Tyson Fury barely won a split decision over Francis Ngannou after being knocked down.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou delivered an exceptional performance tonight on ESPN+ PPV, almost knocking out Tyson Fury in 10 intense rounds inside Boulevard Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite his efforts, he fell short when the final scorecards were revealed.

Despite the pressure from Fury, Ngannou remained composed throughout the fight, with the aim of controlling the fight's pace.

Towards the end of the first round, Fury found his rhythm, utilizing feints and eventually landing a powerful right hand. In the second round, Ngannou displayed an increase in speed, landing several strong strikes.