Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane measure forces in UFC 321. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Riding high on three straight wins, all by knockout and within a minute of fighting, Tom aspinall He is considered the overwhelming favorite to defend his title in UFC 321In preparation for facing Cyryl Gane in Abu Dhabi this Saturday (25), the Englishman is already considered by many to be the athlete to beat in the category.
Despite all the status and expectations generated by the duel, Aspinall denies believing the match will be as straightforward as many fans and experts predict. Speaking about the situation, the Englishman highlighted his rival's successful track record.
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“I think there’s this idea in the media and maybe among the fans that Ciryl isn’t very good, which is complete nonsense. I think he’s very, very good. He’s super talented, he’s been at the top of the division for several years, which isn’t easy to do,” Aspinall stated during an interview at the media day of [the event]. UFC 321.
Finally, Tom assured that he doesn't mind the trust he received and didn't hesitate to say that he's taking Gane seriously.
"He's already been interim champion. Obviously, he's also had two shots at the undisputed title, so I think he's very good. I take him very, very seriously. The fact that people think it'll be an easy fight, I don't care at all about that. I'm prepared for a very tough fight," he concluded.
A four-to-one underdog, Gane is sharpening his weapons to try to become the linear heavyweight champion for the third time. He currently has two consecutive wins and is currently ranked first in the division. The fight takes place this Saturday (25) in Abu Dhabi.
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