UFC on ESPN 12 marks a first for Gian Villante . Although he’s competed under the promotional banner 15 times before, Saturday will be the first time Villante (17-11 MMA, 7-8 UFC) has fought in the UFC heavyweight division. The move is twofold, Villante explained to MMA Junkie during a virtual pre-fight media day held Thursday. For starters, inability to train properly during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to weight gain, making the decision easy for Villante