Ngannou extends streak to 22 fights without knockout loss in heavyweight division

Francis Ngannou has extended his streak to 22 consecutive professional MMA fights without suffering a knockout loss or being finished, the longest such streak among active heavyweights in major promotions. The post highlights that Ngannou finished his most recent opponent, Linss, with a combination of left hook, right uppercut, and left hook. Analysis suggests Ngannou missed out on 5-7 or potentially 10-15+ title fights by leaving the UFC, considering he departed at age 35 with a 12-2 record—the same record Stipe Miocic had when he defeated Ngannou in 2018, after which Miocic went on to compete in five more title fights. The assessment notes that in a talent-deficient heavyweight division, Ngannou could have competed for the title annually until age 42 given his well-rounded skills, durability, and physical advantages.