Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane vie for the heavyweight title Saturday, Jan. 22, in a UFC 270 headliner.
Ngannou, one of the premier KO artists in the sport, is 16-3-0 and the current heavyweight champ; Gane, the interim champ, has 10 wins in as many tries, with four knockouts.
Ngannou-Gane Odds
Ngannou is the underdog with the matchup right around the corner.
At the time of writing, he can be found in the +105 (PointsBet) to +115 (DraftKings) range.
Gane, meanwhile, is priced -130 and -135 at those shops, respectively.
Stats & History
Ngannou has closed as the underdog just three times previously in his UFC career, registering a clean sweep.
| Opponent | Closing Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Cain Velazques | +140 | Win (KO) |
| Curtis Blaydes | +200 | Win (TKO) |
| Curtis Blaydes | +140 | Win (TKO) |
The Predator has ripped off five straight wins overall, most recently a signature victory over Stipe Miocic in UFC 260 in March 2021.
Gane, meanwhile, has checked off opponents at a torrid pace, fighting four times since Dec. 2020.
Whether it's -130, -135, or a shade higher, it's a discount on the French, Muay Thai specialist: Gane has closed -200 or higher in six of his last seven bouts entering UFC 270.
Other Notable UFC 270 Odds
via FanDuel
- Brandon Moreno (-184) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (+152)
- Said Nurmagomedov (-200) vs. Cody Stamann (+168)
- Rodolfo Vieira (-290) vs. Wellington Turman (+200)
- Tony Gravely (-245) vs. Saimon Oliveira (+200)
