AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!! I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get all the time. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't hate me, dear jd
Not really "crazy" when he's the biggest online Interviewer in the UK so anyone who comes over here he has a good chance of getting plus he is good at it
@@UFCresultsweekly probably saying it’s crazy in comparison 2 where he started and what’s happened throughout his career 2 get multiple ufc champs now it’s crazy 2 me at least
15 minutes in and it's crazy how switched on Francis is. I didn't think he was so knowledgeable and his ability to convey that in a second language is impressive. Add in his fighting ability and what a human being we're all watching.
Whats even more impressive is the guy barely went to school and when he did go he couldn't even afford a pen and paper to take notes. Incredibly intelligent man
@@MrJonojono34 I was surprised when I got to that part. So eloquently spoken and no education made his words even more impactful. Just finished the full pod and I think Francis has been one of his best guests.
I really think anyone in any walk of life can take lessons from the way Francis has navigated his career. A true inspiration, and bigger than his sport.
He's committing career suicide. He isn't fighting all these contenders like he said he would and his PPv numbers are embarrassing. The UFC wants him gone.
Fantastic job on this Brian. Letting Francis speak his points fully. A lot of interviewers cut him off because they think they're helping clarify his points by saying more correct pronunciations or whatever but it's great you let him speak.
Ngannou is so well spoken and extremely introspective and intelligent; brilliant listen! I could listen to him all day. Plenty of wisdom nuggets dropped throughout the pod. Lovely
For a French speaker from barely being able to say 1 sentence in English to talking for minutes and minutes on end and doing podcasts in English, I'm pretty impressed! 👏🏼
And yet THE most dangerous man on the planet. Damn imagine that. He is so humble yet so terrifying at the same time. I rather fight Mike Tyson than this guy in the street. One leg kick from Francis and im a hospital for a month.
This man risked his life, crossed a desseert, climbed barbedwire fences, got shot at and crossed a sea in a rubber dinghy to get where he is now. It makes perfect sense he can not accept the controle UFC has over him. I don't think Dana and consorts fully appreciate this man's tenacity. Edit: But i can see Jennifer Lopez taking him down. Like Dhelila did to Samson
Francis is a superhero. Genuinely, the % of people on this planet who have endured what he has endured must be minuscule. Now think how many of those people became the baddest man on the planet.. a 6’4, 280lb destroyer of worlds. Built different.
Francis is spot on about the board meetings. The UFC and other fighting organisations aren't like any other company. People fight and put their well-being on the line. This is a cost that must be compensated in majority.
Francis doesn't want to be in bad terms with the UFC, he has such a positive heart he doesn't want to manifest the negativity between fighters and company. He's giving the UFC an open door in doing the right thing.
He can really articulate himself very well , his English has really come along 💯👌🏾 now more people can appreciate his story even more. Amazing story! They’ll be making movies about this man. His journey was ridiculous, literally hero arc story!
That was a great episode. It gave us a better look into what's going on with the UFC vs Francis situation. I really do hope he gets that Fury fight 💪. His life story has been told many times before but it's a reminder to *never give up* .
Great to see an athlete talk so openly about some of the problems behind the scenes in terms of contracts and the like. It gives a real insight into what it is actually like for these people. I feel like a lot of athletes become media trained and learn to keep hush about these issues. Great work Geordie and Ngannou.
As an aspiring combat sports creator, I can only dream of being able to articulate questions and build a rapport with such incredible fighters like TG does. Ability to adapt to each fighter's personality is awesome. Thanks man - not finished yet but great so far.
Don't usually write comments like this but Brian man, you are a hell of an inspiration. Watching how you've come up through the years, the rough struggle you had to go through a few years back, makes me incredibly proud to be a subcriber of yours. Hoping for much more of this success in the future
Francis is a very intelligent man. Always says things as they are and articulates his thoughts so effortlessly! Love listening to his interviews - true definition of a champion 🏆
Francis truly is a one in 10 billion person. He’s come from nothing and his story of getting to France to follow his dreams is bonkers, then to become the baddest man on the planet, and now, from having a underprivileged upbringing he’s so intelligent in how he’s going about this contract situation, the guy is a genius
The calibre of guests that have come on recently have been amazing. I was already familiar with Francis’s story but hearing it again inspires me to never give up, be patient and try to stay on the path towards success
You got him well done Brian if I ever turn out to be something I’ll say u were one of main idols thank you for inspiring me up to this point well done up to this stage and I will always support u in everything u do
2nd fight with stipe showed me Francis does his homework his latest fight proved that he wasn't just a brute but an intelligent person this interview just solidified it Francis Ingannou is blessed 🙌 may he achieve all his goals and live happy! bless you GEORDIE 🙏 This was a Gold nugget 💛
One of the most inspiring interviews I've seen on TG. When he started talking about the hardships he went through as a young boy and into his early adulthood, I, having grown up in relatively difficult conditions in Nigeria, understood everything he meant and could relate completely with his story. A truly enriching hour and a half.
I think this is the best guest yet... So insightful and in his second langauge gets his point across no issue and his so calm collected and clear his very open with what he feels and his past life aswell
Amazing podcast. Could have been 5hrs long and I would have watched all of it. Very smart answers by Nnganou, at one point I was rewinding his answers as I was taking in life advice carefully. Much appreciated
Restoring that photograph of his father was a beautiful gesture Brian. That caught me off guard seeing Francis smile was priceless another banging edition of the podcast
One thing you can say about Francis...he's not just a great champion, he's also a very humble man. I hope he never loses that part of himself with all the fame. He's also a very grounded man...he knows himself very well. His parents must be so proud of him.
One of the best conversations with Nganou, this guy is really open for a real chat. He’s more real than any other fighter, the others are really closed up and you can see their always selling a fighters image
The growth of this channel is amazing I've been here pretty much from the start n i feel proud kinda thing of this progress, big up Geordie n his team 💪
If you’ve been a fan of Brian for a long time you will know how much of a ufc fan he is and to see him pulling these guests is truly inspiring to think I watched him since the “does my drinking offend you” days you should be proud of myself mate x
This is definitely Brian’s OMG moment lol. He’s finally got one of his idols sat across from him. And you can already fell interview with Francis is going be epic/exciting. Congratulations Brian lad
Francis has a surprisingly good head on his shoulders, he's really looking at the sport and the world on a foundational level. I truly hope he's successful.
@@thexbigxgreen sorry I don’t think I’m following, what’s his stature and physique got to do with his mindset on the world and the sport? You do realise muscle doesn’t equal no brains
It cannot be understated the sheer amount of balls it takes to do what Francis did. To go into a title fight against an undefeated Ciryl Gane with a destroyed knee on the last fight of his contract knowing the magnitude of the situation and everything riding on that one fight, if he lost that fight his leverage and power would have been completely gone and he pulls it off.
Wow what a absolute lovely man and what a emotional podcast this man is literally fighting for freedom Brian how you keep outdoing your self 🤯🤯 where do you go from here
I have such a weird sense of pride for true geordie, been watching him since the newcastle rants years ago and its amazing to see how far hes come. I think I first found TG at 30k subs and knew the sky was the limit
I love fighters coming onto podcasts so much as we rarely get these long form one on one talks that feel normal and not as contrived as a quick traditional repetitive question interview. Great episode
Just the other day I rewatched the Calfreezy WillNE episode. Crazy to see the progression Geordie has made, all while being so entertaining! Legend Brian get ngannou on the showdown
A testament to how poor the UFC has 'promoted' Francis as the baddest man on the planet. This should already be in the 2m+ views. Thanks for doing this Brian.
It's incredible to see you interviewing people like Ngannou now, Brian. I remember the video rants on Newcastle Utd back in the day and it's great to see how well your channel has become. Cheers!
I have to commend your patience, your kind approach and understanding, also taking to time to understand a guy like Francis, also having empathy for his story. As an African expat living in Leeds for the past 20 years I understand how difficult it is culturally to click with people when you’ve come from a bit of a grainy past, it’s not easy. Add to that the difficulty speaking/understanding English/Dialect/Slag/twang etc and having to sustain a conversation is difficult, most people Switch off, it wasn’t till Much later I’ve learnt to develop the skill and learn the language, like Francis I’ve always had the depth, the banter and life experiences to have a great conversation but the patience and empathy from Others always stopped it before it began. We have to Appreciate your patience and skill to bring this out of Francis especially now he’s English came a long way, the way we articulate is sometime heavy, lacking the light hearted banter and laughs associated with the “lads”, the reason for that is we, like most who can relate come from dusty streets that only offer pain….scorching pain and heartache. It’s only the last 10-20 years that Africa showed shoots of growth where people can flourish and live, for the 1st time in over 200 years of nothing but pain and little opportunity. Again, much respect. The Geordie warmth again is clear to see, something you see over and over in guys like Yourself, and guys like the hairy bikers…Gaza the list go’s on…
Bro I'm so sorry for my previous comment. I dont know if you read it or not but the tone in which it was worded and presented was definitely wrong on my part. I believe I got a sign from God in my life that has caused me to change my perspective and really opened my eyes to the importance of being understanding and having empathy instead of being distant and judgemental. God loves us unconditionally and He desires mercy not sacrifice, love not not hardness of heart and patience not rejection. I hope you will forgive me bro. God bless.
@@MJ-jf7zw Hi, I’ve not seen or read it but I appreciate you. The moment you realised.. that’s what life’s all about. I’ve had my fair share, much respect and pass it on. Perspective sometimes is what elevates us..
Francis MY GOD communicating with the sharpness, crystal clear point making and incredible, INCREDIBLE, smarts that would place him amongst the top business owners of today, just WOW.
You are the best UK podcaster, and the best fighting pundit On RUclips. But what’s most impressive to me is your ability to learn and master your crafts. You have become an AMAZING interviewer through nothing but hard work. And you’ve become a great analyst of fighting through learning the sport. I am so incredibly proud of you. That probably mean fuck all coming from a nobody. But Bri you are the man! TG FOREVER!
love Francis Ngannou! an incredible genetic freak that appeared on the scene by starting in the sand in Cameroon and working hard and never giving up while going after such an unlikely dream, in his own metaverse,and achieving it all so far and making it real against all odds. Can't wait to see him fight Tyson Fury and keep going ⚡⚡⚡💪🏻
Francis Ngannou is a ball of knowledge. Some of the things he says are so profound that if English was his first language, we would appreciate him so so much more! Incredible man.
Its crazy to see how great and prosperous this Pod is getting. From all the heavyweights in their own right. From Ricky Gervais to Francis Ngannu. our dads grew up with Van Basten and Mike Tyson, and us we have the likes of Messi and Francis Ngannu. It's crazy. Brian did it. The man did it! Hoping he signs his belt!!
You can tell this guy is real smart with the way he eloquently conveys his thoughts. Imagine being the scariest man on the planet but with the brains to go with it lol. Dude is a force of nature.
What an unbelievable interview. Imagine not being scared at all to go back to the bottom and start again. How can you beat someone like that....You can't!
*African UFC Champ Checklist*
Usman ✅️
Adesanya ✅️
Ngannou ✅️
(3/3) complete
That’s acc crazy
networking is important
Usmans dad supplying the juice to them all
@@darrenholmes2490 How?
AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!!
I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get all the time. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't hate me, dear jd
It’s crazy the calibre of guests true geordie is able to pull nowadays. Love seeing the UFC guests, hopefully more of the like in the future 👏
Not really "crazy" when he's the biggest online Interviewer in the UK so anyone who comes over here he has a good chance of getting plus he is good at it
Yea I remember when he started. Look how far he's come. inspiration
@@UFCresultsweekly probably saying it’s crazy in comparison 2 where he started and what’s happened throughout his career 2 get multiple ufc champs now it’s crazy 2 me at least
@@UFCresultsweekly he’s saying it’s crazy how far he’s come
he pulls this calibre of guests because he is in that calibre , dont forget that
15 minutes in and it's crazy how switched on Francis is. I didn't think he was so knowledgeable and his ability to convey that in a second language is impressive. Add in his fighting ability and what a human being we're all watching.
Whats even more impressive is the guy barely went to school and when he did go he couldn't even afford a pen and paper to take notes. Incredibly intelligent man
@@MrJonojono34 I was surprised when I got to that part. So eloquently spoken and no education made his words even more impactful. Just finished the full pod and I think Francis has been one of his best guests.
@Wildcard I think he speaks 3 but I could be wrong
thats his third language lol
Was about to say this. Want an intelligent fighter.
I really think anyone in any walk of life can take lessons from the way Francis has navigated his career. A true inspiration, and bigger than his sport.
Francis bigger than MMA, tf are you talking about?
@@Cdot2 I might've exaggerated slightly to make the point that I think he will have an impact that reaches wider than just MMA.
@@Shinryuken15 slightly????
@@Shinryuken15 bro forget those clowns and their interpretation of what you said. You said how you feel, I can understand where you're coming from!
He's committing career suicide. He isn't fighting all these contenders like he said he would and his PPv numbers are embarrassing. The UFC wants him gone.
The smile Brian has when he announces Francis to the podcast well done champ you deserve this
Love how Brian has been consistently dropping these massive guests out of nowhere. What a treat 🙌🏼
yeah networking is so important
Probably one of the most successful youtubers if you look at where hes contents come from
Fantastic job on this Brian. Letting Francis speak his points fully. A lot of interviewers cut him off because they think they're helping clarify his points by saying more correct pronunciations or whatever but it's great you let him speak.
Brian got Usman, Adesanya and Ngannou all on the pod within a year. Huge Respect 💪
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@@perseenreika3126 s u s
@@perseenreika3126 ayo
@@perseenreika3126 we know he’s got a history lol.
Ngannou is so well spoken and extremely introspective and intelligent; brilliant listen! I could listen to him all day. Plenty of wisdom nuggets dropped throughout the pod. Lovely
That meta verus joke was just one of many boss moments of the pod
@@kanenulty3046 thanks for the heads up
@@ibabdi3806 also Francis face when geordie gives him shows him of his dad from years ago enhanced
Agreed! He is a rebel with cause, not a puppet on strings. He has a beautiful mind.
True and he’s so gentle, real tough guys don’t act tough.
Francis NG. Is like the living Statue of Liberty. That mentality can take anyone through any situation.
My brain read this as "Francis Neutral Good" - makes sense actually.
NG? What happened to the Annou?
Francis a true champion. Not just to the fans but to his peers as well. He's fighting for the fighters. What a guy 👏👑
For a French speaker from barely being able to say 1 sentence in English to talking for minutes and minutes on end and doing podcasts in English, I'm pretty impressed! 👏🏼
1:01:33 extremely wholesome moment, Francis is the kind of guy you just can’t not like, he’s like the Kante of MMA.
stop that kante bs, y'all white ppl think its sumn nice to say. its deep rooted racism
Kantes a mute
And yet THE most dangerous man on the planet. Damn imagine that. He is so humble yet so terrifying at the same time. I rather fight Mike Tyson than this guy in the street. One leg kick from Francis and im a hospital for a month.
Well said
@@joshuagonzalezeducational7182that’s incredible you knew back, funny how life works
"Love is a feeling, but respect is a duty."
Damn, I wasn't expecting wisdom of that caliber from Francis.
even though i'm a secular atheist, tbh i think love is a duty, respect is a feeling. respect must be earned, love is free to be given.
@@jackbenson8228 I can't love somebody that I don't respect
Love isn't a feeling it's a decision you make. Real love takes work.
Why? because he's black?
This man risked his life, crossed a desseert, climbed barbedwire fences, got shot at and crossed a sea in a rubber dinghy to get where he is now. It makes perfect sense he can not accept the controle UFC has over him. I don't think Dana and consorts fully appreciate this man's tenacity.
Edit: But i can see Jennifer Lopez taking him down. Like Dhelila did to Samson
Francis is a superhero. Genuinely, the % of people on this planet who have endured what he has endured must be minuscule. Now think how many of those people became the baddest man on the planet.. a 6’4, 280lb destroyer of worlds. Built different.
Hes really a 1 of 1. Incredible.
You don't know people endure much more.
Francis is spot on about the board meetings. The UFC and other fighting organisations aren't like any other company. People fight and put their well-being on the line. This is a cost that must be compensated in majority.
Francis doesn't want to be in bad terms with the UFC, he has such a positive heart he doesn't want to manifest the negativity between fighters and company. He's giving the UFC an open door in doing the right thing.
He can really articulate himself very well , his English has really come along 💯👌🏾 now more people can appreciate his story even more. Amazing story! They’ll be making movies about this man. His journey was ridiculous, literally hero arc story!
Need a series based on his life. Omar Sy could play him might need a little camera trickery for his size but that’s standard practice now days.
What a warrior. Such a shame UFC doesn't pay their fighters their due.
@ULTIMATE FIGHTER but how much did he get though?
@ULTIMATE FIGHTER He got paid 600k
@@jamesboland9030 no he didn't. He got paid way more. He got 600k + PPV share, which is around 5 or 10% depending on the champion.
That was a great episode. It gave us a better look into what's going on with the UFC vs Francis situation. I really do hope he gets that Fury fight 💪.
His life story has been told many times before but it's a reminder to *never give up* .
Francis got 200k ppv buys, he got paid 3 million; pro rata.
Francis just beat Fury and got $10 mil
francis might be my favorite of the current ufc champions. he seems to have such a confident yet kind heart.
Great to see an athlete talk so openly about some of the problems behind the scenes in terms of contracts and the like. It gives a real insight into what it is actually like for these people. I feel like a lot of athletes become media trained and learn to keep hush about these issues. Great work Geordie and Ngannou.
As an aspiring combat sports creator, I can only dream of being able to articulate questions and build a rapport with such incredible fighters like TG does. Ability to adapt to each fighter's personality is awesome. Thanks man - not finished yet but great so far.
Gonna subscribe to you to help a brother out, keep grindin🤝
@@personification1957 GOAT - very kind, thanks:)
Shows the respect this guy has as an interviewer and a channel being able to get the guests he gets.
Don't usually write comments like this but Brian man, you are a hell of an inspiration. Watching how you've come up through the years, the rough struggle you had to go through a few years back, makes me incredibly proud to be a subcriber of yours. Hoping for much more of this success in the future
Francis is a very intelligent man. Always says things as they are and articulates his thoughts so effortlessly! Love listening to his interviews - true definition of a champion 🏆
Is this guy not one of the nicest most humble people ever? How can u not like him, major respect 👊🏽
Man, mad respect for Francis. Big fan of his after seeing what he's about. He speaks so calmly.
True Geordie the past few years has seriously stepped up his game, the guests hes able to bring on are incredible. Well done mate!
I hope somehow he gets Alexander volkanovski on as well
Francis truly is a one in 10 billion person. He’s come from nothing and his story of getting to France to follow his dreams is bonkers, then to become the baddest man on the planet, and now, from having a underprivileged upbringing he’s so intelligent in how he’s going about this contract situation, the guy is a genius
I was hoping they touch on that
My man going to lose his mind when he finds out how many people are there on this planet
The calibre of guests that have come on recently have been amazing. I was already familiar with Francis’s story but hearing it again inspires me to never give up, be patient and try to stay on the path towards success
You got him well done Brian if I ever turn out to be something I’ll say u were one of main idols thank you for inspiring me up to this point well done up to this stage and I will always support u in everything u do
It's so refreshing to see fighters like Ngannou standing up against these promoters, like he said without the fighters they have nothing to promote.
2nd fight with stipe showed me Francis does his homework his latest fight proved that he wasn't just a brute but an intelligent person this interview just solidified it Francis Ingannou is blessed 🙌 may he achieve all his goals and live happy! bless you GEORDIE 🙏 This was a Gold nugget 💛
The ufc is nothing without the fighters and Francis is the man to put that right!
One of the most inspiring interviews I've seen on TG. When he started talking about the hardships he went through as a young boy and into his early adulthood, I, having grown up in relatively difficult conditions in Nigeria, understood everything he meant and could relate completely with his story. A truly enriching hour and a half.
I think this is the best guest yet... So insightful and in his second langauge gets his point across no issue and his so calm collected and clear his very open with what he feels and his past life aswell
It's at least his third language.
It's incredible how inspirational Ngannou is
Amazing podcast. Could have been 5hrs long and I would have watched all of it. Very smart answers by Nnganou, at one point I was rewinding his answers as I was taking in life advice carefully. Much appreciated
good to know there are still people like Ngannou, bright minds battling it out. Geordie, man, congrats!🥃
Nganou is not stupid…massive props for him taking it to Dana Scrooge McDuck!!
Restoring that photograph of his father was a beautiful gesture Brian. That caught me off guard seeing Francis smile was priceless another banging edition of the podcast
One thing you can say about Francis...he's not just a great champion, he's also a very humble man. I hope he never loses that part of himself with all the fame. He's also a very grounded man...he knows himself very well. His parents must be so proud of him.
One of the best conversations with Nganou, this guy is really open for a real chat. He’s more real than any other fighter, the others are really closed up and you can see their always selling a fighters image
The growth of this channel is amazing I've been here pretty much from the start n i feel proud kinda thing of this progress, big up Geordie n his team 💪
If you’ve been a fan of Brian for a long time you will know how much of a ufc fan he is and to see him pulling these guests is truly inspiring to think I watched him since the “does my drinking offend you” days you should be proud of myself mate x
This is definitely Brian’s OMG moment lol. He’s finally got one of his idols sat across from him. And you can already fell interview with Francis is going be epic/exciting. Congratulations Brian lad
Finally? He sits across from Rory once a week
He had his no 1 idol Alan shesrer
It’s crazy how calming his voice is when his fists literally send people to the shadow realm 🤣
Francis has a surprisingly good head on his shoulders, he's really looking at the sport and the world on a foundational level. I truly hope he's successful.
why surprisingly?
@@WishMount because he's a hugely muscular MMA fighter. How is that not surprising?
@@thexbigxgreen sorry I don’t think I’m following, what’s his stature and physique got to do with his mindset on the world and the sport? You do realise muscle doesn’t equal no brains
@@WishMount whatever dude, enjoy playing dumb
Excellent interview, informative and kind hearted from both parties, well done geordie- this is what you are built for!
Congrats Geordie, killing the podcast scene. Next one you need to get in the future is Mike Tyson, that would be class.
don’t think tyson can come into the uk but that would be so good either if geordie goes to america or it’s on zoom etc
@@shushhhhh2674 he comes to the uk whenever aj fights
As usual by far my favorite coverage of anything Francis! Thank you!
It cannot be understated the sheer amount of balls it takes to do what Francis did. To go into a title fight against an undefeated Ciryl Gane with a destroyed knee on the last fight of his contract knowing the magnitude of the situation and everything riding on that one fight, if he lost that fight his leverage and power would have been completely gone and he pulls it off.
Watched the pod since ep 1 back in the bomb shelter days, so happy for Brian to get where he deserves to be
This could be one of Ngannou's best interviews. Great job Brian, you asked some great questions.
Wow what a absolute lovely man and what a emotional podcast this man is literally fighting for freedom Brian how you keep outdoing your self 🤯🤯 where do you go from here
The best podcast going. Another great guest, congrats on the success Brian. You deserve it
I have such a weird sense of pride for true geordie, been watching him since the newcastle rants years ago and its amazing to see how far hes come. I think I first found TG at 30k subs and knew the sky was the limit
I love fighters coming onto podcasts so much as we rarely get these long form one on one talks that feel normal and not as contrived as a quick traditional repetitive question interview. Great episode
I love this man!! A real man, not cause his a beast but cause he just believes in his dreams. FEARLESS
“If you fall many times, that means you’re standing up, and that’s the good part of it” - Francis Ngannou 🔥 🙌🏽 29:48
Unless you haven’t gotten up yet
This was a great interview man!! There was never a boring moment. What a Champ, and what a host!!
Just the other day I rewatched the Calfreezy WillNE episode. Crazy to see the progression Geordie has made, all while being so entertaining! Legend Brian get ngannou on the showdown
A testament to how poor the UFC has 'promoted' Francis as the baddest man on the planet. This should already be in the 2m+ views. Thanks for doing this Brian.
The calibre of guest and the production quality on these pods now is crazy, best in the game when it comes to the video quality
It's incredible to see you interviewing people like Ngannou now, Brian. I remember the video rants on Newcastle Utd back in the day and it's great to see how well your channel has become. Cheers!
Listening to this now its very inspiring Francis is a living legend 🙌🙌🙌
I really hope fury gives this man his payday. What an interview, what a man.
I'm here after the Fury&Ngannu fight and this man was right all along. This is his best year yet.
What an incredible life story, we can all learn from Francis and be grateful with what we have and keep pushing forward.
Man I love these podcast interviews and how far Brian has come is an inspiration what a guy can't wait to meet him someday
I have to commend your patience, your kind approach and understanding, also taking to time to understand a guy like Francis, also having empathy for his story. As an African expat living in Leeds for the past 20 years I understand how difficult it is culturally to click with people when you’ve come from a bit of a grainy past, it’s not easy. Add to that the difficulty speaking/understanding English/Dialect/Slag/twang etc and having to sustain a conversation is difficult, most people
Switch off, it wasn’t till Much later I’ve learnt to develop the skill and learn the language, like Francis I’ve always had the depth, the banter and life experiences to have a great conversation but the patience and empathy from Others always stopped it before it began. We have to Appreciate your patience and skill to bring this out of Francis especially now he’s English came a long way, the way we articulate is sometime heavy, lacking the light hearted banter and laughs associated with the “lads”, the reason for that is we, like most who can relate come from dusty streets that only offer pain….scorching pain and heartache. It’s only the last 10-20 years that Africa showed shoots of growth where people can flourish and live, for the 1st time in over 200 years of nothing but pain and little opportunity.
Again, much respect. The Geordie warmth again is clear to see, something you see over and over in guys like
Yourself, and guys like the hairy bikers…Gaza the list go’s on…
Bro I'm so sorry for my previous comment. I dont know if you read it or not but the tone in which it was worded and presented was definitely wrong on my part. I believe I got a sign from God in my life that has caused me to change my perspective and really opened my eyes to the importance of being understanding and having empathy instead of being distant and judgemental. God loves us unconditionally and He desires mercy not sacrifice, love not not hardness of heart and patience not rejection. I hope you will forgive me bro. God bless.
@@MJ-jf7zw Hi, I’ve not seen or read it but I appreciate you. The moment you realised.. that’s what life’s all about. I’ve had my fair share, much respect and pass it on. Perspective sometimes is what elevates us..
"I know I can start over".....story of your life francis and story of my life, sheesh this guy is an inspiration
Francis' English has improved leaps and bounds. Amazing 👏
One of my fave podcasts... Props to you my brother geordie, Francis what a story and spirit! Grit and determination
What a guy, has such a calm and relaxing presence
I've been watching True Geordie for a while now and these podcasts are perfect, a great mixture between interview and conversation.
What a great podcast! Enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for this!
Francis has the opportunity to potentially become one of the most iconic figures in MMA history. He’s a special guy.
This comment has aged extremely well
@@SHADOWNINE79 it sure did! What a legend man
Francis MY GOD communicating with the sharpness, crystal clear point making and incredible, INCREDIBLE, smarts that would place him amongst the top business owners of today, just WOW.
This guy is a rare bread need more like him to make the world better
28:40 this is so powerful after the Fury fight
You are the best UK podcaster, and the best fighting pundit On RUclips. But what’s most impressive to me is your ability to learn and master your crafts. You have become an AMAZING interviewer through nothing but hard work. And you’ve become a great analyst of fighting through learning the sport. I am so incredibly proud of you. That probably mean fuck all coming from a nobody. But Bri you are the man! TG FOREVER!
love Francis Ngannou! an incredible genetic freak that appeared on the scene by starting in the sand in Cameroon and working hard and never giving up while going after such an unlikely dream, in his own metaverse,and achieving it all so far and making it real against all odds. Can't wait to see him fight Tyson Fury and keep going ⚡⚡⚡💪🏻
Francis Ngannou is a ball of knowledge. Some of the things he says are so profound that if English was his first language, we would appreciate him so so much more! Incredible man.
Its his third language believe it or not. Incredible how eloquent he is with his words what a special man
@@sigmafx7176 That is just fascinating. He's so incredibly articulate in his ideas in English that I just assumed it's his second language.
I could listen to Francis all day, incredible insight
Its crazy to see how great and prosperous this Pod is getting. From all the heavyweights in their own right. From Ricky Gervais to Francis Ngannu. our dads grew up with Van Basten and Mike Tyson, and us we have the likes of Messi and Francis Ngannu. It's crazy. Brian did it. The man did it! Hoping he signs his belt!!
You can tell this guy is real smart with the way he eloquently conveys his thoughts. Imagine being the scariest man on the planet but with the brains to go with it lol. Dude is a force of nature.
wow what a well spoken gentle giant. True legend
what a masterclass of an interview. Thanks for this raw amazing interview. i started immediatly to follow you. Take care brother
Brian that podcast was incredible 👏
Never knew much about Francis before but I'm now a firm fan.
love his humility.
They should put him in the ring with both the Paul's 😂
That's a bit unfair on the Paul's
Francis is a true visionary and a very well spoken man....what
a champion!
This single interview is going to blow this RUclips account out of the water!!!
What an unbelievable interview. Imagine not being scared at all to go back to the bottom and start again. How can you beat someone like that....You can't!
Don't think so, tripier or more interviews did way better
Francis bout to make me cry what a guy ❤️
Francis' English has leveled up once again, wow. He has become much more fluent even since his appearance on jre
Something about ngannou, could listen to him all day
This is a great interview - intelligent and personable questions = 💯. Accurate and honest answers= 💯. This interview showed us all the angles of FN.
After this interview I admire Francis even more now, he is trully a noble giant