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Francis Ngannou is formally 0-1 since leaving the UFC, but “The Predator” simply retains profitable.
When it was introduced that Ngannou was pursuing free company outdoors of the Octagon, his resolution was met with a good quantity of criticism. He was accused of ducking Jon Jones, ruining his legacy, and, in fact, fumbling the bag. Then, he signed a completely huge contract with Skilled Fighters League (PFL), knocked down Tyson Fury, and made many hundreds of thousands of {dollars} within the course of. Oh yeah, one other huge Saudi Arabian paycheck awaits when he squares off versus Anthony Joshua in March.
Ngannou is on track to make unheard of cash for an MMA fighter (outdoors of Conor McGregor, no less than). That’s not dangerous for a former sand miner, and there actually isn’t a fumbled bag in sight.
Actually, Ngannou’s enterprise savvy and willingness to guess on himself at the moment are the topic of a new Harvard Enterprise Faculty case research. In keeping with its writer, Harvard professor Anita Elberse, Ngannou’s supervisor Marquel Martin was instrumental in making it occur — the exact same supervisor that UFC threatened to sue!
Francis Ngannou reacted to the case research announcement by tweeting, “The enterprise of sport” accompanied by a sun shades and chess emoji.
If and when excerpts from the research and monetary numbers launch on-line, anticipate finding them proper right here.
Insomnia
Horrendous information. Right here’s wishing all one of the best to Ryan Curtis’ restoration.
Irish Flyweight, Ryan Curtis, has suffered a horror harm within the health club per Leah McCourt.
That is extremely distressing to learn. He was scheduled to battle for the Cage Battle title this 12 months. pic.twitter.com/aXqZM57jBP
— Andy Hickey MMA (@AndyHickeyMMA) January 13, 2024
Saudi Arabia turning down UFC Apex-esque fights and forcing the cardboard to be delayed is already the funniest story of the 12 months.
A flash from the previous!
Bahamondes vs. Giagos reads like a enjoyable and aggressive “Prelim” battle to me.
Made doable by spectacular hip mobility:
Merab Dvalishvili is actually probably the most entertaining fighters on social media.
Sean Strickland might not watch tape, however primarily based on the Israel Adesanya battle, his coaches and group positive do!
Sean Strickland says he doesn’t put together sport plans for his opponents.
“Guys I by no means have a sport plan. I by no means even watched [Adesanya’s] fights. I might need watched him battle Whittaker as soon as.
I used to be truly there when [Du Plessis] clowned Whittaker. I watched that one”#UFC297 pic.twitter.com/AtzyM52ktj
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 15, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
MMA preventing regarded just a little totally different 24 years in the past.
Whilst a longtime jiu-jitsu man, I believe face-kicking one’s manner out of an armbar must be authorized. Let go!
Are you wanting ahead to Beterbiev vs. Bivol?
Random Land
So, this man simply casually has the flexibility to fly? Unimaginable athleticism.
Midnight Music: Hip-hop, 2023
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