Francis Ngannou attempted a superman punch in the final round of his fight with Tyson Fury.
Ngannou exceeded all expectations in the clash, dropping Fury with a clubbing left hook in the third round, and employing a measured approach throughout preventing Fury from landing any sustained offence.
Heading into the tenth round Ngannou had the star-studded crowd in attendance behind him, and appeared to be building in confidence.
Then, with less than a minute remaining in the bout, the former UFC star pumped a jab before launching into a superman punch that bemused the TNT Sport Box Office commentary team.
The superman punch is a move seen in MMA and often deployed by former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre.
In MMA and other striking sports the superman punch is intended to create an opening by feinting a rear-leg low kick before launching into a cross, catching the opponent off guard and generating additional power in the strike.
![Francis Ngannou attempted a superman punch in the final round of his clash with Tyson Fury](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/29/00/77128763-12684373-image-a-65_1698536931293.jpg)
Francis Ngannou attempted a superman punch in the final round of his clash with Tyson Fury
![Fury slipped out of the way of the strike leaving the commentary team bemused](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/29/00/77128765-12684373-image-a-66_1698536993979.jpg)
Fury slipped out of the way of the strike leaving the commentary team bemused
![Despite being dropped in the fight, Fury ultimately emerged victorious via split decision](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/29/00/77128989-12684373-Fury_ultimately_emerged_victorious-a-68_1698537305500.jpg)
Despite being dropped in the fight, Fury ultimately emerged victorious via split decision