" over Francis Ngannou fight

Heavyweight star Deontay Wilder proposed a two-fight deal to former UFC champion Francis Ngannou which included a showdown in the cage, but Chael Sonnen branded the former WBC king a "coward"

Daily Mirror

Francis Ngannou seriously warned against taking Tyson Fury fight by UFC champion

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been heavily linked with a boxing fight against Tyson Fury since his departure from the promotion, but Alex Pereira is concerned with the potential showdown

Daily Mirror

Francis Ngannou alters fight proposal to Deontay Wilder after call-out

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been proposed a two-fight crossover deal by Deontay Wilder, but the Cameroon star has insisted he would only entertain a boxing showdown

Daily Mirror

Deontay Wilder revelation puts Andy Ruiz Jr heavyweight fight in doubt

Deontay Wilder looked set to meet Andy Ruiz Jr in a WBC heavyweight world title eliminator to elect the challenger for champion Tyson Fury, but the fight now appears to be in jeopardy

Daily Mirror

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Video: Is this Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder two-fight proposition a good move?

Francis Ngannou became one of the biggest free agents in MMA history in January when he left the UFC.

Irish Mirror

UFC legend Vitor Belfort has developed "perfect" glove for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

World heavyweight champions Fury and Ngannou have floated the idea of fighting in a boxing match inside of a cage under hybrid rules, and UFC legend Belfort has a patent on the ideal glove

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya issues bold defence of Francis Ngannou after UFC exit

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is close friends with Francis Ngannou, who last month quit the promotion without ever losing his heavyweight title

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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 284 reaction, Jens Pulver in HOF, Wilder-Ngannou talk, more (noon ET)

This week's "Spinning Back Clique" live stream reacts to UFC 284's title fights, Hall of Famer Jens Pulver, Wilder-Ngannou talk and more.

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Israel Adesanya supports Francis Ngannou’s decision to leave UFC: ‘He’s asking for reasonable demands’

Former champ Israel Adesanya said he backs Francis Ngannou's decision to leave the UFC after his contract requests were shut down.

The Independent UK

UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated monthly

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bellator champ Ryan Bader would love to fight Francis Ngannou: ‘If he does come to MMA, I’m the guy with the belt’

If former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou finds a new home in MMA instead of boxing, Ryan Bader says he's the guy to fight.

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul holds fight talks with ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has already worked wonders for the careers of Amanda Serrano and Ashton Sylve, and is now looking to add Ngannou to his promotional stable

Daily Mirror

Nate Diaz suggests alternative opponent for Tyson Fury after Francis Ngannou call-out

UFC legend Diaz has told Fury to fight a different former MMA star after he called out UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou for a bout under hybrid rules

The Independent UK

Deontay Wilder offers Francis Ngannou two-fight deal for boxing and MMA bouts

Ngannou relinquished the UFC heavyweight title while leaving the MMA promotion last month

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Deontay Wilder wants Francis Ngannou boxing match and MMA fight, sees it ‘as being a beautiful thing’

Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou on Showtime Boxing and in Bellator: Who says no?

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