Cain Velasquez vs Francis Ngannou

UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez

Feb 17, 2019Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Cain Velasquez

Record: 14-3-0

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Francis Ngannou

Record: 17-3-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Cain Velasquez

Francis Ngannou

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Cain Velasquez

Francis Ngannou

Cain Velasquez vs Francis Ngannou AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Cain Velasquez vs Francis Ngannou

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UFC Record Breakdown

Cain Velasquez

KO/TKO (69%)

Decision (14%)

Losses (17%)

Francis Ngannou

KO/TKO (66%)

Sub (7%)

Decision (15%)

Losses (13%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense85%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ95%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy41%

Grappling Efficiency67%

Takedown Defense71%

Cardio & Endurance71%

Fight IQ85%

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Cain Velasquez

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From opening bell, Cain Velasquez can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 6.4 significant strikes per minute while Francis Ngannou looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (69%)

Decision (14%)

Losses (17%)

Cain Velasquez breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense85%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ95%

Cain Velasquez's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Francis Ngannou must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Francis Ngannou owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (62%) but must solve the 85% sprawl from Cain Velasquez.

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Francis Ngannou

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (66%)

Sub (7%)

Decision (15%)

Losses (13%)

Francis Ngannou breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy41%

Grappling Efficiency67%

Takedown Defense71%

Cardio & Endurance71%

Fight IQ85%

Francis Ngannou's recent form

Cain Velasquez vs Francis Ngannou Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'1" (185 cm)

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6'4" (193 cm)

Weight

240 lbs (109 kg)

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250 lbs (113 kg)

Reach

77" (196 cm)

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83" (211 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Cain Velasquez vs Francis Ngannou AI Analysis

Pace delta

+4.0 significant strikes/min

Cain Velasquez averages 6.4 significant strikes per minute while Francis Ngannou sits at 2.3.

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