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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 27: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon prepares to fight Stipe Miocic in their UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 260 event at UFC APEX on March 27, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 27: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon prepares to fight Stipe Miocic in their UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 260 event at UFC APEX on March 27, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
UFC 270 will feature one of the most exciting heavyweight fixtures in the history of MMA, Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. This heavyweight battle has captivated the attention of one and all, including Hollywood superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
‘The Rock’ provided his thoughts on the heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, and his impending fight at UFC 270.
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Johnson said,
“This is not only one of the most anticipated heavyweight bouts of all time, but it has the potential to be the greatest and biggest heavyweight bout of all time. “He added,
“You have Francis, who carries with him this intimidation that is second to none. It reminds me of, and Dana and I talked about this before. It almost reminds you of Mike Tyson, back in the day. Where he just steps to the octagon with such incredible intimidation and power.”READ MORE:
‘If You Ever Fight in Your Life You Will Know’- Francis Ngannou Shuts Down Journalist in Style at UFC 270Considering the history Ngannou and Gane share with each other, the fight is sure to be a nail-biter. Both fighters have come a long way since they used to train together at the MMA factory in Paris. While Gane has stayed with Fernand Lopez, Ngannou left the team after a dispute with his coach.
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Ciryl Gane could have the edge against Francis Ngannou at UFC 270
Picking between ‘The Predator’ and ‘Bon Gamin” will be extremely tough, as both men are very skilled fighters. As Ngannou possesses insane power, if he connects cleanly later tonight, he has the potential to knock Gane to sleep.
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 17: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon celebrates his KO victory over Cain Velasquez in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 17, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Credits Getty Images)
Ciryl Gane, on the other hand, is far more inventive as a fighter. Despite being less powerful than Ngannou, he is an intricate striker and a talented grappler. If he takes the fight to the ground, he is very likely to walk away with the belt. Overall, Gane is the more well-rounded fighter and will walk into the fight at UFC 270 as a favorite.
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