F. Ngannou (left) defeated C. Gane (right) in the UFC 270. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Cyryl Gane has focused on the most important fight of his career, as he faces Jon Jones No. UFC 285, which takes place on March 5th. The Frenchman, however, did not fail to comment on the breakup of his former rival, Francis Ngannou, with Ultimate. He confesses that he was not surprised by the decision and also mentioned that the Cameroonian's choice was correct for his career in the sport.
“I think when you're in the position (where) you want to make war with the UFC and you stay in your position like he did, I wasn't surprised by this decision (to let him go). For me, I have something – maybe some points of view. Maybe he wants to stop his MMA career and just wants to make money in boxing. This is a choice and this is not the wrong choice (for) me. This is a correct (choice)”, said Gane in an interview with 'middleeasy'.
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Got a taste for revenge? Not for Ciryl. The Frenchman revealed that his focus is just to win the belt, regardless of the opponent. He also pointed out that the fight against Francis had been balanced and, therefore, did not cause him any trauma or pain due to the outcome.
“No, you see, that's why a lot of people said to me, 'Oh, you want revenge for Francis now, don't you?' I said no. I just want the belt. So I'm okay with this loss. It wasn't a ridiculous defeat. It was very, very close. So no, I'm not like that. It doesn't (cause) me any pain, you see. I'm fine with that. I’m very good with that”, concluded the Frenchman.
Gane and Ngannou faced each other in January 2022, for the linear heavyweight belt. At the time, the Frenchman started well and had the advantage in striking in the initial rounds, but saw the Cameroonian adopt the grappling game and ended up being defeated by the judges' unanimous decision.
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