Ngannou puts Poatan at the top of the ranking of the most feared in the UFC: 'Big, bad and comes to you'

Francis Ngannou e Alex Poatán have two of the heaviest hands in the history of MMA. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

Former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg), Francis Ngannou spared no praise for Alex Poatán. The French-Cameroonian, who has his PFL debut scheduled against Renan Problem, described the current Ultimate light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.) as a 'tough, heavy-handed' fighter capable of giving 'tough nights' to any opponent.

“Poatan is a tough guy, with a heavy hand. If you go up against him, you’re going to have a tough night. He’s big, he’s mean, and he walks up to you like, ‘I’m going to fuck this guy,’” Ngannou said of Alex Poatán in an interview with BS w/Jake Paul.

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The former champion's statement reinforces Alex's reputation as one of the most feared fighters in world MMA. Since his arrival in the UFC, the Brazilian has accumulated an impressive winning record, with devastating knockouts that have placed him at the top of the light heavyweight division.

Ngannou, for his part, built a career marked by historic knockouts and a reign as heavyweight champion. His departure from the UFC opened up space for new challenges, such as two boxing fights, and his debut in the PFL is eagerly awaited by MMA fans.

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