In a surprising turn of events, former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has reversed his stance on a hypothetical mixed martial arts bout between boxing superstar Anthony Joshua and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Johnson, known for his astute analysis of combat sports, had previously stated that Joshua would emerge victorious in an MMA contest against Ngannou. However, after witnessing Ngannou’s recent performance in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), Johnson has dramatically changed his opinion.
The catalyst for this reversal was Ngannou’s impressive victory over Renan Ferreira, the PFL Heavyweight champion. In a bout that lasted less than four minutes, Ngannou showcased his devastating power and grappling skills, leaving spectators in awe.
Taking to social media, Johnson admitted his error, stating, “Yeah he would of beat the bricks off AJ.” This candid acknowledgment drew praise from fans, who appreciated Johnson’s willingness to reassess his position based on new evidence.
This isn’t the first time Johnson has publicly corrected his stance on Joshua’s capabilities in MMA. After Joshua’s loss to Daniel Dubois in boxing, Johnson tweeted, “And my dumb ass said he would beat Francis Ngannou in mma.”
The stark contrast between boxing and MMA appears to be the key factor in Johnson’s change of heart. While boxing focuses solely on striking with fists, MMA incorporates a wide array of techniques including kicks, knees, elbows, and grappling. This multifaceted nature of MMA presents a significant challenge for athletes transitioning from other combat sports.
Ngannou’s recent performance seems to have solidified Johnson’s new perspective. The Cameroonian fighter’s ability to dominate opponents both on the feet and on the ground has reaffirmed his status as one of the most formidable heavyweights in combat sports.
(Video) Francis Ngannou violated a fitness influencer trying to hurt him with a body shot
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.
