The UFC hosted a rare Sunday night event this weekend with UFC on ESPN 1, which took place at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, and aired on ESPN following early prelims on ESPN+. Francis Ngannou (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) continued to reemerge as a top heavyweight title contender in the main event when he needed just 26 seconds to beat Cain Velasquez (14-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) and spoil the former champion’s long-awaited, highly anticipated return to the octagon after more than two years. Ngannou’s finish closed out the card, but there were a number of notable outcomes in the 11 fights prior. For more, check below for 50 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN 1. * * * * General The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event totaled $176,000.
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UFC on ESPN 1 post-event facts: Gracie family finally returns to UFC win column – MMA Junkie