Cain Velasquez vs. Francis NGannou

Main Event | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 17, 2019
W
NGannou defeats Velasquez
L
KO/TKO, Punches 0:26 Round 1 of 5
vs.
KO/TKO 0:26 R1
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Fighter Comparison

12-3-0

Climbed to 13-3
Pro
Record
14-2-0

Fell to 14-3
+165
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-200
(Moderate Favorite)

Cameroon
Nation

United States
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
San Jose
California
32
+5 mos, 1 week, 5 days
Age at Fight 36
+6 mos, 2 wks, 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

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 2,248

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Velasquez
65%
NGannou
35%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on ESPN 1

Fight Details

  • 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 Disclosed Pay: $450,000
  • N'Gannou Disclosed Pay: $220,000
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