5 bold predictions for UFC 270

#2. Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo will be 'Fight of the Night' at UFC 270

The UFC 270 co-main event between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo comes with a compelling backstory.

The two 125-pounders fought for the first time in December 2020. The fight was a barn-burner that went on to be hailed as one of the greatest fights of the year. The two fighters were so equally matched that night that the bout ended in a majority draw.

A title fight ending in a draw demands a rematch and that is exactly what happened at UFC 263. This time, it was all one-way traffic for 'The Assassin Baby' as he submitted Figueiredo in the third round with a rear-naked choke. That night, Moreno made history by becoming the first Mexican-born UFC fighter to win a UFC title.

Those two fights are a solid indication that the third clash will also live up to the hype. The two fighters are familiar with each other and will show up as the best versions of themselves. Keeping all this in mind, the match could easily earn the 'Fight of the Night' honor at UFC 270.

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#1. Ciryl Gane will get the better of Francis Ngannou at UFC 270

Ciryl Gane vs. Francis Ngannou at UFC 270 is one of the most intriguing matchups the UFC's heavyweight division has had for quite a while. On one side stands Gane, who is easily one of the most technically gifted heavyweight fighters to ever grace the UFC. On the other hand, you have 'The Predator' who possesses a power so vicious in his hands that all it takes is one shot to finish the contest.

'Bon Gamin' is aware of Ngannou's capabilities and iterated the same during an interview with French media outlet La Sueur:

'I've never seen anyone as powerful, as athletic, [and] with such knockout power. I've never seen it. In terms of strength, Francis might be the most impressive guy in UFC history,' said Ciryl Gane. [Via translation]

The French fighter has never lost a contest and has never been knocked down in a fight. Gane's agility and evasibility may prove troublesome for Ngannou at UFC 270.

'The Predator' will likely face cardio issues if the fight goes past two rounds. Although there is always the possibility of Ngannou landing that one thunderous knockout shot, the fight will likely end with Gane getting his hand raised as he is technically superior to the Cameroonian in most departments.