Major Reason Behind Lewis/Gane Interim HW Title Booking Revealed

One major reason behind the UFC’s sudden decision to book an interim title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane has been revealed. UFC fans worldwide were taken for a spin Monday when it was revealed that the UFC had booked an interim heavyweight…

One major reason behind the UFC’s sudden decision to book an interim title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane has been revealed. UFC fans worldwide were taken for a spin Monday when it was revealed that the UFC had booked an interim heavyweight title bout between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane, just three months […]

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Ciryl Gane Wants To Fight Jon Jones Because He’s “The GOAT”

Last year, Ciryl Gane explained why he would love a fight against Jon Jones. If Jones makes his heavyweight debut on schedule and Gane is victorious tonight at UFC 270, then there is nothing theoretically preventing that fight from happening.

The f…

Ciryl Gane, Jon Jones

Last year, Ciryl Gane explained why he would love a fight against Jon Jones. If Jones makes his heavyweight debut on schedule and Gane is victorious tonight at UFC 270, then there is nothing theoretically preventing that fight from happening.

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[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 30, 2021, 11:00 AM]

Headline: Ciryl Gane Wants To Fight Jon Jones Because He’s “The GOAT”

Author: Cole Shelton

Ciryl Gane says Jon Jones is the best MMA fighter of all time and wants to fight him down the line.

Jones, the former longtime UFC light heavyweight champ, has been bulking up for a move to heavyweight. The plan was to face Francis Ngannou, but that hasn’t come to fruition yet. Nevertheless, he still plans to move up to heavyweight, and Gane says he would love for the chance to fight him down the line.

“Yes of course, of course. A lot of people talk about this fight because I am a technical fighter and he is, too, a technical fighter, so the people like to say, ‘Yeah, this is a good matchup.’ So yes, I’m really excited about that because Jon Jones is the GOAT and everybody knows that. So wow,” Gane said to TMZ Sports (h/t BJPENN.com).

“I think it’s a good move for him (going to heavyweight), of course. He can make a lot of money with it,” Gane continued. “He did a lot at light heavyweight, so I understand his move to the heavyweight division, he wants to prove something. But yes, of course, there are a lot of people in this division waiting for the title shot, so every time people say ‘Jon Jones, Jon Jones,’ but we are here, too.”

Ciryl Gane
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Although Gane says he wants to face Jones down the line, he will make a quick turnaround and face Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 265 for the interim heavyweight title. The 9-0 fighter is coming off a decision win over Alexander Volkov and just three years into his career gets to fight for UFC gold.

Should Gane beat Lewis, he will get a title shot against Ngannou, and if he wins that, a scrap against Jones does make a ton of sense. Whether or not that will happen is to be seen.

Would you like to see Ciryl Gane vs. Jon Jones?

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Ciryl Gane Opens As Betting Favorite For Interim Title Fight Against Lewis

UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has opened as a considerable betting favorite for his newly announced interim title fight with Derrick Lewis. Just days out from his comfortable UFC Vegas 30 main event victory over Alexander Volkov, it was announced that Gan…

UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has opened as a considerable betting favorite for his newly announced interim title fight with Derrick Lewis. Just days out from his comfortable UFC Vegas 30 main event victory over Alexander Volkov, it was announced that Gane will make a quick turn-around to face “The Black Beast” at UFC 265. It’ll […]

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Derrick Lewis & Ciryl Gane React To Interim Title Bout Booking

Derrick LewisThe MMA world was in a state of shock on Monday as Dana White announced Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane are set to fight for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 265 on August 7. Lewis, who’ll get the chance to win UFC gold in front of his hometown fans in Houston, quickly took to […]

Derrick Lewis

The MMA world was in a state of shock on Monday as Dana White announced Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane are set to fight for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 265 on August 7.

Lewis, who’ll get the chance to win UFC gold in front of his hometown fans in Houston, quickly took to social media following the news breaking. ‘The Black Beast’ didn’t address the significance of the moment or the opportunity he’s earned. Lewis just wanted to tell people to stop hitting him up for tickets.

“For everyone that keeps asking me, I’m out of tickets. Tickets sold out, man. So, don’t call me, tickets are gone. Already sold out. I don’t have any more comp tickets, man. They gone!”

Gane picked up the biggest win of his career against Alexander Volkov this past weekend at UFC Vegas 30. ‘Bon Gamin’ used his technical striking to easily outpoint Volkov over five rounds. Post-fight, the Frenchman expressed his willingness to sit out and wait for a shot at the heavyweight title. As is turns out he only had to wait a mere 48 hours before being booked to fight for UFC gold.

In his first social media post since the fight announcement, Gane expressed his excitement at the “challenge” that lays ahead of him at UFC 265.

“I never say no to challenges. Thank you @managementfactory for this supersonic rise. @lopez_fernand, we got work to do ! #AnyoneAnywhere”

Who do you think will win at UFC 265? Derrick Lewis or Ciryl Gane?

Derrick Lewis & Ciryl Gane React To Interim Title Bout Booking

Derrick LewisThe MMA world was in a state of shock on Monday as Dana White announced Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane are set to fight for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 265 on August 7. Lewis, who’ll get the chance to win UFC gold in front of his hometown fans in Houston, quickly took to […]

Derrick Lewis

The MMA world was in a state of shock on Monday as Dana White announced Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane are set to fight for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 265 on August 7.

Lewis, who’ll get the chance to win UFC gold in front of his hometown fans in Houston, quickly took to social media following the news breaking. ‘The Black Beast’ didn’t address the significance of the moment or the opportunity he’s earned. Lewis just wanted to tell people to stop hitting him up for tickets.

“For everyone that keeps asking me, I’m out of tickets. Tickets sold out, man. So, don’t call me, tickets are gone. Already sold out. I don’t have any more comp tickets, man. They gone!”

Gane picked up the biggest win of his career against Alexander Volkov this past weekend at UFC Vegas 30. ‘Bon Gamin’ used his technical striking to easily outpoint Volkov over five rounds. Post-fight, the Frenchman expressed his willingness to sit out and wait for a shot at the heavyweight title. As is turns out he only had to wait a mere 48 hours before being booked to fight for UFC gold.

In his first social media post since the fight announcement, Gane expressed his excitement at the “challenge” that lays ahead of him at UFC 265.

“I never say no to challenges. Thank you @managementfactory for this supersonic rise. @lopez_fernand, we got work to do ! #AnyoneAnywhere”

Who do you think will win at UFC 265? Derrick Lewis or Ciryl Gane?