"Good to see Francis with a smile again" - Fans react as Joe Rogan and Francis Ngannou share treatment reunion photo

Francis Ngannou has not competed in MMA since early 2022 but is still one of the biggest stars in combat sports. Fans are still enthralled to see the Cameroonian make public appearances and were delighted by the sight of him on Joe Rogan's Instagram handle.

Rogan shared a picture of the two getting treatment done with the service Ways2Well, allowing all fans to share a smile. More than anything, fans were warmed by the sight of Ngannou looking happy to see the UFC commentator after the severe tragedy he dealt with in early 2024.

As he announced in April, Ngannou tragically lost his infant son just one month after suffering the first knockout loss of his combat sports career to Anthony Joshua. Since he announced his loss, 'The Predator' went silent on social media and disappeared from the public eye for several months.

Fans expressed their satisfaction in seeing Ngannou smiling again with one fan commenting his thoughts on behalf of the entire fanbase.

The fan commented:

"Good to see Francis with a smile again, hope he is doing better it's been a tough year for him he's a good guy"

Fan reacting to Joe Rogan's Instagram post with Francis Ngannou. [via @joerogan on Instagram]

Others commented:

"Good to see the big man smiling"

"Hope big Francis doing well"

"Two of the best right here"

View more fan reactions to Francis Ngannou's photo with Joe Rogan below:

Fans react to Joe Rogan sharing a photo with Francis Ngannou. [via @joerogan on Instagram]

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Has Francis Ngannou ever been on The Joe Rogan Experience?

Francis Ngannou is no longer with the UFC but after six years with the company, the former heavyweight champion has already gained the lifelong respect and admiration of Joe Rogan. The two remain on good terms with Ngannou being one of the few MMA fighters not in the UFC that Rogan mentions on his show.

Ngannou was a one-time guest on The Joe Rogan Experience in 2021, roughly one month before his crowning moment against Stipe Miocic at UFC 260.

Ngannou still owns a house with his family in Africa but typically spends most of his time in Las Vegas, training at Xtreme Couture with Eric Nicksick and Dewey Cooper. However, during the troubling times he has faced in his personal life, it is not known where Ngannou has chosen to stay.