Ngannou TKOs Blaydes in 0:25 seconds of UFC China main event
The main event of UFC Fight Night 141 in Beijing, China featured a rematch between top heavyweight contenders Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes.
The main event of UFC Fight Night 141 in Beijing, China featured a rematch between top heavyweight contenders Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes. The fight was a rematch between the two fighters who first fought in 2016 in which Ngannou won by doctor stoppage after the second round.
If there was any doubt about Francis Ngannou’s first win over Curtis Blaydes in 2016, he left no doubt the second time around.
Ngannou (12-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) needed just 45 seconds to stop Blaydes (10-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) with a TKO. An overhand right took Blaydes off his feet, and Ngannou never let him recover.
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It feels really good, man, Ngannou said. Listen, man: I’m back. Listen to what I’m saying: I’m back. … Junior Dos Santos, Alexander Volkov or revenge against Stipe Miocic. That fight, I didn’t do well and I really want to fix it.
source: mmajunkie.com
Official Result: Franciss Ngannou defeated Curtis Blaydes by TKO (Punches, Round 1, 0:25)
Holy shiiiiiit! #UFCBeijing
Francis Ngannou starches Curtis Blaydes after just twenty-five seconds.
If you thought he was gone… the predator is back! https://t.co/zslvg5A44i
— Darren Russell (@DarrenRussell_) November 24, 2018
Play-By-Play
Round 1 – Ngannou opens the fight with a hard leg kick. Ngannou comes over the top with a huge right hand that knocks Blaydes down. Blaydes tries to get back up but he’s hurt badly. Ngannou follows up with punches as Blaydes tries to cover up. He drops again and the referee jumps in to stop it. Blaydes pops up back to his feet and protests the stoppage, but the fight is over.
source: mmajunkie.com
Social Timeline
Lessons learned.
Most importantly, FRANCIS NGANNOU IS BACK! #UFCBeijing pic.twitter.com/M0G4AyhkAf
— UFC (@ufc) November 24, 2018
4️⃣4️⃣ SECONDS! #UFCBeijing pic.twitter.com/nIQCNIXom6
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NO ONE MAN SHOULD HAVE ALL THAT POWER! #UFCBeijing pic.twitter.com/MeloRA3lkX
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One punch is all it takes.@Francis_Ngannou #UFCBeijing pic.twitter.com/fikHw4kxPl
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