‘Terrible Matchup!’ Francis Ngannou told to avoid Robelis Despaigne — ‘He’ll beat Ngannou by knockout’
Francis Ngannou has been advised to avoid a matchup with Robelis Despaigne, who is considered a tough opponent. Former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum believes Despaigne's reach and speed give him a significant advantage. Ngannou recently won his fight against Philipe Lins, while Despaigne defeated Junior dos Santos.
- ▪Francis Ngannou and Robelis Despaigne both won their recent fights at the 'Rousey vs. Carano' event.
- ▪Fabricio Werdum stated that Despaigne is a terrible matchup for Ngannou, predicting a knockout victory.
- ▪Despaigne has a height and reach advantage over Ngannou, which could play a crucial role in their potential fight.
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