Gallery Photos: Best of Francis Ngannou view 19 images Cain Velasquez ’s return to the octagon is official. The former UFC heavyweight champ will meet Francis Ngannou in February’s UFC on ESPN 1 headliner. Following reports of the matchup earlier this month, the UFC has confirmed Velasquez (14-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will fight for the first time in more than two years when he takes on Ngannou (12-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in a marquee heavyweight bout (via Twitter ). Velasquez is BACK! @CainMMA returns to face @Francis_Ngannou in the main event at #UFCPhoenix Feb. 17 on @ESPN ! pic.twitter.com/TUsrLNc6r5 — UFC (@ufc) December 26, 2018 UFC on ESPN 1 takes place Feb
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Francis Ngannou vs. Cain Velasquez official as UFC on ESPN 1 headliner – MMA Junkie