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UFC 265 takeaways: Ciryl Gane sets fire to Derrick Lewis’ hopes — and somehow does the impossible

Who needs a hometown advantage? Despite venturing deep into enemy territory, Ciryl Gane defeated Derrick Lewis in a rout at UFC 265, knocking out the Houston fan favorite with a furious barrage of strikes late in the third round to capture the UFC interim heavyweight title and cement the next title shot against UFC champion Francis Ngannou. What mattered most from a busy Saturday night? Let’s hit our five biggest takeaways from UFC 265.