Fury during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/tysonfury
One of the most violent sports on the planet, MMA is clearly not for all audiences. However, even for fans of combat sports, Mixed Martial Arts may not be appealing. Tyson Fury , for example, revealed in an interview on the 'ALF Global' podcast this Wednesday (26) that he doesn't like some aspects seen in events like the UFC.
Contrary to the common belief of many casual fans, the multi-time boxing champion said he doesn't find himself entertained when MMA fights take the grappling route, one of the sport's most distinctive aspects.
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"I don't know anything about MMA. And I only find MMA exciting when they're standing up and punching each other in the face. When they're fighting on the ground, I don't like it, I just don't enjoy it," he stated.
❌🤼♂️ Tyson Fury finds grappling in MMA boring & only likes when the fighters stand and bang:
"I don't know anything about MMA. And I only find MMA exciting when they stand up and punch each other in the face.
When they're on the floor wrestling, no good to me, I don't like it.”… pic.twitter.com/ybkj7t7TE1
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) August 26, 2026
Tyson Fury has already had an intense duel with Francis Ngannou.
Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury in a super boxing fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Despite not intending to compete in the world's most famous octagon, Fury has already had the opportunity to share the ring with an MMA star: Francis Ngannou . After the Cameroonian's controversial departure from the UFC, the two faced off in boxing in October 2023. The Briton emerged victorious, but suffered a knockdown early in the fight.
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