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Take the name Ciryl Gane, and chances are the first thoughts that might come to your mind would be his first-round loss via knockout against Jon Jones at UFC 285. Although winning and losing are part of any sport, fans can be cruel when it comes to siding with their favorites and pulling down those fighters who do not make it to their favorites list. Ciryl Gane recently found himself on the receiving end of such an act, for what many might argue, no fault of his.

Recently, a video of ‘Bon Gamin’ found its way online in which he can be seen showcasing his punches. He demonstrates his punishing power by striking a punching machine. Now, this would not be seen as something novel in the world of combat sports, but his detractors who saw the video couldn’t hold themselves back.

Fans react to Ciryl Gane punching video

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The French heavyweight division fighter recently shared a video in which he can be seen striking a punching machine with all his strength. However, the display of strength by the French fighter did not receive a positive response on the internet, as the netizens flooded the Reddit video to share their critical comments.

Some of the fans have offered their own critical take on his punching power, stating that despite possessing such profound punching ability, Gane couldn’t last for two rounds against Jon “Bones” Jones. Some of the comments are :

  • You’re a better striker than JBJ? Shame, he’s gonna outwrestle you. You’re a better wrestler? Shame, he’a gonna destroy you like he did with Shogun.
  • Just shows how good JBJ is. Doesn’t matter if you hit like a truck if you don’t connect.
  • That’s how jbj won. He closed the distance and choked him out before he could swing.
  • Bones ran through him too quickly for a shot like that to land lol
  • Doesn’t matter if your punch can break a wall. It’s useless if your opponent doesn’t give you the opportunity to land it.
  • You could have all the fighting style mastered, but getting into that cage with JJ completely neutralizes your skillset.

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While some other fans maintained their neutrality and supported the Frenchman.

  • People can’t just have fun lol Like what did ciryl do for people to not like him lol
  • On the ground
  • Damn whats up with that hate in this thread, Yall act like ciryl is a pos or something.
  • Dudes just having fun

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Ciryl Gane vs Jon Jones and what lies ahead for Gane

Jon Jones’s spectacular return to the octagon at UFC 285, claiming the UFC heavyweight title with a remarkable performance, was a dream return for his fans. Jones fought against the French heavyweight Ciryl Gane to obtain the title. The fight against them lasted for a period of two minutes as Jones executed a guillotine choke to defeat the Frenchman. This win cemented Jones’s status as one of the sport’s greatest and set the stage for a highly anticipated showdown with Stipe Miocic, a two-time UFC heavyweight champion.

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Ciryl Gane, despite his defeat, remains a formidable contender in the heavyweight division. Gane’s punching prowess should also not be taken lightly or dismissed. Come September 2, Gane will have an opportunity to bounce back from his loss against Jones. He meets Sergei Spivac as they headline the UFC Fight Night in Paris. The fights will continue to come, as will the cycle of wins and losses. What do you think about this behavior of fans around their favorites and those that they deem less favorable? Let us know in the comments below.

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