UFC 270 LIVE: Ngannou vs Gane fight results and latest updates
The UFC heavyweight title is on the line in the main event, while the men’s flyweight belt will also be contested
The first major UFC event of the year has arrived, with two massive title fights topping the card at UFC 270.
In the main event, an undisputed heavyweight champion will be crowned as Francis Ngannou defends his belt against interim title holder Ciryl Gane. The opponents are former teammates, with the build-up to their clash tonight coloured by arguments over who had more success in their old sparring sessions. Ngannou is the most feared power-puncher in UFC history, the French-Cameroonian’s professional mixed martial arts record standing at 16-3 – while his UFC record is 11-2 since his debut in 2015, with 10 of those wins coming via knockout or TKO. Meanwhile, Frenchman Gane is undefeated at 10-0, having gone 3-0 in 2021 to claim the interim heavyweight title and establish himself as Ngannou’s first challenger.
In the co-main event in Anaheim, Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo will complete a trilogy of flyweight title fights. The rivals drew in their initial meeting in December 2020, allowing Figueiredo to hang onto the belt, before Mexican Moreno submitted the Brazilian last June to take the gold.
Follow live updates and fight results from the UFC 270 main card and prelims, below.
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Round 2
Ngannou checks a couple of outside leg kicks – neither thrown too hard by Gane.
Ngannou returns fire before Gane throws a combination up top and exits.
Right now, the fight is happening at Gane's preferred tempo. Ngannou isn't committing to too much.
Gane clips Ngannou as the champion enters!
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Round 1
Some big shots for Ngannou in that round, but they didn’t seem to faze Gane...
Ngannou is breathing heavily as the first round comes to an end.
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Round 1
Ngannou swings big with his right hand but misses the hook.
The heavyweights grapple in the centre of the Octagon, and Ngannou forces the interim champion back to the fence.
Gane reverses the position as the final minute of the round arrives.
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Round 1
An elbow appears to land for Gane.
Ngannou with a harsh hook to the body then a big uppercut to the head!
He gets a few more heavy shots in, but Gane survives the power so far...
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Round 1
Ngannou takes the centre of the Octagon, Gane bouncing by the fence. He throws a leg kick and shoots for a double-leg takedown.
Ngannou defends but is driven to the opposite side of the ring. Nice knee from the champion in close.
Ngannou reclaims the centre of the ring as the pair separate. Again Gane kicks low, then ducks as Ngannou swings at him.
Ngannou holds Gane against the cage.
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Ngannou emulating Conor McGregor as his name is announced by Bruce Buffer – taking to the centre of the ring and motioning to the sky.
He and Gane touch gloves.
HERE WE GO!!!
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Ngannou is wearing bands under his knees. You have to wonder why that is...
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane
Out comes Ngannou (16-3) to “God’s Plan” by Drake.
If God exists, you have to think Ngannou would be his exact design for the ideal UFC heavyweight champion...
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