Francis Ngannou is one of the biggest hitters in the UFC at the moment

UFC Heavyweight star Francis Ngannou shared who his role model is on social media.

Ngannou has had a tough life leading up to his UFC career. He had to emigrate to France and grew up in hardship while in Cameroon.

However, he is now one of the biggest stars in the UFC and has fought for the Heavyweight title in the past.

Ngannou is also one of the most outspoken stars in the UFC, and claimed that Iron Mike Tyson is his role model.

The UFC star shared a picture of him and Tyson landing uppercuts and they resembled each other:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBtPX0H5FD/

Tyson also has had a rough ride in his boxing career. He is considered as the greatest ever but has had monetary problems and has recently made a return.

Tyson is in the best shape for a long time and is currently featuring on AEW. Henry Cejudo, former two-time UFC Champion is part of Tyson’s posse too.

Ngannou looking for a big fight

The Heavyweight star has been in the news wanting to fight Jon Jones. However, that clash was turned down by the UFC with Jones claiming that he wasn’t getting paid the right amount moving up to the heavyweight division.

Jones is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and moving up to the heavyweight division would be something.

Ngannou has also been in the running for the Heavyweight title. However, that might not happen before Stipe Miocic, the champion, takes on Daniel Cormier in their third meeting.

Cormier wants this to be his final match but the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t allowed this clash to become a reality yet.

Ngannou is waiting in the wings for a title shot, and it will be interesting to see when things fall into place for him.

More UFC news

• Chael Sonnen explains why the UFC needs Georges St-Pierre back

• Israel Adesanya tears Jon Jones apart saying champion will not move up to face Francis Ngannou

• Justin Gaethje explains science behind his kicks and the damage it can cause to Khabib Nurmagomedov

Follow our dedicated UFC page for instant UFC news and updates