The first UFC PPV of 2022 is quickly approaching and it’s a big one. And by a big one, I mean the heavyweight title will be up for grabs in the main event between champion Francis Ngannou and interim champion Ciryl Gane. Setting the table for the big boys will be the trilogy flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo.
UFC 270 takes place on January 22 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and can be seen on PPV. For the heavyweight championship main event, the challenger and interim champ, Gane, is the betting favorite.
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UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane Notes
Ngannou made good in his second attempt at winning UFC gold. He lost the first time by decision to Stipe Miocic but avenged that loss with a second-round knockout win last March. Inactive since then, he is laying his belt and a five-fight winning streak on the line.
Speaking of lengthy winning streaks, the challenger hasn’t tasted defeat in his brief 10-fight career. He broke out in a big way in 2021, scoring three wins, including a knockout victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC 265 to win the interim championship.
UFC 270 Odds
Online sportsbook [Sportsbook not available for your region] has listed the UFC 270 odds and in the main event, Ciryl Gane is the -140 chalk with Francis Ngannou set as the +115 underdog. This means to make $100 with a winning Gane bet, you must lay $140, whereas a $100 bet on Ngannou would net you another $115.
We can look at the UFC 270 odds more closely with our sports betting calculator. There you will see that Gane’s odds translate to an implied win probability of 58.33 percent and Ngannou’s betting line represents an implied win probability of 46.51 percent.
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If you’re looking to take a risk on the biggest underdog of the card, you will be playing Victor Henry (+365) in his bantamweight bout with Raoni Barcelos (-525). If you’d like to try your hand with the tightest odds, you’d be looking at the welterweight bout between Michael Morales (-115) and Trevin Giles (-105).
UFC 270 Betting Odds & Fight Card
- Main Card
- Heavyweight Championship – Francis Ngannou (+115) vs Ciryl Gane (-140)
- Flyweight Championship – Brandon Moreno (-185) vs Deiveson Figueiredo (+150)
- Welterweight – Michel Pereira (-290) vs Andre Fialho (+225)
- Bantamweight – Cody Stamann (+160) vs Said Nurmagomedov (-200)
- Welterweight – Michael Morales (-115) vs Trevin Giles (-105)
- Prelims
- Bantamweight – Raoni Barcelos (-525) vs Victor Henry (+365)
- Welterweight – Jack Della Maddalena (-360) vs Pete Rodriguez (+270)
- Bantamweight – Tony Gravely (-250) vs Saimon Oliveira (+195)
- Women’s Flyweight – Kay Hansen (-220) vs Jasmin Jasudavicius (+175)
- Lightweight – Matt Frevola (-200) vs Genaro Valdez (+162)
- Women’s Strawweight – Vanessa Demopoulos (-140) vs Silvana Gomez Juarez (+115)
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- Date/Time: January 22, 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Arena: Honda Center
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, PPV
Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane Odds & Prediction
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | +115 |
| Ciryl Gane | -140 |
As mentioned off the top, not only is Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane (-140) looking to unify the heavyweight titles but he’s also striving to remain undefeated. Meanwhile, Francis “The Predator” Ngannou (+115) had back-to-back losses in 2018 but has been flawless since then with five straight wins.
- Not only has Ngannou won five in a row, but only one of those fights went into the second round and that didn’t reach the second minute. The champ is 16-3 with 12 knockout wins and four submissions. Each of his losses has come by decision.
- Evident in his record, the Predator is a wrecking ball with all of his wins being stoppages and 11 of them coming in the first round. There’s absolutely no denying the power the champion possesses.
- There were aspects of Ngannou’s game that left him vulnerable: his conditioning, getting him out of the first round, his wild approach without proper setups and his wrestling. The night he won the title, he was composed, patient and showed great takedown defense on the one shot that he faced.
- I believe those aspects will remain a question mark, perhaps for his entire career. However, if he can be patient and look for his opportunity, he only needs to land one shot to end the night.
- Ngannou’s last three fights were Junior dos Santos (win – knockout), Jairzinho Rozenstruik (win – knockout) and Stipe Miocic (win – knockout).
- Not only is Gane undefeated at 10-0 but he has balanced methods of victory. The interim champ has four wins by knockout, three by submission and three by decision.
- While Bon Gamin tips the scale near the 250-pound mark, his movements, athleticism and conditioning resemble something of a middleweight. His speed and perpetual motion have led to him landing 5.37 significant strikes per minute and absorbing only 2.40.
- In fact, if you look through Gane’s stats in the UFC, you can barely find areas of weakness. He has never been taken down and has outstruck all seven of his opponents in the Octagon. Gane’s first two wins in the UFC were submissions (an arm triangle and a heel hook) so he’s no slouch on the floor.
- What may be an ace up the sleeve for Bon Gamin is the fact Francis used to be his training partner, so surely he understands the power Ngannou possesses. If Gane can pick his shots, drag the fight out and get Ngannou to have big misses, I think he cruises to victory.
- Gane’s last three fights were Jairzinho Rozenstruik (win – unanimous decision), Alexander Volkov (win – unanimous decision) and Derrick Lewis (win – knockout).
For more on this fight, see my Ngannou vs Gane odds analysis piece.
Prediction: Ciryl Gane (-140) via knockout
Brandon Moreno vs Deiveson Figueiredo 3 Odds & Prediction
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brandon Moreno | -185 |
| Deiveson Figueiredo | +150 |
The flyweight championship will feature the same two men for the third time in a row. Brandon “The Assassin Baby” Moreno (-185) proved the first bout that went to a draw was not a fluke as he earned a third-round submission in the rematch. Former champ Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Figueiredo (+150) had been on a five-fight winning streak, including one title defense, before running into Moreno.
- It was not an easy path to the title for Moreno, who was cut from the UFC in 2018 but was re-signed just over a year later and hasn’t lost since. He holds a 19-5-2 record with 14 stoppages (three knockouts, 11 submissions) while never being stopped in his losses.
- For the most part as he was coming up, the Assassin Baby looked to get the fight to the floor and work toward a submission. What has been more impressive in his fight against Brandon Royval to become the challenger and in the two title fights have been his striking.
- We have seen on social media that he’s been training with fellow Mexican and boxing great Canelo Alvarez, which could be an indication why his striking has improved. In the rematch, it wasn’t necessarily the type of strikes Moreno was using but rather the overwhelming volume.
- Moreno’s last three fights were Brandon Royval (win – knockout), Deiveson Figueiredo (majority draw) and Deiveson Figueiredo (win – submission).
- This is the first time in Figueiredo’s career that he is winless in his last two trips to the cage. His record now stands at 20-2-1 with 17 finishes (nine knockouts, eight submissions) while his submission loss in the rematch was his first stoppage defeat.
- I mentioned Moreno’s overwhelming volume in the rematch; it also seemed as though Deus da Guerra was stuck in first gear, very tense and coiled up looking for one single strike to end the night – a strike that never came.
- The former champ was never a high-output type of fighter, surpassing 100 significant strikes in a fight just once, in his first bout with Moreno. Typically, Figueiredo would stalk his opponents, forcing them to engage with him either in striking or on the mat, and his power and size would often win those battles.
- If Figueiredo can come out moving forward and being aggressive, he could reclaim his title. I wonder, though, if the weight cut and his age (34) will allow him to keep up with the younger champ.
- Figueiredo’s last three fights were Alex Perez (win – submission), Brandon Moreno (majority draw) and Brandon Moreno (loss – submission).
For more on this fight, see my Moreno vs Figueiredo 3 odds analysis article.
Prediction: Brandon Moreno (-190) via knockout
Michel Pereira vs Andre Fialho Odds & Prediction
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Michel Pereira | -290 |
| Andre Fialho | +225 |
Getting the call on late notice to make his UFC debut is Andre Fialho (+225). He gets his first shot in the Octagon against Michel “Demolidor” Pereira (-290), who finds himself on a three-fight winning streak.
- It appears Pereira is coming into his own in the UFC with three straight wins in under 12 months. At just 28 years old, he has a wealth of experience with a 26-11 record and two no contests. Among his wins, he has 17 stoppages (10 knockouts, seven submissions) while eight of his losses have been decisions.
- Demolidor received a lot of criticism when he lost to Tristan Connelly (a featherweight who took the fight on late notice) as he was showboating doing flips and ended up gassing out and losing a bad decision. Since then, he’s been more controlled and has looked really good.
- He mixes his attacks well with 2.01 takedowns per 15 minutes. When striking, he moves around well, switching stances and then exploding with powerful kicks or his snappy jab.
- Pereira’s last three fights were Zelim Imadaev (win – submission), Khaos Williams (win – unanimous decision) and Niko Price (win – unanimous decision).
- Fialho must be feeling confident making his UFC debut as he’s coming off a 4-0 run in 2021 with four knockouts, including a win over former UFC fighter James Vick. He has a 14-3 record with one no contest, with 11 wins by knockout and two losses coming in the same manner.
- While he’s been fighting in UAE Warriors in Abu Dhabi, he trains out of Sanford MMA in the United States, which allowed him to take this fight on about two weeks’ notice.
- Fialho hits hard and is very aggressive with his forward pressure but is patient in choosing when to let his hands fly. I’d like to see him use more jabs to set up his shots but the power is undeniable and he can shut someone’s lights out in very short distances like the clinch.
- Fialho’s last three fights were Sang Hoon Yoo (win – knockout), Lincoln Henrique (win – knockout) and Stefan Sekulic (win – knockout).
Prediction: Michel Pereira (-285) via decision
Cody Stamann vs Said Nurmagomedov Odds & Prediction
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cody Stamann | +160 |
| Said Nurmagomedov | -200 |
Two bantamweights on the outside of the top 15 are looking for a statement win here to jump into the rankings. Cody “The Spartan” Stamann (+160) has dropped his last two trips to the Octagon. Meanwhile, Said Nurmagomedov (-200) tasted his first loss in the UFC in December 2019 but made short work of his followup opponent in October 2020.
- Stamann had been on a tear, winning 10 in a row, including three in the UFC, before losing to now-champion Aljamain Sterling in 2018. He has an impressive record of 19-4-1 with eight stoppage victories (six knockouts, two submissions). He’s also been stopped just once, by submission.
- The Spartan is a well-rounded fighter with a little more emphasis on his grappling, averaging 2.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. He is a smaller guy at five-foot-six with a 64-inch reach – he will be at a six-inch reach disadvantage in this fight.
- While he’s a good grappler, he doesn’t force it – he’s willing to stand and trade and look for his opportunity. At times, Stamann can be really hesitant, working behind his jab but only committing with big hooks without the jab.
- Stamann’s last three fights were Brian Kelleher (win – unanimous decision), Jimmie Rivera (loss – unanimous decision) and Merab Dvalishvili (loss – unanimous decision).
- Nurmagomedov had been on a seven-fight winning streak before his loss to Raoni Barcelos in December 2019. He now stands at 14-2 with seven finishes – four by knockout, three by submission – and both losses have come by decision.
- Despite the name, Nurmagomedov is not related to former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. Said is not much of a grappler, securing just one takedown over his four UFC bouts for a seven percent accuracy rate.
- He is very confident and relaxed on the feet with a lot of speed, power and creativity. Nurmagomedov has really good kicks and often uses spinning attacks that are very fast and powerful.
- Nurmagomedov’s last three fights were Ricardo Ramos (win – knockout), Raoni Barcelos (loss – unanimous decision) and Mark Striegl (win – knockout).
Prediction: Said Nurmagomedov (-200) via decision
Michael Morales vs Trevin Giles Odds & Prediction
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Michael Morales | -115 |
| Trevin Giles | -105 |
From Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series to Sportsbook the first PPV of 2022, what a wild four months it has been for Michael Morales (-120). He will be making his UFC debut against Trevin “The Problem” Giles (-105), who is coming off his first-ever knockout loss last July.
- Not only is the 22-year-old in the biggest spot of his career but he also lays a perfect 12-0 record on the line. Ten of those wins have been stoppages, including nine knockouts.
- Not only is the native of Ecuador a hard hitter, but he also scored four takedowns on eight attempts in his DWTNCS unanimous-decision victory. Morales is a national champion in freestyle wrestling and Muay Thai, which speaks to his well-rounded skill set.
- He has a reach of 79 inches, which is crazy for the welterweight division. Despite his youth, he is a patient fighter, though at times he will throw big haymaker punches from long range.
- Morales’ last three fights were Ricardo Centeno (win – knockout), Miguel Arizmendi (win – knockout) and Nikolay Veretennikov (win – unanimous decision).
- That loss that Giles suffered last July was his first since August 2019, ending a winning streak of three straight. He is now 14-3 with 11 stoppage victories (six knockouts, five submissions) while all of his losses have been finishes (one knockout, two submissions). This is his welterweight debut.
- The Problem has a karate style and is very light on his feet with a bit of a sideways stance. This helps with his snappy jab, powerful right and quick kicks. He moves well and absorbs only 2.01 significant strikes per minute, though he only dishes out 3.14.
- Giles is known for mixing in the odd takedown as well, averaging 1.27 takedowns per 15 minutes. I’d like to see him be a little more aggressive on the feet as he’s quite fast but at times waits too much to counter.
- Giles’ last three fights were Bevon Lewis (win – knockout), Roman Dolidze (win – unanimous decision) and Dricus Du Plessis (loss – knockout).
Prediction: Trevin Giles (-105) via decision
UFC 270 Best Bets
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Heavyweight Championship – Ciryl Gane | -150 |
| Flyweight Championship – Brandon Moreno | -190 |
| Welterweight – Michel Pereira | -285 |
| Bantamweight – Said Nurmagomedov | -200 |
| Welterweight – Trevin Giles | -105 |
