UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane January 20, 2020 by Marc Jerbs

On Saturday, the first mixed martial arts event of the year starts with UFC 270.

It will be headlined by the heavyweight championship bout between defending champion Francis Ngannou and interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane.

Main card starts 9:00PM ET at the Honda Center.

Francis Ngannou have won five straight fights and answered the critic with a superb win over Stipe Miocic last March.

He has improved his game with a strong takedown defense.

His trademark punches are still as dangerous and powerful.

Frenchman Ciryl Gane is undefeated and has a 10-0 overall record.

He defeated Derrick Lewis to claim the interim heavyweight title which earned him championship match against current heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

Ciryl Gane is a smooth and fluid fighter.

He will let the match flow in his favor before he will take the initiative to beat his opponent.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed Ciryl Gane as the favorite to win the heavyweight title fight against Francis Ngannou in UFC 270.