UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez

About UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez

UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez, also known as UFC on ESPN 1, was a memorable Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event took place on February 17, 2019 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The main event featured a dynamic match-up between Francis Ngannou and former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, Cain Velasquez.

Making / Production

The production crew and coordination team at the Ultimate Fighting Championship meticulously organized this event, ensuring that every minute detail was executed to perfection. From setting up the fight venue to organizing the schedule, everything was carefully managed to create one of the most intense fight nights of the year.

Actors

• Francis Ngannou: Francis "The Predator" Ngannou is a Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist who played himself in this event. He was the key protagonist, facing off against Cain Velasquez in a thrilling encounter.
• Cain Velasquez: Known as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the UFC’s heavyweight division, Cain Velasquez was the opponent. Despite his extensive experience and technical ability, Velasquez was defeated in this match.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This event marked the UFC's debut on ESPN, following a new distribution deal.
• Despite Obstacles, UFC Fight Night 144: Ngannou vs Velasquez pulled an audience of 1,463,000 viewers.
• Francis Ngannou defeated Cain Velasquez by knockout just 26 seconds into the first round.

Quotes

• "I pushed too hard," A post match quote from Cain Velasquez acknowledging his loss to Francis Ngannou.
• "This is just the beginning... I’m back." Francis Ngannou after his triumphant win against Velasquez.

Music, Soundtrack

• "Born For This" by The Score was featured in the official promo of the event.
• The event was laden with a mix of suspenseful and upbeat tunes to heighten the intensity of the fights.