Francis Ngannou's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Mma
Francis Ngannou's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Hand Injuries | right hand | 2018-07-06 | Significant pain and difficulty in making a fist. | Ngannou sustained a right hand injury during his fight with Derrick Lewis. The injury affected his performance and contributed to his unanimous decision loss. | Injury occurred during the fight against Derrick Lewis at UFC 226. | 4-6 weeks | Rest and physical therapy focusing on hand mobility and strength. | Short-term impact, but returned to competition shortly after. | Frustration due to performance impact. | None reported in the same area. | 2018-11-24 | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. | UFC medical team, personal physiotherapist. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved hand protection during training and fights. | None, fought with injury. | Pain, swelling, and difficulty in movement. | Low, with proper precautions. | Team, family, and medical professionals. | Las Vegas, Nevada. |
| Knee Injuries | left knee | 2022-01-21 | Limited mobility and significant pain. | Francis Ngannou suffered a left knee injury during his training camp leading up to his fight at UFC 270. Despite the injury, he managed to secure a victory. | Injury sustained during training camp for UFC 270. | 8-12 weeks | Intensive physical therapy focusing on knee stability and strength. | Temporary setback, but returned to competition successfully. | Increased mental toughness and determination. | Right knee injury in 2021. | 2022-07-02 | Severe | Rest, physical therapy, possible surgical intervention. | UFC medical team, personal physiotherapist, orthopedic specialist. | Potential for chronic knee issues, closely monitored. | Enhanced knee support and strength training. | None, fought with injury. | Severe pain, swelling, and restricted movement. | High, requires careful management. | Team, family, and medical professionals. | Las Vegas, Nevada. |
| Knee Injuries | right knee | 2021-03-26 | Difficulty in movement and significant pain. | Francis Ngannou suffered a right knee injury during his training camp leading up to his fight at UFC 260. Despite the injury, he went on to win the fight. | Injury sustained during training camp for UFC 260. | 6-8 weeks | Physical therapy focusing on strength and flexibility exercises. | Temporary setback, but returned to competition successfully. | Increased mental resilience and determination. | None reported in the same area. | 2021-06-27 | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy. | UFC medical team, personal physiotherapist. | Potential for future knee issues, but currently managed. | Enhanced strength training and flexibility routines. | None, fought with injury. | Swelling, pain, and restricted movement. | Moderate, depends on future strain on the knee. | Team, family, and medical professionals. | Las Vegas, Nevada. |
Francis Ngannou's Sports Injuries Videos
Francis Ngannou Doesn't Need an MCL or ACL: Doctor Reacts to UFC 270 Knee Injury News
Francis Ngannou retained his heavyweight belt at UFC 270 and revealed he fought with a completely torn MCL and an injured ACL. Dr. Brian Suter explains the severity of these injuries and their impact. He clarifies that while MCL tears rarely require surgery unless completely torn, ACL injuries can sometimes be managed by muscle support, particularly from the hamstrings. Despite the injuries, Ngannou's toughness and determination exemplify the resilience often seen in combat sports athletes.
My Injury: I'm Telling You Everything! | Francis Ngannou
At UFC 270, I retained my UFC Heavyweight title against the then-undefeated Ciryl Gane. However, during a sparring session, I twisted my knee and heard a crunch, indicating a serious injury. Despite the bad MRI results, I pursued stem cell treatment and extensive rehab to recover in time for the fight. Mentally, I drew inspiration from Kamaru Usman's resilience. The injury affected my performance, especially in the first two rounds, but also strengthened my mental resolve. My recovery process involves surgery in early March, with a potential return to full training in six to nine months. My goal is to face Tyson Fury, regardless of my contract situation with the UFC.
Road to Recovery: It Starts Now! | Francis Ngannou
Despite my injury, I won in a tough fight against Ciryl Gane last January. Now, before thinking about my comeback, I need to focus on my recovery. My knee was very swollen, and we've been working to reduce the swelling, which is necessary for the pain to subside. My quad has lost muscle mass, so I’m doing exercises to strengthen my calf and hips to support the non-functional ligament.
Nineteen days post-surgery, they removed the stitches, and everything looks good, though it doesn’t feel great yet. The swelling prevents much movement, but my knee is less swollen than yesterday. They took my patellar tendon, placed screws in my femur and tibia, and reconstructed my MCL. The ACL, however, cannot heal itself.
The injury happened on December 28th, like a car accident—you can't miss it. My foot got stuck on the canvas, and I felt my knee pop. Despite this, I fought afterward without a cortisone shot to avoid interfering with the stem cell treatment, even though it didn’t help the pain.
Rehabilitation focuses on strengthening muscles, using a hyperbaric chamber daily, and ensuring the quads are firing correctly. This is my first serious injury, and I hope it's the last. Regular fights usually don’t result in such severe injuries. Recovery involves getting everything working properly again, especially the hips and quads. The gym isn’t fun, but it’s necessary for recovery.
