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Resourceful Francis Ngannou Turns to Takedowns, Unifies Heavyweight Title at UFC 270

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While the outcome was not necessarily a surprise, the same cannot be said of the path Francis Ngannou took to get there.

“The Predator” leaned on takedowns, topside control and unwavering determination, as he unified the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Ciryl Gane in the UFC 270 headliner on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.