Ciryl Gane admits Derrick Lewis is a dangerous opponent, but plans not to be touched at UFC 265

C. Gane faces D. Lewis in the main event of UFC 265 Foto: Reprodução / Instagram

On August 7th, Cyryl Gane e Derrick Lewis take action in the main fight of the UFC 265, in Houston (USA). The duel is worth the organization's interim heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg) and the opportunity to fight for the linear title against the champion Francis Ngannou.

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Undefeated in his career, with nine victories, six of which were inside the Ultimate Octagon, Cyryl Gane has already outlined its strategy to win the interim title. Aware of Lewis' heavy hand, who knocked out his last two opponents, the Frenchman plans not to be touched by his opponent on the night of the 7th.

“The guy is very dangerous with his fists. So the plan is to pressure him, touch him, but he won't touch me. This will be my strategy for all fights. Touching the opponent, but he never touches me. And, if possible, end the fight before the end. I’ll try”, assured Gane in an interview with MMA Junkie.

In his six appearances in the UFC Octagon, Gane defeated two opponents by submission and one by technical knockout. The Frenchman's last two victories came by unanimous decision.

Moreover, Derrick Lewis He has 20 of his 25 victories via knockout. The North American is on a four-fight winning streak, including two consecutive knockouts against alexey oleynik e Curtis blaydes.

O UFC 265 takes place on the night of August 7th, in Houston (USA). In addition to the fight for the interim heavyweight belt, the event features a fight for the Ultimate women's bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) title. In the co-main fight, Amanda nunes faces Julianna Pena.