UFC 270: NGANNOU VS GANE & MORENO VS FIGUEIREDO 3 | 6th Round Post-Fight Show

Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & Eddie Mercado, are here to breakdown the UFC 270: ‘N'Gannou vs. Gane’ ESPN+ on PPV event, from Las Vegas, NV. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event.

The UFC showcased ‘The hardest recorded puncher in the world”, Francis N’Gannou, fighting for the Undisputed UFC HW title, his 1st bout since defeating Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. The Frenchman was currently ranked #4 in the men’s overall P4P rankings heading into the Octagon. He squared up against fellow Frenchman, UFC Interim HW Champ, Ciryl Gane, who was currently sitting at #15 in those rankings.

Meanwhile, the co-main event featured our 2nd title fight battle of the night, as UFC FW Champ Brandon Moreno put his Crown as the 1st-ever Mexican-born fighter to win a UFC Championship on the line against top challenger, former Champ, Deiveson Figueiredo, in their trilogy bout. Moreno was currently ranked #10 in the men’s P4P rankings, while Figueiredo hasn’t hit that list, he had secured the #1 slot in their division, just under the champ.

Also on the card, we had a highly-anticipated WW match between Michel ‘Demolidor’ Pereira & Andre Fialho. As well as an exciting matchup between BWs, Cody ‘Spartan’ Stamann & Said Nurmagomedov, not to mention a WW scrap in our main card opener between Michael Morales & Trevin ‘The Problem’ Giles.

For much more detail on the main card & plenty of tidbits about the prelims too, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say about the event last night.

Overall, this now 11-bout card saw 5 1st Rd finishes, 3 KO/TKO’s, 2 subs, & 6 decisions, including our 2 title fights. Rounding things out, 2 fighters were awarded for putting forth POTN efforts: Said Nurmagomedov, & Vanessa Demopoulos; FOTN honors went to Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo.

Here’s a look at the UFC 270: ‘N’Gannou vs Gane’ fight card with full results & updated fight records —

ESPN+ PPV MAIN CARD:
UFC Heavyweight Championship —
At 0:31 — 11. Francis N’Gannou 17-3 DEF. Ciryl Gane 10-1 — DEC, Unanimous (48-47x2, 48-46)

UFC Flyweight Championship —
At 15:14 — 10. Deiveson Figueiredo 21-2 DEF. Brandon Moreno 19-6 — DEC, Unanimous (48-47x3)

At 23:25 — 9. 170lbs: Michel Pereira 27-11 DEF. Andre Fialho 14-4 — DEC, Unanimous (29-28x3)

At 26:49 — 8. 135lbs: Said Nurmagomedov 15-2 DEF. Cody Stamann 19-5 — SUB, Guillotine Choke at 0:47 pf Rd 1

At 31:36 — 7. 170lbs: Michael Morales 13-0 DEF. Trevin Giles 14-4 — KO/TKO, Counter Right to Ground Strikes at 4:06 of Rd 1

ESPN/ESPN+ PRELIMS 8PM/5PM ETPT:
At 35:05 — 6. 135lbs: Victor Henry 22-5 DEF. Raoni Barcelos 16-3 — DEC, Unanimous (30-27x3)

At 41:14 — 5. 170lbs: Jack Della Maddalena 11-2 DEF. Pete Rodriguez 4-1 — KO/TKO, Counter Left at 2:50 of Rd 1

At 44:09 — 4. 135lbs. Tony Gravely 22-7 DEF. Saimon Oliveira 18-4 — DEC, Unanimous (30-27x3)

At 45:15 — 3. 155lbs: Matt Frevola 9-3 DEF. Genaro Valdéz 10-1 — KO/TKO, G&P at 3:15 of Rd 1

UFC FIGHT PASS EARLY PRELIMS 7PM/4PM ETPT:
At 50:31 — 2. 115lbs: Vanessa Demopoulos 7-4 DEF. Silvana Gómez Juárez 10-4 — SUB, Armbar at 2:25 of Rd 1

At 53:21 — 1. 125lbs: Jasmine Jasudavicius 7-1 DEF. Kay Hansen 7-5 — DEC, Unanimous (27-30, 28-29x2)

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