Francis Ngannou continues to stand as one of the most intimidating knockout artists the sport of MMA has ever witnessed. Back in 2018, Dana White left the world in awe when he revealed the astounding statistics behind the force of Ngannou’s punches. The UFC president unveiled that ‘The Predator’ holds the world record for the most powerful punch, its impact equating to an astonishing 96 horsepower. Putting this into perspective, White stated that being on the receiving end of the Ngannou’s punch is akin to getting struck by a Ford Escort moving at top speed. Additionally, the UFC boss stated it’s comparable to experiencing the full force of a 12-pound sledgehammer swung from overhead.
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Intriguingly, Ngannou’s raw power was officially quantified, setting the record for the hardest punch ever recorded at a jaw-dropping 129,161 units. Five years later, the ex-UFC fighter’s punch still reverberates through the MMA world just the same. As Sean Strickland recently described Ngannou’s strike to Joe Rogan, it became clear that ‘The Predator’s’ power is not to be underestimated.
Sean Strickland tells Joe Rogan about sparring with Francis Ngannou
During his appearance on the JRE, Sean Strickland enthusiastically recounted his experience of sparring with the formidable Francis Ngannou. Providing an apt outlook, Strickland described it by saying, “Me and Francis Ngannou had a f**king 3-round war.”
The 32-year-old UFC star went on to explain, “Heavyweights are easier to hit and not get hit. But the problem is, they just touch you and you’d feel like you’ve been hit by a truck.”
Intriguingly, ‘The Predator’ has now transitioned to become a PFL star after cutting ties with Dana White’s promotion. Looking ahead, the former UFC heavyweight champion will take on the WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. This highly anticipated bout will take place under professional boxing rules in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 28th October.
Francis Ngannou now has the perfect domain to showcase his record-shattering punching power against one of the best boxers of today. Do you think he will be able to make an impact against The ‘Gypsy King’? Or will the squared circle witness the former UFC champion falling short? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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