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Curtis Blaydes vs. Francis Ngannou Rematch Booked For UFC in Beijing

Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight contenders Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes are set to run back their April 2016 encounter, as ESPN first reported on Thursday that the two have agreed to rematch at UFC Fight Night 141 in Beijing on Nov. 24.

The two previously over two years ago, with Ngannou winning by TKO in the second round. Since then, their career tracks have diverged quite a bit. “The Predator” continued his ascent through the heavyweight rankings, eventually scoring a tile shot at former champion Stipe Miocic’s belt.