Francis Ngannou recently opened up to Joe Rogan about the loss of his 15-month-old son and his outlook on life since his passing. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been known for his joyful demeanor, however, he showcased a somber side to him as he discussed his son’s passing on a massive platform.
The PFL star made the unfortunate announcement that his son had passed away this past April, which resulted in tributes and well-wishes pouring in from the MMA community. Fans, fighters, and ‘The Predator’s’ teammates expressed their condolences during a very difficult time for him and his family.
During his appearance on the JRE MMA Show, the former UFC heavyweight champion told Rogan that his son’s passing left a sense of emptiness in his heart. Ngannou mentioned that he always has a zest for life but noted that one takeaway he has is that he will see his son again one day. He said:
“In your heart you feel like you have nothing. Nothing is worth it. I mean, I always love life…But at least for once I’m like, at least whenever I die, I’m going to see my kid. I’m gonna see him. I’m not afraid of it, I still wanna live but at least whenever you get to that point to think like that, so some way you’re looking for whenever that happen.”
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