WATCH: UFC Fans in Francis Ngannou Hometown Go Crazy After His UFC 270 Victory

UFC 270 has decided the fate of the heavyweight title, and it looks like the promotion will continue to have its trio of African world champions in Kamaru Usman, Isreal Adesanya, and Francis Ngannou. All the three fighters are ruling their division with an iron fist, as Ngannou proved his naysayers and odd makers wrong.

He showcased a high fight IQ and wrestling ability that no one ever expected out of the champion, as it also showcased his evolution in the fight game.

The story of Francis Ngannou is nothing short of a fairy tale

The heavyweight kingpin may have fought his last fight with the promotion, but his reign as its champion is not over yet. Ngannou never dreamed about fighting or becoming a world champion. He came from a humble background in Cameroon, where he worked in the sand mines from the tender age of just 9 years old to make the ends meet.

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Ngannou’s win at UFC 270 has attracted an enormous response from his hometown in Cameroon.

We can see fans cheering and yelling out his name as Bruce Buffer broke the result of the fight to the world.

A clip of Mike Tyson inspired young Francis Ngannou

It is quite astonishing to see the amazing cycle of life take place in front of our eyes. Former world heavyweight champion boxer, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, inspired the current UFC champion to pursue his dreams. However, Mike also took inspiration from a similar figure in Muhammad Ali in his younger days. Ngannou traveled all the way from Africa to enter Europe in pursuit of a better life.

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The long arduous journey from Cameroon to Europe saw him landing in Paris, France, where he was discovered by the MMA factory. He learned the ropes of mixed martial arts and his career as a professional fighter began. He always had his eyes on boxing, but given the rise of MMA, Ngannou was advised to pursue it.

Unlike most fighters, Ngannou first learned to fight for his life before he ever got the chance to fight for fame, wealth, and glory. Certainly, this makes him a special fighter, who fought against extreme poverty and has now transformed himself into a world champion.