UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is just as confused as anyone about why company president Dana White didn’t put the belt around him at UFC 270. Ngannou grinded out a hard-fought victory against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. While it wasn’t quite the showcase that everyone expected, he used his vastly improved wrestling and patience
Francis Ngannou won his big UFC 270 fight against Ciryl Gane on Saturday night but another battle is about to heat up: the one between him and the UFC over his contractual status. The defense against Gane marked the final fight on Ngannou’s contract. But because Ngannou won, a champion’s clause kicks in, keeping “The
Andre Fialho spoke to MMA Junkie and other reporters at UFC 270 media day ahead of his welterweight fight with Michel Pereira on Saturday in Anaheim. Visit us on the web: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get the latest MMA news and videos. Connect
3:13 AM ET Jeff Wagenheim Francis Ngannou has built a championship fighting career by unleashing blows with earth-shattering impact. Prior to Saturday night, the UFC heavyweight champion had finished his five most recent fights by knockout, three in less than a minute. Ngannou’s UFC 270 main event in Anaheim, California, ended with challenger Ciryl Gane
ANAHEIM — Bantamweight Said Nurmagomedov speaks with reporters backstage at the Honda Center after submitting Cody Stamann in under a minute at UFC 270 on Saturday. Nurmagomedov talks the biggest win of his career, eyeing a fight with Marlon Vera, or a top-15 opponent next, and when he’d like to get back inside the octagon.
Jan 21, 2022; Anaheim, CA, USA; UFC host Joe Rogan interviews Brandon Moreno during weigh-ins for UFC 270 at Anaheim Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports An intriguing heavyweight title fight headlines the first UFC pay-per-view event of 2022. UFC 270, on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif., features champion Francis Ngannou of
Figueiredo put the fight on the mat in the opening minute of round three, but Moreno wasted no time getting back to his feet. Figueiredo proceeded to knock Moreno off balance with a left hand, but the Mexican roared back to sting his foe several times with his own left. “Deus da Guerra” had the
UFC 270 Official Scorecard: Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou defended his title for the first time on Saturday against previously unbeaten interim titleholder Ciryl Gane. The three judges that scored the fight were Ron McCarthy, Sal D’Amato, and Derek Cleary. Gane was up on the scorecards after two rounds, but Ngannou
(via Zuffa LLC) Francis Ngannou’s issues with the UFC go beyond money. Ngannou went one-on-one with Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. This was a title unification bout as Ngannou held the UFC Heavyweight Championship, while Gane laid claim to the interim gold. Something had to give inside the Honda Center in
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell is finding out the hard way that there will always be music critics, even if they’re in your own family. Mitchell, an undefeated prospect who has emerged as a UFC fan favorite, recently put out his first rap mixtape Pasture Fire on social media. Fans gave “Thug Nasty” mostly rave reviews
Fun fact: the UFC has never hosted a quadrilogy of fights. That’s because typically, a trilogy is all it takes to figure out who is the superior fighter. But with Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo now both 1-1-1 against each other following UFC 270, we may finally have a reason for a fourth fight to
1:09 AM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Francis Ngannou is the most frightening power puncher in UFC history. But he reminded everyone Saturday night that he is not only that. Ngannou showed off a well-rounded game — and immeasurable heart — befitting the champion he is. Down on the cards early, the hardest-hitting man maybe ever
The UFC’s summertime festivities are back. The promotion announced Saturday that UFC 276 will take place on July 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the 10th anniversary of International Fight Week. Last year, the weeklong fanfest was postponed until September due to the outbreak of COVID-19. No bouts have been announced
Jan 22, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Francis Ngannou speaks with media following his championship victory at UFC 270 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports In an incredible turn of events, the UFC’s king of the fast knockout saved his heavyweight championship with his wrestling game. Francis Ngannou of Las Vegas, by
UFC returned to Honda Center for the first time in over two years with a heavyweight title unification bout that will saw former teammates collide, as UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou battled interim champion Ciryl Gane. Newly crowned UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno ran it back with former titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event. Who Won Bonuses At UFC 270?
Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou defended his title for the first time in the UFC 270 main event on Saturday, but it doesn’t seem to have improved his position with the fight promotion. UFC president Dana White usually puts the belt around the waist of the champion following a title bout. On Saturday, he did not.
Image Credit: CBS Sports UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has denied that he was knocked out by rival Francis Ngannou in a previous training session. With UFC 270 being just over 24 hours away, it’s no surprise to see that the tension is really beginning to build between main eventers Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Both
Champ Brandon Moreno heads west with his team. Deiveson Figueiredo arrives by air. Champion Francis Ngannou visits a gym with history. Interim king Ciryl Gane talks to media. UFC 270 is on Saturday, January 22. Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http://bit.ly/2uJRzRR Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service