Some of the Most Boring Fights in the History of UFC

Most Boring Fights In The History Of UFC

UFC has given us some of the greatest fights, but also the most boring ones. Here are some that will put you to sleep-

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The bout between the two seemed more like a game of defence, which made the audience doze-off midway, making it one unforgettably boring fight.

Francis Ngannou vs Derrick Lewis, UFC 226 (Heavyweight championship)

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And the last but not the least, the fight that put Israel Adesanya to sleep! Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza at UFC 274 (Women's strawweight championship)

Adesanya, who once gave fans the most boring fight himself, called it the most boring title fight ever.

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Most Boring Fights In The History Of UFC

The bout between the two seemed more like a game of defence, which made the audience doze-off midway, making it one unforgettably boring fight.

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