293 lbs Francis Ngannou Almost Cancels UFC 281 Title Fight

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[{"selector":"#anim-f4ce5f1f-427e-4bb4-9606-a0a19b51b728 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-14.775243615790778%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] UFC 281 is one of the most stacked cards of the year and it's a crucial fight for Zhang Weili after her knockout win over Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

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293 lbs Francis Ngannou Almost Cancels UFC 281 Title Fight

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