UFC 270 will kick off 2022 with a bang.
Per French source La Sueur, the UFC is planning for Francis Ngannou to defend his heavyweight title against Cyril Gane at UFC 270 in January 2022. Furthermore, a rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker is also being targeted for the card.
UFC 270 Set For Championship Double-Header
Fight for France
The heavyweight title shall finally be unified on January 22nd 2022. Francis Ngannou dethroned long-time champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 whilst Cyril Gane beat perennial contender Derrick Lewis at UFC 265 for the interim belt.