UFC 270 results: Francis Ngannou wins decision over Ciryl Gane

Get the Full StoryFrancis Ngannou used his wrestling to win a decision over Ciryl Gane, and remain the undisputed heavyweight champion in the UFC 270 PPV main event Photo by Chris Unger Zuffa LLC

Francis Ngannou just used his wrestling to win a decision over Ciryl Gane and remain the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in the UFC 270 PPV main event. We have an undisputed heavyweight champion of the world thanks to the UFC 270 main event that saw the true king, Francis Ngannou, use his takedowns and top control in the later rounds to win a unanimous decision over the interim champion, Ciryl Gane. Who saw this sort of style coming from the man who has been brutalizing his adversaries with ferocious haymakers? This makes six wins in a row for the baddest man on the planet, who has also now successfully defended his crown. Stay tuned to see who will be next to challenge Ngannou, who just showcased a new wrestling wrinkle in his game. As if he wasn t scary enough before.

Ngannou pressured first, but Gane threatened with a takedown before clinching up. When they broke apart, Gane was looking to jab and move, while Ngannou stalked forward. They clinched back up against the fence, with Gane pressing Ngannou against it. It wasn t the most ferocious pace ever, but the big men stayed busy.

The second act witnessed Gane stay on the outside, avoiding the power of Ngannou, but still scoring with his own strikes. He was launching and landing a variety of kicks, and to all levels of the body. When Ngannou exploded, Gane just wasn t there to be hit.

Ngannou caught a kick in the third round and scored a lifting takedown and right into side control. Gane worked to improve his position, and found a way back to his feet. Ngannou tossed Gane again, but the fight immediately returned to its feet. After some solo strikes on both sides, Ngannou blasted another takedown to end the round on top.

Gane continued to play the outside to open the fourth frame, pawing with variety and moving away. Ngannou found a way to close the distance and earned a bodylock takedown. When Gane did stand up, Ngannou hit a leg trip to get back on top. Gane couldn t get Francis off of him, and was stuck in the champion s grind.

Gane began the final stanza with a big overhand right, but missed by a mile. He then switched gears and snagged a takedown of his own, but dropped back for a leg lock. Francis escaped the hold and made his way on top, controlling Gane until the bell.

Francis Ngannou def. Ciryl Gane by unanimous decision 48-47 x2, 49-46 : Heavyweight title

ASI DE CERCA Ciryl_Gane cas consigue la sumisi n #UFC270 pic.twitter.com Otg4rKYFYu UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

As responde Ciryl_Gane en este round final #UFC270 pic.twitter.com R429U6nPpo UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

Control total sobre la lona para Francis_Ngannou en este cuarto round #UFC270 pic.twitter.com tiqpIPSddX UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

Patadas potentes de Ciryl_Gane y Francis_Ngannou contesta #UFC270 pic.twitter.com 1Ip4Pffd4k UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

Nuevamente un derrib y el control para Francis_Ngannou #UFC270 pic.twitter.com 3xITH5hLWy UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

Derribo EXPLOSIVO de Francis_Ngannou WOW #UFC270 pic.twitter.com P453fKgnK2 UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

Patada espectacular de Ciryl_Gane conecta #UFC270 pic.twitter.com BJuNAZoYCD UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

Aplica la presi n Ciryl_Gane al comenzar este round #UFC270 pic.twitter.com eJFP7NyupX UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

Primer aviso de Francis_Ngannou en este primer round #UFC270 pic.twitter.com Rk7jAykp8u UFC Espa ol UFCEspanol January 23, 2022

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