Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Ngannou and Blaydes met in a five-round heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 on Saturday, November 24. Ngannou is 19-3 overall and 6-2 in the UFC. Blaydes is 20-6 and 5-1 (1 NC). Ngannou has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Blaydes has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Blaydes is five years younger. Ngannou won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 0:45.
| Stat | Ngannou | Blaydes |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 82" | 80" |
| Age | 32 | 27 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 6-2 | 5-1 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 1.8 | 4.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 47% | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 58% |
| Takedown Defense | 69% | 25% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 1:03 |
| Finish Rate | 75% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:05 | 11:06 |
