Main Event | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Francis N'Gannou defeats Cain Velasquez via KO/TKO at 0:26 of Round 1
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N'Gannou
KO/TKO
Round 1
Francis N'Gannou Cain Velasquez
"The Predator"
12-3-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 14-2-0 | ||
Climbed to 13-3 | Record After Fight | Fell to 14-3 | ||
+165 (Slight Underdog) | Betting Odds | -200 (Moderate Favorite) | ||
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Paris, France | Fighting out of | San Jose, California | ||
32 years, 5 months, 1 week, 5 days | Age at Fight | 36 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, 6 days | ||
258.0 lbs (117.0 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 248.0 lbs (112.5 kgs) | ||
6'4" (193cm) | Height | 6'1" (186cm) | ||
83.0" (211cm) | Reach | 77.0" (196cm) | ||
MMA Factory | Gym | American Kickboxing Academy |

- Bout Information
- Event: UFC on ESPN 1: N'Gannou vs. Velasquez
- Date: Sunday 02.17.2019 at 09:00 PM ET
- Referee: Jason Herzog
- Venue: Talking Stick Resort Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
- TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
- Velasquez Total Disclosed Pay: $450,000
- N'Gannou Total Disclosed Pay: $220,000
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Event Discussion
02.19.2019 | 9:38 PM ET
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