UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou successfully retained his title at UFC 270, and hailed his team for adding to his skillset, and keeping his head calm, for his bout with Ciryl Gane.
Francis Ngannou showcased his evolution as a fighter as he turned back the challenge of former teammate Ciryl Gane to retain his UFC heavyweight title at UFC 270.
Check out Episode 6 of the UFC's "Embedded" fight week video blog as the fighters looked to gain a mental edge at the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 270 in Anaheim, California.
Recap the best of the UFC 270 ceremonial weigh-ins below as the fighters faced off for the final time ahead of fight night in California.
Check out Episode 5 of the UFC's "Embedded" fight week video blog as the fighters sound off, then face off, at the UFC 270 pre-fight press conference.
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou confirmed to the media that, yes, he really did KO interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane during a sparring session during their time together at the MMA Factory in Paris.
Check out Episode 4 of the UFC's "Embedded" fight week video blog as Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo arrive in Anaheim ahead of their co-main event title trilogy fight at UFC 270.
Check out Episode 3 of the UFC's "Embedded" fight week video blog as defending UFC champions Francis Ngannou and Brandon Moreno get fresh trims ahead of their respective title fights at UFC 270.
Check out Episode 2 of the UFC's "Embedded" fight week video blog as the fighters continue their build-up ahead of UFC 270 fight week in California.
Regardless of the outcome of the UFC 270 main event between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane, coach Fernand Lopez just wants to squash the beef with his former pupil.