Francis Ngannou
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
8
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Ngannou's achievements are defined by raw power and historic firsts. He holds the UFC record for most knockouts in heavyweight history (13) and most knockdowns (14). He is the first fighter to hold both the UFC and PFL heavyweight championships. His 1:32 knockout of Andrei Arlovski remains the fastest in a three-round UFC heavyweight fight. In 2021, he was universally recognized as the world's top pound-for-pound fighter, sweeping Fighter of the Year honors. His crossover to boxing, where he knocked down Tyson Fury in his debut, further cemented his reputation as one of the hardest punchers ever. Beyond the cage, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buea and the Key to the City of Douala for his philanthropy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Record: Most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history
13 knockouts, most in division history.
UFC Record: Fastest knockout in a three-round heavyweight fight
1:32 vs. Andrei Arlovski.
UFC Record: Most knockdowns in UFC heavyweight history
14 knockdowns.
UFC Record: Most finishes in UFC heavyweight history
13 finishes.
UFC Record: Most performance bonuses in UFC heavyweight history
7 Performance of the Night bonuses.
Guinness World Record: Highest average significant strikes landed per minute in UFC heavyweight history
6.87 significant strikes per minute.
Honorary Doctorate
For contributions to sports and youth development.
Key to the City of Douala
Honored for his achievements and philanthropy.
Rankings & Lists
Pound-for-Pound Fighter
Pound-for-Pound Fighter
Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Pound-for-Pound Fighter
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
August 2021
The Power of Francis Ngannou
ESPN The Magazine
October 2021
The Baddest Man on the Planet
Men's Health
February 2022
The Hardest Punch in History
GQ
June 2022
The King of Violence
The Ring
October 2023
The Crossover King
Records & Feats
Most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history
Ngannou holds the record with 13 knockouts in the UFC heavyweight division.
Fastest knockout in a three-round UFC heavyweight fight
Knocked out Andrei Arlovski in 1 minute and 32 seconds.
Most knockdowns in UFC heavyweight history
14 knockdowns, the most in the division's history.
First fighter to hold both UFC and PFL heavyweight championships
Won the UFC title in 2021 and the PFL Super Fights title in 2024.