Great champion moment. Being the greatest isn’t about always being flashy, it’s about being able to adapt to the situation. Francis showed that tonight.

"I'm not frustrated about anything my friend, I'm at peace with myself." Love this guy, a true champion in the cage and in life!

Spoke like a champion. Francis spoke with tranquility and grace at every question. Whilst Dana White showed himself to be a petty coward by dodging the press and awarding of the belt

Francis is 100% in the right. Glad he is standing up for himself. The fans get behind him and there is nothing the UFC can do. Everyone get behind Francis.

Coming from where he was as a kid, to the man he is now, just awe inspiring.

That really showed Danas character or lack of character when he didn't put the belt around him and just walked off not even at the presser, that's embarrassing, I dont care what happens with business negotiations, your fighters are risking their health out there for you and you make lots of money and you can't even have the respect to put the belt around his waist. Frances seems like a good man who wants the best for himself and yet ya treated him like shit! Dana should be ashamed

Francis is such a great guy. He handled every question like a true champion, on and of the octagon 👑

How can you root against this man? Even with the BS he is dealing with, he remains humble and graceful. He is literally killing them with kindness.

"Regardless of what happened tonight, I was proud of myself" Francis is a legend. Dana stop being a knob

The adjustment to grappling was just as good as Stipes body shot adjustment against DC. Championship mentality and heart shown by both men.

Africa stand up. One of our ufc champion from Cameroon 🇨🇲 has done it again . Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬. Congrats champ

He managed the sh** out this press conference. Unreal I’ve never seen anyone handle this many tough questions so dominantly

UFC should be proud they have someone like Ngannou as champ. Didn't pull out when he *tore ligaments* in his leg, won 3 straight rounds after getting outclassed in the first 2 rounds in a way nobody expected. Yet Dana continues to do him dirty, he DESERVES TO BE PAID!

FRANCIS NGANNOU deserves better pay, a fair contract and to be treated respectful! Dana White disrespecting him in the build up, when not wrapping the belt around him and not showing up at the press conference says it all! Francis you are a true inspiration!

“I’m at peace with myself and my decisions.” This is a good man. A humble and honorable champion. He knows he is worthy and that is a powerful thing. He is free.

How can you not love this man? His story and journey have been nothing short of remarkable. The way he carries himself, his demeanor, and his overall growth proves that he is THE CHAMPION.

Ngannou handled this whole event like an absolute boss.

Francis might have won by unanimous decision over Gane, but he KO'ed Dana White tonight.

Absolutely love Francis Ngannou such a class act and has the potential to be an all time legend. The UFC better put him in the Hall of Fame when the time comes. Also love the respect he gave to Stipe in terms of ranking the heavyweights. Class act, gentlemen and THE BADDEST MAN ON THE PLANET

His speech about moving on in life shows how humble and great of a man he is

The poise exuded during this post fight presser was stellar. He might be the most classy and harmful man in this sport.

Having Usman in your corner gives you +10 wrestling attributes confirmed

Anybody else love how clever/shrewd Francis has been in his interviews? He's really evolving in all aspects and I love it. 🥂

I love how Francis doesn't let people forget what a beast Stipe is.

Was impressed to see him wrestle but even more impressed he didn’t just lay on his back when taken down. I think that turnaround won the fight for him tonight.

Respect to Francis. What a guy. I hope he goes boxing and gets paid what he deserves. Humble and an example to others, oh and an absolute killer

This dude is the definition of a champion. Humble and showing proof. I see a king when I see Francis 👑

_"Congratulations" _ "You're welcome" That was pretty badass

All class as usual. Never ducks fights or makes excuses for loosing. Usman, Adesanya , Ngannou , thoroughbreds straight from the motherland. Africa stand up! True dominant champs. Undisputed and undeniable. Even haters know it.

Francis a true Gentleman. You do deserve more respect from UFC. Dana couldn't even be man enough to strap the belt on you. What a shame

Francis is a class act! Think it’d be hard for anyone from any walk of life to not respect him after the way he conducted himself in this press conference. So refreshing and admirable to see someone with such an honorable character. Has demonstrated that he has kept refining himself as a fighter and person in general. Faces adversity with such grace and poise. A reminder that even when the cameras are rolling and millions are watching, to not feel pressured to put on a flashy show but more importantly be a real and kind human being. Words can penetrate. We can all learn something from the way he responded. Not to overlook Gane’s character… also such a nice, classy guy with high level skill. Best to the both of them!

Sad how the ufc is mistreating this guy. Humble champion, give him what he deserves. The respect and the contract he desires

I love this guy's respect for Stipe, Jones and even Ciryl. Greetings from Ghana, West Africa.

Congratulations champ. I was entertained the entire fight. Not the slug fest most people expected but a very technical back and forth with varying levels and techniques. As a fan this was an awesome surprise. Props to cyril for holding his own both standing up and on the ground.

Huge fan of Francis after this. Really showed that he worked on what he didn't know and adapted to such a dangerous opponent using a skill that has been a weakness in the past. Hope UFC can sort this shit out and realise that the interim title and Dana not showing up was bullshit. Dude fought on injured knees and won against a savage. I believe because he knew what UFC would've done if he pulled out. But he still won. Champ.

Let’s give Francis credit for winning despite injury and having such high fight IQ to switch from standing to slamming Gane. Entertaining. Classy. Well spoken.

Frances exemplifies class!! Not taking a moment to put down a fighter. This reporter is trying to get him to take the bait!! Frances outclass him!! The best heavyweight in the UFC at this time!! Frances skills have gotten better!! Credit his coaches, his concentration. I truly believe Usman had a big hand in this victory!!!

So impressive by Francis, can't believe how complete of a fighter he has become, he's like a sponge!!The English too, quick learner and has a HIGH fight iq!

Francis shocked a lot of people last night myself included. He deserves that belt.

I'll admit it, Francis impressed me lastnight. I had Gane winning that fight but Francis has definitely evolved. In the past he would have gased out in the third. A Francis that can wrestle and has good cardio is a terrifying fighter.

Your story, your age , you ability to learn fast, your believe in yourself, your intelligence and your humanity makes you a great guy. Long live the Predator , long live Cameroun . May God Almighty Bless you !

The evolution of Francis is awe-inspiring! Incredible fighter, incredible person!

I’ve never been so inspired by a UFC fighter as with Francis, and I’ve been watching this game for 20 years. There are some amazing people in the history of this sport. But Ngannou has such class, has overcome so much and kept his head high and stayed true to himself. And to win this fight with all the circumstances and a torn knee… amazing

I had Cyril winning, but he won in a way that I couldn’t predict so he has my respect, also Dana not showing up for the post conference is crazy very unprofessional

This guy is a champion.I don't know how people thought he was gonna lose... Give him the respect he deserves do not let him go from the ufc!!!

I'm glad we're seeing more and more fighter willing to stand up and speak out against the UFC for how they treat people, best of luck too Francis where ever he goes.

That sweep in the last round was the highlight of the fight. As a BJJ guy I was in awe!

It was such a thrill seeing these two last night. Absolute legends, impeccable character from both champions 💪🏼

Ngannou should get the contracts he wants, he'll be able to bring fans from boxing over to UFC because he's so insanely powerful and such a likeable personality and back story. If he wins both belts, he'll be a global icon and his old fights value and future fights value goes way up "Toughest man alive!".

Francis unlocked the main door of Heavyweight Division. This division was rumoured to be Gane's division. This is what a Champion is always practicing always evolving even through the toughest times. Respect.

It hit deep when he said "I'm not frustrated with anything my friend, I'm at peace with myself and my decisions" Francis is a champion in every way. If he never does fight in the UFC again, I just wanna say it's been a gift to watch this man's growth.

Amazing he transitions between languages so easy very smart and humble man been through a lot too!!

This guy is so calm and mannered. Its really admirable the way he chooses his words when responding. He really demonstrates a lot of wisdom with his choice of words in his responses to questions.

Crazy how Francis defied all odds , king Colby's pick ,uncle Chael's curse and barber shop curse ,on top of bad knee and demeaning media narrative.

Ngannou really shut Ciryl Gane down last night. Those takedowns were nuts. He's such a different fighter than before. He did great and showed he's the real Champ!

Thank you Champ 🏆 🙏 💪 🙌 ..You made Africa proud and specially your beloved country Cameroon 🇨🇲 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

He doesn't look like he's been through 5 rounds, amazing

"Alhamdulillah god give me everything"- Khancis 'The eagle' Ngannoumedov

The learning curve on this man is incredible. From his first fight to this one he has shown clear improvement in every aspect of the game. That with his amazing background story is movie material right there.

Respectful, graceful communication and confidence. While being disrespected by the organizational leaders publicly he maintains professionalism and respect unlike others. These are the athletes you honor fiscally and give them what they ask for…

masterful press conference! As good as his best knockouts.

This man is one of the great men to grace this earth. If you need encouragement in your life to strive for better look to Francis Ngannou. He speaks to our soul.

It’s great to see Francis handle all these reporters well, you know reporters like to stir the pot and instigate situations, to get a reaction, but Ngannou is a very wise man, a good humble man. Dana has a lot of explaining to do, not a good image not showing up and not putting the title around his waist. I’ve backed Dana before but I’m really disappointed with him not showing up.

I dont have anything in common with Francis but I feel so proud of his journey. He handled everything, from the pre conf with the french stupid press trying to taunt him, the fight being 2 round down and this post conf talking about his future with so much calm, matureness and humility, that the narrative of him being an ungrateful or greedy guy is really hard to believe.

Dana's decision to run from the press conference tonight speaks volumes about the situation to me and it is starting to feel like this could be the beginning of the UFCs downward spiral, they've let greed and power take control of their thinking and it's going to ruin the company.. Well done, Frances, an amazing performance.

Who would have thought Ngannou would win by endurance and grappling?!

Gane keep your head up because you WILL be the future UFC Heavyweight Champion, Congratulations to Francis, at 6:04 Francis said he knew he lost the first 2 rounds and didn't feel right but he thought of his countries support and wasn't going to let them down, in other words Francis won this fight with pure HEART, which imo makes it even more of an achievement, well done to both fighters, so impressed with Francis's heart, he would of folded in this same situation just 3 years ago and now is King of the World, his mental has come a long, long way. Francis PROVED his point that Ferdnand wasn't coaching him well as that was a HUGE factor in this fight, Francis's corner was MASTERFUL while Gane's corner gave NO ADVICE other than "you can't lose this fight Ciryl, please it's impossible"... When they should of been telling him WHAT he needs to do to NOT LOSE.

I was really impressed with Francis. His standup wasn’t working so he did what he had to do. His wrestling looked really good. The guy is also just freakishly strong.

This man is a treasure, i hope fighters will follow his battle

He won a fighter that moves better than any other fighter in the division like that, perhaps ever, with a broken leg. Pause for a moment and think about that. His answer about him not pulling out despite being injured nearly got me cry... That's what you call a winning attitude. The fight went exactly how I wanted. Gane was not badly hurt, and Francis won despite his injury and in an excellence fashion.

I like this guy. Class act. Even with receiving Dana's disrespect

he is so calm and intelligent, great champion and great person

A champion inside and outside the ring. Respect.

This guy really talks wisely and he is totally in his game. Really two great guys Francis and Cyril Dana is just greedy and inconsiderate about the efforts these guys put on.

Finally, a champ I TRULY respect. Not only high fighting IQ, but also outside the octagon. Not only intelligent also very WISE. Classy and graceful. Masterful.

Such a great, positive and humble guy. It's hard not to love Francis Ngannou. Deserves Title.

francis not only won in impressive fashion but spitting facts and giving good answers the whole interview 🔥

You could definitely see Kamaru usman's hands in those Nganou takedowns even though props still goes to his wrestling/grappling team ! However, Nothing like a brother helping a brother out with some fuckin needed skills! Respect to both champs for being they brothers keeper. ☝️😎👌

Fighting this fight with an acl and mcl injury, losing the first two rounds due to being too static, to then turn it around and win the last 3 rounds by grappling... I have no words to describe what an insane achievement this war by Francis. Not to mention the mental shit he has had to go through orchestrated by Dana White before the fight and the fact that he knew if he didnt show up for this fight he would get dropped from the UFC. All respect to this guy!

Not only a puncher but also a big brain. A very intelligent person.

Tons of respect and admiration to Ngannou and Gane. Both champions. UFC should take care of their fighters. Without them, there is no UFC.

As a french I supported Gane, but Francis is one of the best champ the UFC ever had. In the Cage and outside. A great man, already a legend, I hope UFC gives him what he wants, and he can realizes his dream with English boxe.

Francis is very classy and respectful. He doesn't talk noise and gives credit where credit is due. Reminds me of GSP!

I'm not a Francis fan but my respect for him has quadrupled seeing how outright daring he was to have taken a fight of this magnitude less than 100% and still fighting five rounds to win. Legendary 🙌🏾

It was already a tall task to catch Gane as it is but with the blown acl and mcl it became almost impossible. But Francis showed the heart of a champion by fighting through adversity and switching up the gameplan to do what someone would say the last thing anyone expected him to. Congrats on the win! Hope to see a rematch in the future between the two best heavyweights in the world right now

Dana ran out of the arena like Colby. And Rogan calls him ‘a man’s man’ lol. After the subtle shade they’ve thrown on him throughout this buildup, this was the peakin’ bitch move.

He living his best life He ain't goin back n forth wit you Dana!

Very humble and gracious well rounded champ,,and never forgot about Stipe, well done Francis .

Unbelievable.. Never seen this type of fight in UFC heavyweight history. Hats off

What an incredible human being Francis is, true champion and warrior. It’s clear UFC aka Dana are under paying Francis and he is standing up for himself

Always humble and well talked.. true champ and respect!

Man so proud of the ufc fans that can see Francis for who he is as a man and not who dana and the ufc treat him as!!! Proud af to be a fan rn !!!! Pay those fighters !!!!

Dana won't let him go. He's gonna get the contract terms he's asking for most likely. The dude is vital to the sport at this point. He's a heavyweight sensation.

I just never saw this fight going the distance in favour of francis, thought a knockout was his only hope, but i’m proud of his wrestling improvements 👏🏾

Francis Ngannou is just cool and a humble man. i am great fan from Botswana Africa.. all these fighters they inspire me to settle for somethin greater.

I’m proud of them both. So respectful and talented.

I like that Francis acknowledged stipe when asked about a heavyweight tier list

The way he has evolved is just so amazing from a knockout specialist to wrestling clinic he showed

Be the most Successful you can Francis! I will ALWAYS wish the best for you and your mother. You are amazing brother. Much love.

Team Francis! 💯 a true HW Champion