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Francis Ngannou's coach sees potential for greatness in MMA career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Francis Ngannou's coach sees potential for greatness in MMA career
Summary

Eric Nicksick, coach of Francis Ngannou, expressed optimism about Ngannou's future in MMA. Ngannou, who has secured two first-round knockouts recently, continues to balance MMA and boxing after parting ways with UFC in 2022. Nicksick hopes to guide Ngannou back into more MMA bouts to capitalize on his development and reach greater heights in the sport. He is set to meet with Ngannou soon to discuss the fighter's future plans in both disciplines.

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  • •Nicksick believes Ngannou can be the greatest in MMA.
  • •Ngannou has won two recent MMA fights by first-round knockout.
  • •He has also competed in boxing against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
  • •Nicksick will discuss Ngannou's future plans soon.
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  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Coach: Francis Ngannou could be 'greatest ever to do it' if he sticks to MMA
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Eric Nicksick thinks Francis Ngannou has a lot more to give in MMA.

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