UFC chief White says the most anticipated fight in 2022 will be between Ghana and Ngannu
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White spoke about the most anticipated fight of 2022 during a press conference after UFC Fight Nignt 199.
White said he wants to see a fight between heavyweights – Frenchman Cyril Gan and Cameroonian Francis Ngannou, who are at the peak of their careers. “One of them is slippery, works great on legs, the other has a destructive blow. What could be better? ” – the head of the UFC named the advantages of the fight.
The fight between Ngannu and Ghana will take place on January 22 at UFC 270 in Anaheim. The Cameroonian had his last fight in March 2021, defeating Stipe Miocic. He won't be able to defend the title in the summer, so the UFC management organized a fight for the interim title, which was won by Gan.
On account of 35-year-old Ngannou 16 victories and three defeats in fights according to the rules of mixed martial arts. Gan, 31, won ten out of ten fights.
