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By the Numbers: Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou’s first encounter with Curtis Blaydes was a war, and with their title aspirations on the line, these top heavyweights promise to deliver the same level of intensity when they meet for a second time at UFC Fight Night 141.

The highly anticipated rematch will take place at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing on Nov. 24. As Ngannou sets his mind for a strong finish, here are some of the numbers that have made him such a force at heavyweight.

22: Years old when he started training boxing despite the initial disapproval of his family.