Two heavyweights heading in opposite directions will collide for a second time in Beijing.
When Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes meet in a rematch on Saturday at UFC Beijing, the circumstances will be considerably different from their first fight. Back in April 2016, Ngannou was looking to capitalize on an impressive knockout of Luis Henrique in his UFC debut, while Blaydes was just beginning his career in the Octagon. Ngannou defeated Blaydes via doctor stoppage, part of a six-fight UFC win streak that earned him a shot at then-champion Stipe Miocic.