Completed MMA Bout

Cain Velasquez vs. Francis N'Gannou

Main Event | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA

Francis N'Gannou defeats Cain Velasquez via KO/TKO at 0:26 of Round 1

Francis "The Predator" N'Gannou
Cain Velasquez

N'Gannou
KO/TKO
Round 1

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)
Cameroon   Nationality   United States
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
UFC on ESPN 1
  • 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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Velasquez vs. N'Gannou Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 2248  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Velasquez
65%
N'Gannou
35%

Event Discussion

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02.19.2019 | 9:38 PM ET



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02.20.2019 | 11:25 PM ET

Cain Velasquez gets a six month medical suspension
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02.20.2019 | 11:28 PM ET

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