Eric Nicksick, Ngannou's MMA coach, says boxing Deontay Wilder is Ngannou's top priority, but returning to the UFC is a close second. "I think this is more about business than it is about ego.

Nicksick, the head trainer for former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou, says the fight is destined to happen - if it were up to him. “I’m a fan of Tom, I want to see Tom get his shot ...

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While heavyweight MMA legend Francis Ngannou left the UFC on bad terms, there have been rumblings of his potential return to the organization. Recently, his coach Eric Nicksick even hinted that he ...

But in recent weeks, his coach Eric Nicksick has teased a potential return to the octagon. There is one last super-fight for Ngannou, who turns 39 this year, waiting in the UFC heavyweight ...

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Now, he’s assessing all of his options, but staying busy in the gym. “He’s training, he looks happy to be back in the gym with the team,” MMA coach Eric Nicksick said.