Francis Ngannou vs Anthony Hamilton
The Story
Then-prospect Francis Ngannou against Anthony "Freight Train" Hamilton in 2016 — and the signature uppercut KO that put the future heavyweight champion on the UFC's roadmap.
The Stakes
- •Ngannou's prospect breakthrough into top-fifteen heavyweight
- •Hamilton's roster spot in a developing division
- •Heavyweight prelim finishing spotlight
- •Ngannou's narrative arc toward contender status