Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou issued his first public comments following a motorcycle accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl in his home country of Cameroon.
In a statement released to TMZ, Ngannou said his "heart was shattered" by the incident, which reportedly occurred in Cameroon's capital city of Yaounde over Easter weekend.
"From the very beginning, I have been by the family's side, offering support, comfort, and deepest condolences during this time," Ngannou said in the statement. "I've met with them privately to share in their grief, and I will continue to stand with them every step of the way.