David Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Nothing may come of it, but this talk of Ngannou facing Tyson Fury in a boxing match is gaining steam on both sides, and more importantly, from Fury's side. Let's be honest, it's Fury who would be the kingmaker here, so to speak, and if he's interested it could just happen. Personally, I think Fury is just crazy enough to do it. I think he wants the AJ fight but there's not much else outside that that interests him on the conventional boxing scene. Usyk? I don't think that fight excites Fury. I could see him eventually dumping the belts and going on a heavyweight novelty fight tour facing guys like Ngannou. As for big Fran, a fight with Fury would blast any payday he's had from his UFC career out the water multiple times over. If I was him, and this was a reality, I'd be doing the finger poke of doom against Gane and leaving the arena Hollywood Hogan style. And whisper it, but I think the big man could actually make a decent fist (pardon the pun) of a boxing career. He's not coming in when he's old and washed up, and he's a heavy hitter who can move. I could see him doing quite well with a bit of focused, high-level boxing training. Edited January 7, 2022 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted January 7, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 7, 2022 I saw the back and forth yesterday, im taking it all with a pinch of salt until Ngannou leaves the UFC. Id imagine alot of the interest would dry up if Ngannou gets smoked by Gane too. Ngannou is gonna have leverage outside of the UFC regardless, but leaving as Champion is what he needs. That said, im sure there's something written into a Champions contract that prevents him from leaving the promotion as Champion unless retiring, so if Ngannou beats Gane, he has to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 He can't leave as champion, which is why I wouldn't be surprised if we see a snore draw that goes to the judges and Ngannou loses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted January 7, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 7, 2022 even if its all above board i fancy Gane here, he can absolutely no doubt be bombed out, but if this settles into a kickboxing match i think Gane wins it handily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Egg Shen said: even if its all above board i fancy Gane here, he can absolutely no doubt be bombed out, but if this settles into a kickboxing match i think Gane wins it handily. I fancy Gane as well. Primarily because while I don't think Ngannou will go out to lose on purpose, I don't think he'll consider getting the win as important to him as he may have done a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Paid Members Share Posted January 12, 2022 There goes my ‘one to watch’. Movsar Evloev’s out apparently. I like the idea of him and Dan Ige but it’s a week and a half away now and who knows if Ige is even in shape. Charles Rosa is in the comments offering to step in, wouldn’t be the best replacement and would seem like a step back after beating Ryan Hall but beggars can’t be choosers. If Topuria wants to stay on this card that badly he’s gonna be limited to whoever is willing to jump in on this short notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Paid Members Share Posted January 13, 2022 Well this is a better substitute than I thought we’d get. It’s less interesting than the Evloev fight and I think Topuria puts a beating on Jourdain here but it’ll probably be a more entertaining fight to watch than the Evloev fight would’ve been. Oh and Alexey Oleynik’s out as well. And now Wank Greg’s got arguably a tougher fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted January 14, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 14, 2022 happy with both of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted January 15, 2022 Author Paid Members Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) No sooner had Spivak stepped in against Hardy, now Hardy’s out. Finger injury apparently. No doubt a defence wound caused by the latest poor woman he’s put his hands on. Jack Della Maddalena has a new opponent in fellow UFC newcomer Pete Rodriguez. He’s 4-0 with 4 first round knockouts. Card and bout order is looking like this for now. But obviously, a lot can and will change over the next week. Edited January 15, 2022 by wandshogun09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted January 17, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 17, 2022 get some Countdown into you: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Paid Members Share Posted January 18, 2022 Rogan’s back. Me to the UFC… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I see some doctors and scientists launched a petition to have Rogan dumped off Spotify. Why can't someone do it for his UFC involvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted January 19, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 19, 2022 The Spivak/Hardy fight has been moved to UFC 272. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Kid Mark Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Hopefully the Topuria fight gets moved to the main card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted January 20, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 20, 2022 Viera/Turman has moved to the PPV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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