C. Gane wants to face J. Jones in the future. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Cyryl Gane is without a doubt the talk of the moment in MMA. After defeating Alexander Volkov in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 30, last Saturday (26), the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) won the right to compete for the interim division title against Derrick Lewis, UFC 265, In August. However, the Frenchman's plans for the future go beyond the interim belt and even the linear champion Francis Ngannou.
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In an interview with the North American website TMZ Sports, Gane revealed his desire to face Jon Jones in the future. According to the Frenchman, the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) is the greatest fighter of all time and the change of category will be beneficial for his career.
"Yes of course. A lot of people talk about this fight because I'm a technical fighter and he is too. So everyone says it would be a great duel. So yeah, I'm really excited because Jon Jones it’s the greatest of all time and everyone knows it, so wow,” Gane explained. “I think the move to heavyweight is a good thing for him. He's going to make a lot of money. He's already done a lot at light heavyweight, so I understand the change, he wants to prove something. A lot of people want this fight and so do I.”
Well before Jon Jones, However, Cyryl Gane is ahead Derrick Lewis. The two will face each other for the interim heavyweight title in the main event of the UFC 265, in Houston, Texas (USA), on August 7th. The event also features a women's bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) belt dispute, when the champion Amanda nunes face the challenger Julianna Pena.
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