Ciryl Gane is one of the most talented heavyweights the UFC has witnessed in recent times. The fighter made his way up the rankings quickly and has shown tremendous talent. Gane displays insane striking talent. The Frenchman is currently the interim heavyweight champion. He uses his insane Muay-Thai skills to destroy his opponents and many regard him as the future undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.
Gane can achieve this by defeating the current UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou. Ngannou is not only the current champion, but he is also Ciryl Gane’s former teammate. Both fighters used to train at MMA Factory in France, under MMA coach Fernand Lopez. Ngannou left the gym after he had an altercation with Lopez.
In a leaked video that went viral on the internet last month, Francis Ngannou was seen ignoring Ciryl Gane and his former team, while he ran into them. The incident took place backstage at Madison Square Garden while the UFC 268 event was taking place. After this incident, the animosity between the two heavyweights has intensified.
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Ciryl Gane recently mocked Francis Ngannou by replicating the incident that took place backstage at UFC 268.
‘Bon Gamin’ didn’t appreciate Francis Ngannou ignoring his former team. According to Ngannou’s former coach, Lopez trained Ngannou for free and fed him till he became a star. After he became an MMA sensation, Lopez asked him to pay a fee, which Ngannou refused to pay, which caused him to split from the Gym.
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When will Ciryl Gane face Francis Ngannou?
At the highly anticipated UFC 270, Gane will face his competitor and former teammate Francis Ngannou. The event will be held on January 22, 2022, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The battle will not only be significant to the MMA scene, but it will also have significant personal stakes for the competitors.
Both fighters are incredibly proficient in their striking abilities. Ngannou is even regarded to have the most powerful punch in the UFC, and if he gets to land some huge strikes like he typically does, the fight can easily swing his way. Meanwhile, Gane has the upper hand against Ngannou in grappling.
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