The UFC on ESPN 1 headliner came and went in just 26 seconds after Francis Ngannou made quick work of Cain Velasquez with a knockout victory.
How the fight came to an end is up for debate. Was it an Ngannou short punch? Or was it Velasquez’s knee buckling that did it? Maybe it was some combination? Depends on who you ask.
Regardless, Ngannou now has rebounded from two straight losses – including that snoozer with Derrick Lewis – with two emphatic knockout wins over wrestlers in Curtis Blaydes and Velasquez, and “The Predator” is back to asking for a title shot.
Meanwhile, on the other side, what a disappointing return for Velasquez after two-and-a-half years away from the octagon. The former two-time UFC heavyweight champion’s career has been marred by a succession of injuries, and it appears he could be on the shelf again for some time depending on the severity of his knee injury.
With that in mind, for our Daily Debate, we wanted to know how you’re spinning this: Is Ngannou winning or Velasquez losing the bigger story? The results (via Twitter):
To hear MMAjunkie Radio hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” debate the topic, watch the video above.
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