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Donagh Corby

Francis Ngannou describes how he felt punching man in the groin for TV stunt

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has admitted he felt nervous punching Jackass star Ehren McGhehey in the groin for a stunt in their new movie.

The heavy-hitting MMA star was brought onto the set of the new film, which is released today in cinemas, as part of a prank on McGhehey, who goes by the nickname 'danger'.

He was told that as a "cup test", he would be punched in the groin by a UFC star, expected to come from the lightweight division where fighters weigh around 155lb.

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