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: Giles vs Morales
Here we go, Trevin Giles vs Michael Morales in a welterweight bout to kick off the main card.
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.
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.
UFC 270: Henry def. Barcelos
Victor Henry def. Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
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...
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.
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...
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!
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.
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