In a recent viral video, mixed martial arts superstar Francis Ngannou showcased his incredible durability during a playful challenge with fitness influencer Will Tennyson. The footage captured Tennyson attempting to land body shots on the former UFC heavyweight champion, only to find his efforts entirely ineffective.
Ngannou, known for his devastating knockout power, appeared completely unfazed by Tennyson’s strikes. The Cameroonian fighter even urged the influencer to increase his intensity, quipping, “That’s all? Go harder! My sister hits harder than that, man. Come on. Come on. Come on, man. You can do better.”
The lighthearted exchange highlighted the vast difference in physical capabilities between a professional fighter and a fitness enthusiast. Tennyson, visibly frustrated by his inability to elicit any reaction from Ngannou, eventually conceded, “Can you at least act a little bit? I’m going to hurt my hand. Okay, I give up. I give up.”
The video quickly garnered attention on social media, with fans and fellow fighters alike sharing their amusement. UFC welterweight Abdul Razak Alhassan humorously suggested that Ngannou should have pretended to feel the impact, while other commenters expressed amazement at the fighter’s unwavering composure.
Interestingly, Tennyson himself joined in on the fun, commenting that he seemed to have taken more damage despite being the one throwing the punches.
Ngannou is set to face Renan Ferreira at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants, marking his return to mixed martial arts competition after a hiatus that saw him explore professional boxing. The event has generated significant buzz, although some in the MMA community, including UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall, have questioned the level of competition Ngannou will face outside the UFC.
Ngannou answers Fedor Emelianenko’s callout: I think he has his face on the MMA Mount Rushmore
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has responded to recent remarks by MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, who expressed interest in facing him. Ngannou praised Emelianenko as an all-time great, but emphasized that his current focus is on Renan Ferreira, his opponent in the upcoming Professional Fighters League (PFL) debut on October 19. Ngannou acknowledged the potential challenge of future boxing matchups, such as against rising heavyweight Daniel Dubois, but remains concentrated on his return to MMA. With an $18.5 million PFL contract, Ngannou is eager to return to the cage after nearly three years, warning Ferreira of the tough battle ahead.
“A lot of people have been calling me out lately,” Ngannou stated. “I mean, Fedor Emelianenko is a fighter that I truly respect. I think he has his face on the ‘MMA Mt Rushmore’. But as for right now, my focus is on Renan Ferreira. If you talk about MMA, my focus is on him.”
