Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Velasquez and Ngannou met in a five-round heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez on Sunday, February 17. Velasquez is 14-3 overall and 12-2 in the UFC. Ngannou is 19-3 and 7-2. Velasquez has 12 UFC wins, 10 of them inside the distance. Ngannou has 7 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Velasquez gives up five inches of reach. Ngannou won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 0:26.
| Stat | Velasquez | Ngannou |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'4" |
| Reach | 77" | 82" |
| Age | — | 32 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 12-2 | 7-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 58% | 37% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 49% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 43% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 78% | 71% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 71% | 78% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 14% | 22% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:54 | 7:16 |
