Alright, so, I got this idea stuck in my head about Francis Ngannou’s punching power. You know, that UFC guy with the hands like sledgehammers. I was thinking, how hard does this guy actually hit? So I decided to do a little experiment of my own. Not like, stepping into the ring with him, no way! More like, trying to understand what it means to get hit by a force like that. And I remember I read something before that Ngannou’s punching power was tested with a thing called “PowerKube”. But I can’t get one myself.
First thing, I had to get a feel for what kind of power we’re talking about. So I watched a bunch of Ngannou’s fights. Lots of them. I mean, this dude’s highlight reel is basically a collection of guys just crumpling to the floor. He’s knocked out people in all sorts of ways – hooks, uppercuts, those wild overhands. It was brutal, but you could see the raw power he brings into the octagon. His speed power was like 51,064 foot-pounds per second. I just can imagine how powerful it is!
Then I moved on to trying to replicate that force. I started by hitting a heavy bag. Now, I’ve done some boxing in the past, so I’m not exactly a newbie. But I really tried to channel my inner Ngannou. I focused on throwing with everything I had, using my legs, my core, really twisting into each punch. I wasn’t just using my arms. I mean, it felt powerful, sure, but it was nowhere near what Ngannou is throwing. I could tell that much.
After the heavy bag, I tried a few other things. I hit some pads with a buddy of mine, who’s also into martial arts. I had him hold them up and I just let loose. I was trying different punches, different angles, just trying to feel that power. It was tiring, man. After a few rounds, I was gassed. But it was also kind of exhilarating. It’s like, you can feel the force you’re generating, even if it’s just a fraction of what Ngannou’s got. I found that compilation of his best knockouts in UFC, which helped me a lot to do this.
The last thing I did was watch some slow-motion videos of Ngannou’s punches landing. It’s crazy to see the impact, the way the other guy’s face ripples, the sweat flying. It’s clear that this isn’t just about brute strength. There’s technique, timing, precision. It’s a whole package.
So, what did I learn from all this? Well, first off, Francis Ngannou is a beast. No surprise there. But I also got a new appreciation for the skill and athleticism involved in mixed martial arts. It’s not just about being strong. It’s about how you use that strength.
- Watched a ton of Ngannou’s fights.
- Tried to replicate his power on a heavy bag and pads.
- Watched slow-motion videos to study his technique.
And hey, maybe I’ll keep working on my own punches. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be able to hit like a heavyweight, but not like Ngannou. That guy is in a league of his own.
