On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with November wins For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC gloves. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2023
Kenny Florian believes Francis Ngannou’s boxing success should concern PFL but expects him to honor deal Francis Ngannou's stunning debut performance vs. Tyson Fury has opened a plethora of opportunities in boxing, but what about MMA? USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2023
PFL founder casts doubt on Francis Ngannou returning to MMA next, says opponents ‘not that interesting right now’ It appears unlikely that Francis Ngannou's next fight would be for the PFL, which Donn Davis supports. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2023
MMA celebrates Halloween: Max Holloway’s three costumes, Demetrious Johnson as Joker, more Check out the best social media posts from fighters and other members of the MMA community on Halloween 2023. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2023
Video: Should Francis Ngannou focus on boxing instead of MMA after Tyson Fury fight? Francis Ngannou's sterling performance against Tyson Fury has many people thinking boxing is where the former UFC champ should stay. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2023
Demetrious Johnson prefers Francis Ngannou in boxing: ‘There’s nothing left for him to do’ in MMA Fellow ex-UFC champ Demetrious Johnson would rather see Francis Ngannou stick to boxing after his impressive debut against Tyson Fury. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2023
Francis Ngannou reveals cutting message to Tyson Fury during knockdown The MMA star dropped the boxer in their bout on Saturday – before coming up narrowly short on points The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Tyson Fury must live with the fact that he let down boxing | Opinion Tyson Fury and everyone else devoted to boxing should be embarrassed by what happened against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2023
Chael Sonnen still thinks Francis Ngannou fumbled the bag despite ‘special night’ vs. Tyson Fury Chael Sonnen is in awe of Francis Ngannou's performance against Tyson Fury but says some of the post-fight narratives are inaccurate. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023
Francis Ngannou: ‘Really serious’ discussions taking place about Deontay Wilder – but not in boxing Francis Ngannou says Deontay Wilder is down to fight him in MMA. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023
Tito Ortiz did the most Tito Ortiz thing ever for his Halloween costume and we’re here for it … kind of In the Halloween spirit, The Blue Corner is duty-bound to report the lengths a former UFC champion went to for his costume this year. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023
Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Oct. 23-29) All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023
Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Ngannou shocks boxing world in loss to Tyson Fury, Jon Jones forces UFC 295 overhaul, more Our "Spinning Back Clique" crew discusses Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury and its impact, looks ahead to a reshuffled UFC 295 and more. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023
Coach Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou proved it’s possible MMA fighters can compete against high-level boxers Coach Eric Nicksick said Francis Ngannou proved MMA fighters can compete in high-level boxing with his Saturday showing against Tyson Fury. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2023 Kamaru Usman: Boxing world now sees what Francis Ngannou brings to the table It'd be hard to blame most combat sports observers for presuming they knew the eventual outcome to Francis Ngannou's boxing debut.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Francis Ngannou rematch or Oleksandr Usyk showdown? – Tyson Fury’s future plans Fury just beat Ngannou on Saturday night.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2023 Video: Was Francis Ngannou robbed in Tyson Fury loss? On-site analysis in Saudi Arabia MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn and The MacLife's Oscar Willis analyzed Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury in the aftermath ringside in Riyadh.
Zenger · Oct 29, 2023 Whats Next For Fury And Ngannou? Fury aims to become greatest heavyweight boxer while Ngannou switches to boxing for bigger payday.
Salon · Oct 29, 2023 Who's the man? Not Tate or Trump We're in a bad place if millions of men think these two whiny babies are actually masculine role models
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2023 ‘MMA won tonight’: Social media reacts to Tyson Fury’s split decision win vs. Francis Ngannou Tyson Fury eked out a split decision vs. Francis Ngannou in a crossover boxing match and the combat sports community had plenty to say.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2023 Francis Ngannou knocks down heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, who escapes with split decision Francis Ngannou wanted to prove he can hack it in the boxing world, not just in MMA. Mission accomplished.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2023 Israel Adesanya ‘not dead’ and not retiring, but coy on timeline for UFC return Former UFC champ Israel Adesanya thinks the reaction to his plans for an extended hiatus from MMA was overblown.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 The Joy of Six: outlandish crossover boxing fights Saturday’s fight between Tyson Fury and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou is the latest in the history of bizarre bouts
Zenger · Oct 27, 2023 Boxing Champion Devin Haney Laughs Off MMA Fighters’ Claims Of Outmatching Boxers Reigning lightweight champion dismisses crossover fight hype, says it's a different ball game in the ring.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 27, 2023 UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle action Oct. 27-29 Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.