Ngannou vs Anthony Johnson

[D'z]

Talk about Power vs Power!

Heard recently that Rumble was down to something like 230ish and thought, if not Jones, who would be an interesting fight for him?

Obviously this would be at HW.

My initial thought was, whoever connects first. Both have ridiculous power and could easily KO the other with a good punch. Now, this is where I could be wrong, but I think Rumble has more tools and more ways to win. Sure, he has atomic KO power. But in the power department, I'd give a slight edge to Ngannou. Cardio I see to be pretty even. What Rumble has that Ngannou doesn't is a strong wrestling background and heavy kicks to the dome. And that's why I'd give him slight favor in this match up.

Haven't seen anyone talking about this as a possible fight. If I'm wrong, my apologies for the repetition.

So, Rumble vs. Ngannou....who ya got sherdog, and why?




Mods- If you'd be so kind to include a poll, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Morris88]

As far as I'm aware he's planning to fight at 205

 

[kalabula]

As far as I'm aware he's planning to fight at 205

He seems non committal about it, currently. I think he’s probably seeing what happens to his weight during camp.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Would watch da shit outta that.

Two of the biggest punchers in all of MMA.

 

[Skarr]

Ngannou breaks him, Rumble been just showing up for paychecks the last year or two of when he fought before, I dont imagine thats changed...

 

[Ivancho]

not happening johnson is returning at 205

 

[Fesaine]

Rumble is a great fighter but he's way too overrated in sherdog. Ngannou would sleep him in the first round.

There's a reason why he's not returning to heavyweight. Fighters like Stipe, Blaydes, rozenstruik, and Ngannou would be a terrible matchup for him.

 

[Deleted member 579908]

Rumble murders Ngano in a 220lbs catchweight fight.
In 265lbs Nga mauls rumble easily.

 

[khabib time]

Talk about Power vs Power!

Heard recently that Rumble was down to something like 230ish and thought, if not Jones, who would be an interesting fight for him?

Obviously this would be at HW.

My initial thought was, whoever connects first. Both have ridiculous power and could easily KO the other with a good punch. Now, this is where I could be wrong, but I think Rumble has more tools and more ways to win. Sure, he has atomic KO power. But in the power department, I'd give a slight edge to Ngannou. Cardio I see to be pretty even. What Rumble has that Ngannou doesn't is a strong wrestling background and heavy kicks to the dome. And that's why I'd give him slight favor in this match up.

Haven't seen anyone talking about this as a possible fight. If I'm wrong, my apologies for the repetition.

So, Rumble vs. Ngannou....who ya got sherdog, and why?




Mods- If you'd be so kind to include a poll, I'd appreciate it.

Ngannou by KO in 1 round. Rumble's been out of the game too long.

 

[Fioretti]

This is what the fans really want. However, I don't think Rumble deserves a shot at the #1 contender after such a long period of inactivity.

Would still watch and condone, of course.

 

[Krushey]

WHOA!

Totally missed the news that Rumble is coming back!

He killed Gus but got killed by DC so I hope he brings a big heart with that big power this time.

Won't hold my breath tho...

 

[Bouboumaster]

Ngannou with his brick hands and his chin made of stone win this

 

[Bobby Pistachio]

Rumble murders Ngano in a 220lbs catchweight fight.
In 265lbs Nga mauls rumble easily.

Maybe. but no way in hell Frank makes 220

 

[TheMessiah]

Both iron chins and hit like a truck. But Ngannou wins it imo

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Rumble is coming back at LHW

Also he will be like 37 when he comes back and being off the absurd cycles he took to get to 285lbs.

I won't be surprised if Rumble comes back as a shelf of his former self and gets beaten into retirement (again).

 

[MGS]

He seems non committal about it, currently. I think he’s probably seeing what happens to his weight during camp.

Dude looks way, way thinner than last year, and I'd dare to say he looks slimer than before when he was out of camp,

 

[kalabula]

Dude looks way, way thinner than last year, and I'd dare to say he looks slimer than before when he was out of camp,

I agree. I watched a video of him sparring last night. He definitely shed a ton of bulk.

 

[JKS]

I am not sure if Anthony's power transfer to HW as well as the other divisions. The only time we saw him HW and it wasn't as impactful.

 

[r-harper-1]

Francis is way too big

 

[nick jacoby]

What the hell is everyone talking about? Rumble's weakness is his grappling. If it was a standup fight I would pick Rumble to knock out Ngannou. His striking is way cleaner and crisper.