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UFC Fight Night 86 results recap: Francis Ngannou vs Curtis Blaydes fight review and analysis

Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes went to war at UFC Fight Night 86 inside Arena Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia. In a strong showing, Ngannou forced a stoppage. Find out how below!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight prospects Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes dueled last night (April 9, 2016) at UFC Fight Night 86 inside Arena Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia.

Heavyweight is not known for its fighters under the age of 30, so it's a rare moment when a pair of them collide. In this case, Ngannou was the older man with more experience, as he already scored a vicious knockout in his UFC debut.