After being ignored by Ngannou at UFC 268, Ciryl Gane speaks out: 'It wasn't necessary'

After the 'climate' created by the French-Cameroonian last Saturday (06), the interim champion stated that there was no need to intensify the rivalry between the two

Gabriel Fareli

10/11/2021 | 12:03

C. Gane is the current interim UFC heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After being ignored by Francis Ngannou backstage at UFC 268, Cyryl Gane did not enjoy the 'climate' created by the Franco-Cameroonian last Saturday (06). In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', the French fighter called the attitude of the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) 'unnecessary' and regretted what happened.

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"Why? Just because? It was not necessary. But is like that. Some people think differently than me. Some people are different. So for me it wasn't necessary. But he did it. This is his story, so there’s that,” Gane said.

Interim heavyweight champion, Cyryl Gane There is already a date set to settle accounts with Ngannou in the Octagon. The two fighters will face each other in the main event of the UFC 270, scheduled for January 22nd. Professional since 2018, the 'Bom Garoto' has an undefeated record of 10 triumphs in professional MMA.

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