UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane
United States
Main Card • Final
Cameroon
R5, 5:00
Undisputed Title Fight
France
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Portugal
Russia
R1, 0:47
Performance of the Night
Ecuador
R1, 4:06
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 2:59
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:15
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 2:25
Performance of the Night
Argentina
Canada
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Undisputed Title
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno each earned $50,000 for their razor-thin five-round championship trilogy classic.
Performance of the Night: Said Nurmagomedov pocketed $50,000 for his lightning-fast 47-second guillotine choke submission over Cody Stamann.
Performance of the Night: Vanessa Demopoulos secured $50,000 after surviving an early knockdown to submit Silvana Gómez Juárez via armbar at 2:25 of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Official Disclosed Purses (CSAC)
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $600,000 | — | — | $600,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | — | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $29,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 |
*Purses reported officially by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). The disclosed payouts do not include discretionary locker-room bonuses, pay-per-view dividends, or sponsorship compliance payouts. Disclosed performance bonuses ($50,000 each) are included.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 270
Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo contested the first trilogy bout in UFC flyweight championship history, setting the stage for their historic four-fight series.
Deiveson Figueiredo became the first fighter in UFC history to capture the flyweight championship on two separate occasions, dethroning Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision.
Known primarily as a knockout artist, Francis Ngannou showcased his wrestling evolution by landing four takedowns and amassing 8:29 of ground control time to unify the heavyweight titles.
Matt Frevola dropped Genaro Valdéz four times in Round 1 before stopping him at 3:15, tying the modern-era UFC record for the most knockdowns scored in a single round.
In his UFC debut, Victor Henry landed 181 significant strikes against Raoni Barcelos, setting an all-time promotional record for most significant strikes in a bantamweight debut.
Said Nurmagomedov submitted Cody Stamann via guillotine choke in just 47 seconds of Round 1, logging one of the fastest submission victories in UFC bantamweight history.
Contender Series standout Jack Della Maddalena kicked off his promotional career with an emphatic first-round TKO over Pete Rodriguez at 2:59 of Round 1.
Tony Gravely secured 11 takedowns against Saimon Oliveira, establishing the second-most takedowns in a three-round bantamweight bout in UFC history.
Vanessa Demopoulos survived a vicious first-round knockdown to lock up an armbar submission from guard against Silvana Gómez Juárez at 2:25 of Round 1, earning a $50k bonus.
UFC 270 marked Francis Ngannou’s final fight inside the Octagon, successfully defending and unifying the undisputed heavyweight championship before departing the promotion as champion.
UFC 270 generated an official live gate of $5,290,213 with 17,387 fans in attendance, breaking the combat sports gate record for the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Ecuadorian prospect Michael Morales kept his perfect 13-0 record intact, stopping veteran Trevin Giles via TKO at 4:06 of Round 1 in an impressive promotional debut.
When and where did UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane take place?
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane took place on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Who won the main event between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane?
Francis Ngannou defeated Ciryl Gane via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46) to unify and retain the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship, utilizing a wrestling-heavy game plan.
Who won the flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo?
Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 48–47) to reclaim the UFC Flyweight Championship in the third fight of their historic series.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 270?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno earned Fight of the Night, while Said Nurmagomedov and Vanessa Demopoulos took home Performance of the Night awards.
Was UFC 270 Francis Ngannou’s last fight in the UFC?
Yes. This was the final fight on Francis Ngannou’s UFC contract. Following this successful title defense, Ngannou entered a contract stalemate and officially parted ways with the UFC in January 2023.
What knockdown record was tied by Matt Frevola at UFC 270?
Matt Frevola dropped Genaro Valdéz four times in the opening round, tying the UFC modern-era record for the most official knockdowns in a single round before finishing the fight via TKO at 3:15.
How did Victor Henry perform in his promotional debut?
Victor Henry pulled off a major upset against Raoni Barcelos, landing 181 significant strikes to secure a unanimous decision sweep (30–27 x3), setting a promotional debut record for the division.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 270?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 17,387 fans at the Honda Center, generating an official live gate of $5,290,213.
Who called the fights at UFC 270?
The broadcast was called cage-side by play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What were the top disclosed purses for UFC 270?
According to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), Francis Ngannou earned a flat purse of $600,000, while Ciryl Gane earned $500,000. Flyweights Brandon Moreno ($200,000) and Deiveson Figueiredo ($150,000) followed.
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