Francis Ngannou has finally proven that he is more than just a knockout artist.
“The Predator” showcased a different element to his game in the UFC 270 headliner, setting a career high for takedowns in a unanimous decision triumph over former training partner Ciryl Gane on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. It is the first successful title defense for Ngannou, who silenced naysayers who claimed that he would be unable to win a fight that went into deep waters.
Here is a by-the-numbers look at UFC 270, with statistics courtesy of UFCStats.