Filed under: News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – Although most assumed it as a title eliminator, UFC President Dana White has officially gone on record and named UFC 218’s co-headliner between Alistair Overeem and Francis Ngannou as a No. 1 contender fight in the heavyweight division. Overeem (43-15 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Ngannou (10-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meet tonight at UFC 218, which takes place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with a main card on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. With less than 24 hours until they step in the octagon, the stakes have been officially raised. Related Francis Ngannou believes UFC wants him to beat Alistair Overeem, fight for title White said whoever emerges from the anticipated matchup will next step in the octagon with reigning heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic (17-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC).
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