UFC 270 witnessed one of the greatest heavyweight fights of all time. The champion Francis Ngannou took on Ciryl Gane to make his first title defense. UFC Twitter was on the edge of their seats for this incredible fight.
Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane gave a whole new perspective to the heavyweight division. The two giants fought each other in a very technical five-round fight at the main event of UFC 270. The fight took place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Ngannou went on to defeat his former teammate via unanimous decision beating all the odds.
One would have never believed if you’d say to them that a monster like Francis would win his fight via decision after five rounds of excellent grappling. Beating Gane was no cakewalk for the champ. However, not everyone felt the same about this fight. Check out the mixed reactions on Twitter from UFC aces as they witnessed Ngannou make his title defense.
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Twitter reactions to Francis Ngannou at UFC 270
The reaction the whole MMA world was waiting for. Jon Jones, the former light heavyweight champion and possibly the greatest fighter of all time is looking to make his heavyweight debut. The fighter is all in to face the champion and it seems like it won’t be much of a struggle for Jones to cope up with the big boys of the UFC.
“If this is the Apex of heavyweight fighting, I’m excited about it. Got some more records to break,” wrote Jones in his initial reaction to the fight. The fighter then went on to do his thing and comment on the title fight as the rounds went by. Safe to say the legend isn’t impressed with what he saw tonight.
If this is the Apex of heavyweight fighting, I’m excited about it. Got some more records to break
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 23, 2022The former two-division champion Daniel Cormier, who was once the heavyweight champ had nothing but respect for the heavyweight champion. “Great job by the champion. Who would have thought it would be wrestling and grappling that got him the victory. Congrats champ!” wrote DC.
#andstill the champion @francis_ngannou great job by the champion. Who would have thought it would be wrestling and grappling that got him the victory. Congrats champ!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 23, 2022Imagine saying “Francis can’t win a decision over a highly nimble and skilled Gane,”
Then he goes out and wins a decision! SUPER impressive! The king is here to stay! #UFC270
Bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling was shocked as every other MMA fan. He too could not believe that he would see a day where Francis wins fights using wrestling. “Imagine saying “Francis can’t win a decision over a highly nimble and skilled Gane,” Then he goes out and wins a decision! SUPER impressive! The king is here to stay,” wrote Sterling.
The current sensation in the combat sports world, Jake Paul was not at all impressed with the big boys’ fight. The boxer who is 5-0 has been reported to make his MMA debut very soon. “Boring fight,” wrote Jake Paul in his tweet.
Francis Ngannou… Oh so you're a wrestler now?! Wow 🤯 #UFC270
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) January 23, 2022MMA reporters Ariel Helwani and Chamatkar Sandhu also had some words to say about this amazing fight.
Fight goes the distance.
Ngannou 48-47, IMO. What a comeback. Unbelievable.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 23, 2022🧢 off to those guys man!!! Great fight! #UFC270
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 23, 2022MMA fans were all going crazy as Francis landed those takedowns. That has to be the biggest takeaway from this PPV event. Everyone now looks forward to what Francis’ next big move is going to be like. Watch his post-fight interview below:
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