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

Ngannou looking for "explosive knockout" after weigh ins ahead of UFC 270

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

• Francis Ngannou (C) def. Ciryl Gane (IC) via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
• Deiveson Figuiredo def. Brandon Moreno (C) via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
• Michel Pereira def. Andre Fialho via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Said Nurmagomedov def. Cody Stamann via first-round submission (guillotine choke, 0:47)
• Michael Morales def. Trevin Giles via first-round TKO (strikes, 4:06)

[23 January 2022 03:20 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Giles vs Morales

Here we go, Trevin Giles vs Michael Morales in a welterweight bout to kick off the main card.

[23 January 2022 03:06 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane

The main card is finally upon us. The atmosphere in Anaheim’s Honda Center seems electric right now. Imagine what it will be like when Ngannou and Gane face off right before tonight’s main event.

[23 January 2022 02:59 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Henry def. Barcelos

What an entertaining UFC debut from Henry – on relatively short notice, too!

After 26 pro fights, at 34 years old, the Californian finally takes to the Octagon and he scores a statement victory.

[23 January 2022 02:58 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Henry def. Barcelos

Victor Henry def. Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

[23 January 2022 02:56 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Barcelos vs Henry

Round 3

A late push from Barcelos! He connects with numerous clean hooks and uppercuts in close!

Will that be enough to take the round? Did the Brazilian claim the first two in any case?

Indy Sport gives the second and third rounds to Henry...

[23 January 2022 02:54 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Barcelos vs Henry

Round 3

Lovely left body kick into a right jab from Henry.

Barcelos is still landing the heavier punches, but Henry’s volume is so impressive. He lands a few front kicks.

Barcelos sees a takedown stuffed... he looks to be fading here...

Henry keeps up the pressure then grabs Barcelos against the fence. Henry has forcibly swung the momentum of this fight in his favour and might be on course for a decision win.

[23 January 2022 02:48 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Barcelos vs Henry

Round 2

The pace is still frantic in this second round, with competitive striking exchanges on the feet.

Henry has taken momentum from the first round into this frame, busting up Barcelos’ nose.

Barcelos fires back with heavy hooks, but Henry is withstanding the power so far...

[23 January 2022 02:43 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Barcelos vs Henry

Round 1

Barcelos pulls off a sweep, but Henry manages to stand at the earliest opportunity.

A great flurry from Henry late in the round! He seems to have Barcelos fazed and lands multiple knees against the fence!

[23 January 2022 02:41 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Barcelos vs Henry

Round 1

Barcelos looking fast and dangerous right away. He lands a beautiful counter uppercut.

Henry fires back with a great left hand, though! It appears to hurt Barcelos, but the Brazilian soon recovers.

A very technical first round here.

[23 January 2022 02:36 · Alex Pattle]

UFC 270: Barcelos vs Henry

Barcelos and Henry were due to fight one another in December, but the bout was postponed on the day it was set to take place as Henry tested positive for Covid.