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Francis Ngannou is gearing up to face the formidable ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury, for the ‘battle of the baddest’ in Saudi Arabia on October 28th. Ngannou, in His pursuit to defeat the heavyweight champion, has been training under the boxing legend, “The baddest man on the planet” Mike Tyson. The combat community was already perplexed by Ngannou’s strength and Tyson’s training might make him the absolute panzer.

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Ngannou has proved his prowess while under UFC, and his destructive power, as well as his defense, has allowed him to walk away with the undefeated UFC Heavyweight Champion.  When his opponents throw jabs and punches at the fighter, he doesn’t even flinch or move; such is the dominance of the Cameroonian fighter and his recent Instagram post justifies it.

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Fans reacted as David Laid’s punches didn’t even push Francis Ngannou back

Francis Ngannou, determined to conquer Tyson Fury, has embarked on an unprecedented training regimen. Mike Tyson himself is evaluating the former UFC fighter’s mettle. Ngannou, who departed the UFC citing concerns over autonomy, is poised to make his debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and enter the boxing arena in the forthcoming months. The former UFC champion is eager to present a formidable challenge to the ‘Gypsy King.’

In his most recent undertaking, the erstwhile UFC fighter came together with the distinguished bodybuilder and social media personality, David Laid. Ngannou extended Laid the privilege of unleashing punches at him, to which Laid, in a mutually agreed, Nonetheless, Ngannou remained utterly unfazed by the blows delivered by Laid. This captivating footage was later uploaded by Ngannou on his Instagram ID.

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As soon as the ‘Predator’ uploaded the video fans flooded his Instagram ID to express their opinion. David Laid was among them who cited “I think I broke his ribs”. The sports YouTuber Nina Maried Daniele also commented in his post she added ” Now your turn Francis”

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Some of the other comments by the fans are as follows :

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All fun and games till franics say “my turn”

Bro punches like he is in a dream

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Bro Ain’t even trying

Bro punching like i do in my dreams

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Now you know that muscles don’t do shit

Those punches are just pathetic

Imagine punching a guy and he stands there unfazed

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Based on the reactions of the fans it is clear that they are not quite amused by David Laid’s lack of power. They call out the influencer stating that his punches feel like he isn’t even trying. Nonetheless, Laid cannot be blamed here because Ngannou’s toughness will nullify everything that comes against him. And there’s more to the bodybuilding vs. fighter scene!

The bodybuilding vs. fighting debate: A clash of strength and skill

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The debate between Bodybuilding vs. MMA has come forward time and time again. However, the rivalry has once again come into prominence due to Bradley Martyn’s constant challenge to fight him in the street. The 200+ pounds bodybuilder in his pursuit to stay relevant has been constantly calling out UFC fighters for a street match. He questions everyone by adding that they can defeat him in a street fight.

Martyn’s constant challenge has influenced the bodybuilder community to believe that they stand a chance against seasoned fighters. Certain videos have emerged on social media where bodybuilders can be seen challenging seasoned Martial arts fighters for a fight. Well, the aftermath was their humiliating defeat.

Nonetheless, the debate may be coming to an end now with MMA fighters getting the upper hand. What do you think about the Bodybuilding vs. Fighting debate? Do tell us in the comments below.

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Suryakant Das is a senior writer who leads UFC live coverage at EssentiallySports, known for his broad expertise and standout professionalism in MMA journalism. Over two years in the field, he has become a key voice on real-time event updates, pre- and post-fight interviews, and analysis of viral moments from the Joe Rogan Experience. His dynamic reporting is backed by selection to the Journalistic Excellence Program, which hones advanced editorial skills and strategic coverage approaches for top talent. Suryakant’s career is defined by his ability to deliver both speed and depth. His versatile background spans sports journalism, content writing, and editorial roles, helping him navigate fast-paced live coverage and deliver meaningful stories with clarity and precision. Recognition from respected MMA figures such as Nina-Marie Daniele and Hall of Famer Michael Bisping further marks him as a trusted authority in the UFC community.

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