Francis Ngannou defeated Linss by knockout late in the first round, finishing with a left hand that left his opponent dazed. Netflix coverage did not provide a clear replay of an uppercut that may have preceded the finishing sequence. Linss weighed only 100 kg at the weigh-in, making Ngannou 16 kg heavier, the largest weight advantage Ngannou has ever had in a fight. Despite Linss being a lower-level opponent who was never considered near the top, the fight lasted 4.5 minutes due to grappling exchanges and clinch work where Linss attempted takedowns. All striking exchanges ended badly for Linss, and Ngannou appeared to be in good form both physically and as a fighter. The post expressed regret that Ngannou's scheduled bout with Vadim Nemkov did not materialize.
