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UFC 270 Fighter Salaries: Francis Ngannou leads the pack
Due to tonight’s event taking place in California, the UFC 270: ‘Ngannou vs. Gane’ fighter salaries were made public by the CSAC. Saturday’s pay-per-view fight card was headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. To the surprise of many, the heavyweight clash went the full twenty-five minutes, […]
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Jon Jones reacts after Francis Ngannou defeats Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
Jon Jones clearly tuned in to watch tonight’s UFC 270 main event between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) and Gane (10-1 MMA) collided this evening in a highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout. It was widely believed that Jon Jones (26-1 MMA), the promotions former longtime UFC light heavyweight champion, would be […]
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Pros react after Francis Ngannou defeats Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
Tonight’s UFC 270 event was headlined by a heavyweight title unification bout between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since March of 2021 at UFC 260, where he scored a second round knockout over Stipe Miocic to become the promotions undisputed heavyweight world champion. Meanwhile, Ciryl […]
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UFC 270 Results: Francis Ngannou defeats Ciryl Gane (Highlights)
Tonight’s UFC 270 event is headlined by a heavyweight title unification bout between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) most recently competed back in March of 2021 at UFC 260, where he scored a second round knockout over Stipe Miocic to become the promotions undisputed heavyweight world champion. Meanwhile, Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) captured […]
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Francis Ngannou is extra motivated after receiving DM’s from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson: “The enthusiasm, the motivation of that message”
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou claims he is extra motivated after receiving DM’s from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) will return to the Octagon in tonight’s UFC 270 main event for a title unification bout with current interim title holder and former training partner Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA). It is a fascinating matchup […]
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UFC 270: ‘Ngannou vs. Gane’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 270 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) most recently competed back in March of 2021 at UFC 260, where he scored a second round knockout over Stipe Miocic to become the promotions heavyweight world champion. Meanwhile, Ciryl […]
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Francis Ngannou tells Ciryl Gane he “respects” him but promises they will have a “war” at UFC 270
Francis Ngannou is expecting a war against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. In the lead-up to the UFC 270 heavyweight title unification bout, Ngannou and Gane have taken shots at one another over their past training sessions. Both men claim they knocked down the other in sparring and given Ngannou’s feud with Gane’s coach, which […]
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Sean O’Malley shares prediction for Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
Sean O’Malley has made his prediction for the the upcoming Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane fight tomorrow night, Saturday January 22nd at 9pm central time. Yes, UFC 270 features the much anticipated matchup between the two in the Heavyweight Main Event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Speaking on YouTube, O’Malley shared his thoughts […]
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Ciryl Gane denies being KO’d by Francis Ngannou in sparring: “Maybe it’s a strategy to intimidate me?”
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 men would ideally prefer […]
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Francis Ngannou shoots down the idea of fighting Jon Jones next: “I’m done with that fight”
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is no longer interested in the idea of fighting Jon Jones next. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) is set to square off with his former teammate and current interim title holder Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC 270 pay-per-view event. It was widely believed that Jon Jones (26-1 […]
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Dana White sends a stern message to Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270, tells him to focus on Ciryl Gane not boxing
Dana White has sent a message to Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270. In the main event of the first pay-per-view card in 2022, Ngannou is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against the interim champ, Ciryl Gane. It’s a fascinating fight due to them being ex-training partners, but a big […]
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Dana White casts doubt on Jon Jones fighting the winner of Ngannou vs Gane: “Maybe he doesn’t fight at heavyweight”
UFC President Dana white has cast doubt on the idea of Jon Jones fighting the winner of Saturday’s ‘Ngannou vs Gane’ main event. The Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA) vs Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) heavyweight title bout takes place at UFC 270 on January 22nd at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Most in the MMA world […]
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Daniel Cormier claims he’s “heard whispers” that endless contract drama has “taken a toll” on Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has said that the contract drama between Francis Ngannou and the UFC may be impacting him. It’s no secret that Francis Ngannou has had his fair share of disagreements with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of this writing he’s still part of the roster but after UFC 270 this Saturday, his […]
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Francis Ngannou claims he previously badly KO’d Ciryl Gane in sparring
The mind games between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane continued on Wednesday with ‘The Predator’ claiming he previously KO’d the Frenchman. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) and Gane (10-0 MMA) are set to meet in the main event of UFC 270 this Saturday with the promotions undisputed heavyweight title up for grabs. While the matchup alone is […]
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UFC 270 | Pro fighters make their picks for Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane title fight
In the main event of UFC 270, the heavyweight title is up for grabs as Francis Ngannou looks to defend the belt for the first time against the interim champ, Ciryl Gane. Heading into the fight, Ngannou is a +135 underdog while the Frenchman is a -155 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out […]
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Fernand Lopez hopes to squash beef with Francis Ngannou after UFC 270
Fernand Lopez is the current MMA trainer to UFC interim heavyweight title holder Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) and the previous trainer of UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA). Lopez established the largest gym in France, the ‘MMA Factory’ in 2013. This coming Saturday, January 22nd at UFC 270 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, […]
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Jon Jones excited to “learn so much” about Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou at UFC 270
UFC star Jon Jones has said that he’s excited to learn more about Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou this weekend. This Saturday night, Francis Ngannou will defend the UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. The two former teammates will lock horns in one of the biggest title fights […]
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Ciryl Gane says keeping the distance is key to defeating Francis Ngannou, wants to be the first person to finish him
Ciryl Gane is well-aware of Francis Ngannou’s power due to the time they spent training with one another. Gane and Ngannou used to train with each other years ago and during that time, the Frenchman says he remembers the power of the champ. He also says he enters every fight knowing he can get knocked […]
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Francis Ngannou to receive half of UFC 270 purse in Bitcoin
Francis Ngannou will be getting half of his UFC 270 pay in Bitcoin, the heavyweight champion revealed on Tuesday. Ngannou partnered with Cash App which will turn half of his purse into bitcoin. As well, “The Predator” is also giving away $300,000 worth of Bitcoin to fans on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. “After learning […]
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Francis Ngannou claims his psychiatrist warned him to “watch out” for former coach Fernand Lopez
Francis Ngannou will be defending his heavyweight belt for the first time this coming weekend. On Saturday, January 22nd at UFC 270 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA) will go head to head with current interim champion Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA). Ngannou’s former coach, Fernand Lopez, is a former Cameroonian mixed […]
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Ciryl Gane extends friendly message to Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270: “Good luck my man. Do your best because I’m gonna do my best”
UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has extended his best wishes to Francis Ngannou as the countdown to UFC 270 continues. This Saturday night in Anaheim, Ciryl Gane will meet Francis Ngannou with the UFC heavyweight championship being on the line. Gane is the interim champ after beating Derrick Lewis back at UFC 265 but Ngannou, as […]
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Dana White reacts to Tyson Fury’s callout of UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou
Dana White has shared his thoughts on Tyson Fury’s callout of reigning UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Tyson Fury, a two-time world heavyweight champion, who has held the WBC and The Ring magazine titles since defeating Deontay Wilder in 2020, recently took to Twitter to callout the UFC’s heavyweight champion in Ngannou. “Who would like […]
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Francis Ngannou will never fight for UFC again on current deal: “I will not fight for $500,000 or $600,000 anymore”
Francis Ngannou is looking to get a pay raise. Ngannou, the current heavyweight champion, will defend his belt against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. In the lead-up to the fight, it has been made clear that this is the last fight on Ngannou’s contract and he has been unhappy with the […]
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Tai Tuivasa shares his prediction for next Saturday’s UFC 270 title fight between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has given his thoughts on the upcoming battle between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. In the main event of UFC 270, Francis Ngannou will finally defend his UFC heavyweight title for the first time when he goes head to head with Ciryl Gane. It marks the beginning of what could prove […]
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John McCarthy slams Francis Ngannou’s former coach for breaking “code” and leaking sparring footage: “Shame on you”
John McCarthy has slammed Fernand Lopez for threatening to release sparring footage between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Later this month at UFC 270, Francis Ngannou will defend his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in one of the most highly-anticipated heavyweight bouts in years. The two men were formerly teammates under the guidance of […]
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Sean O’Malley admits Francis Ngannou is “big and terrifying” but doesn’t fancy his chances against Tyson Fury
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley believes Tyson Fury would have enough to beat Francis Ngannou in a boxing match. While many fans are excited about Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, others are concerned about what the future holds for “The Predator” after this bout. It’s no secret that Ngannou and the UFC have […]
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Francis Ngannou shares his thoughts on Nate Diaz: “I think he’s just a psychopath”
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has given his amusing thoughts on fellow UFC star Nate Diaz. While he may never have won a title in the promotion, Nate Diaz is still regarded as one of the biggest names to ever walk through the doors of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. From his persona outside the cage […]
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Chael Sonnen scolds Tyson Fury for “silly” challenge to Francis Ngannou: “Where is the pride within your sport?”
Chael Sonnen was not impressed with the “silliness” displayed by combat sports heavyweights Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. Fury, the reigning WBC and The Ring magazine heavyweight champion, took to social media on Thursday where he posed the following question: “Who would like to see me fight this beast (Francis Ngannou) boxing rules @ufc gloves?” ‘The […]