7 fighters Brock Lesnar should face on UFC return

#4 Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou

Entering into the spectrum of martial arts as recent as about six years ago, Francis Ngannou has picked up the sport's essentials, at a staggering pace. Nicknamed 'The Predator,' this Cameroonian-French professional presently competes in the UFC's heavyweight division. A freak of nature by appearance, strength, and speed, Ngannou holds the world record for the hardest punch at a whopping 129,161 units.

At 26, after a failed attempt in becoming a professional boxer and barely making ends meet through odd jobs, Ngannou began training in MMA under the guidance of Didier Carmont, in August of 2013. After a few fights in the amateur setup, Ngannou earned his shot at a UFC professional debut match against Luis Henrique. He made the most of the opportunity handed to him by amassing six victories, on the trot, which subsequently translated into a championship title shot against former UFC heavyweight champion of the world, Stipe Miocic.

Leading up to his title fight, many believed that Francis Ngannou was, in fact, undermining Stipe's credibility as a champion. Ngannou suffered a fifth-round unanimous decision loss against Miocic and an almost immediate setback against Derrick Lewis at UFC 226. However, a recent rematch against Curtis Blaydes proved to be the source of redemption for Ngannou, putting him right back in the hunt for the championship gold. In the context of physical strength and brute, Ngannou seems to be another spectacular test for Brock Lesnar, considering his comeback into the sport.