Francis Ngannou, nicknamed "The Predator," was born in Batie, Cameroon on September 5, 1986. Ngannou endured a rough childhood as he had to work in a sand quarry from a very young age just to make ends meet. At 26 years old, Ngannou moved to Paris in pursuit of a combat sport, despite being homeless upon his arrival. He started his MMA training in 2013 and later joined UFC in 2015. With his enormous power and athletic ability, he gained quick prominence to be one of the most feared heavyweights in the promotion.
Among his most notable knockouts in the UFC, Ngannou's devastating finish of Alistair Overeem is, without a doubt, the one that etched itself into MMA history. He also claimed victories over top names like Curtis Blaydes and Junior dos Santos. After an initial loss against Stipe Miocic in 2018 for the heavyweight title, Ngannou regrouped himself and defeated him in 2021 to capture the UFC heavyweight championship in their rematch. However, in 2023, he parted ways with the UFC to explore other opportunities including professional boxing. With his record-setting punching power and inspiring personal story, Ngannou has turned himself into an icon of perseverance, and as of October 16, 2024, he holds an MMA record of 17-3-0.
Francis Ngannou UFC Payout
According to reports, Francis Ngannou reportedly earned around $3.8 million for his 14 fights in the UFC. The amount includes all the disclosed fight purses, win bonuses, performance bonuses, and sponsorships he received in different fights. His highest payout in the promotion was a reported $1,042,000 for his victory against Ciryl Gane at the main event of UFC 270.
While a decent enough sum of money, these earnings pale in comparison to what Ngannou is raking in now from boxing. His recent fight against Anthony Joshua reportedly earned him $20 million, despite ending up on the losing side.
| Opponent | Event | Date | Total Payout |
| Ciryl Gane | UFC 270 | 1/22/2022 | $1,042,000 |
| Stipe Miocic | UFC 260 | 3/27/2021 | $580,000 |
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | UFC 249 | 5/9/2020 | $320,000 |
| Junior Dos Santos | UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos | 6/29/2019 | $300,000 |
| Cain Velasquez | UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez | 2/17/2019 | $225,000 |
| Curtis Blaydes | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 | 11/24/2018 | $255,000 |
| Derrick Lewis | UFC 226 | 7/7/2018 | $105,000 |
| Stipe Miocic | UFC 220 | 1/20/2018 | $530,000 |
| Alistair Overeem | UFC 218 | 12/2/2017 | $90,000 |
| Andrei Arlovski | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | 1/28/2017 | $128,500 |
| Anthony Hamilton | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | 12/9/2016 | $124,500 |
| Bojan Mihajlović | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | 7/23/2016 | $30,500 |
| Curtis Blaydes | UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos | 4/10/2016 | $26,500 |
| Luis Henrique | UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2 | 12/19/2015 | $22,500 |
FAQs On How much did Francis Ngannou make in the UFC?
A. According to sources, Francis Ngannou reportedly has a net worth of $15 million as of 2024.
A. According to reports, Francis Ngannou reportedly made a total amount of $3.8 million in his UFC career.
A. Francis Ngannou earned his biggest payday in his boxing match against Anthony Joshua on March 8, 2024, pocketing around $20 million.
A. Francis Ngannou is scheduled to make his PFL debut on October 19, 2024, against Renan Ferreira.
