Video: After historic UFC title, Ngannou arrives in Cameroon and is welcomed as a hero by the population

F. Ngannou parades in an open car after his arrival in Cameroon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Ultimate heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) since March, Francis Ngannou He is already a national hero in his country. After helping his friend Kamaru Usman in your preparation for the UFC 261, the 'giant' finally managed to land in Cameroon and was received with celebration. On his social networks, the fighter recorded the commotion of the population of Douala, who cheered the athlete, in a parade in an open car.

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“This moment is something I have been waiting for for a long time. It's difficult to put the feeling into words. The belt is back where it belongs”, wrote the champion, in his profile on Instagram.

Executioner of Stipe Miocic No. UFC 260, Ngannou made history by beating the American. In addition to dethroning one of the biggest representatives of the category, the athlete joined Israel adesanya e Kamaru Usman as holders of belts with African roots – something unprecedented in the organization.

To reach the highest point in the category, Francis needed to prove how much he had evolved as a fighter. Defeated by the North American in 2018, in the rematch, the French-Cameroonian took the setback in style. With a stunning knockout in the second round, the 'giant' overcame the division's icon and categorically took the title.

Now, Ngannou waits to find out who will be his first challenger for the belt. UFC president, Dana White, has signaled positively to promote a new meeting between the champion and Derrick Lewis, who exchanged forces in 2018, in a duel criticized for its lack of combativeness.

Outside, Jon Jones 'fight' to confirm his heavyweight debut. A few months ago, the legend of the 93kg group. was even confirmed as a challenger to the winner of 'Ngannou x Miocic'. after the UFC 260, however, the Ultimate leader changed his speech, creating a public 'war' against the former champion.

 

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A post shared by Francis Ngannou (@francisngannou)

(I.e. @FrancisNgannou gets a hero's reception on his return to Cameroon!

The new heavyweight champion put the belt on his mother and toured the streets of Douala!

(🎥 @ckomentmagazine & @DidierLefa) pic.twitter.com/Esak79mSE6

- UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) April 28, 2021