In a new interview with the American press, Francis Ngannou spoke about UFC 285 Ciryl Gane vs Jon Jones. And the Cameroonian somewhat scratched the “Good Kid” with his words.
Francis Ngannou is no longer a UFC fighter, his name is still very much associated with the organization of MMA. With each interview, the subjects of his departure or a potential super-fight against Jon Jones come up on the table. And the Cameroonian never hesitates to answer and give his opinion. This is what he did in a recent interview granted to TMZ where he sent an indirect spade to Ciryl Gane.
Gane, “not a threat” to Jones according to Ngannou
On March 4, Ciryl Gane was defeated by Jon Jones in two minutes on a submission. A fight that Francis Ngannou had followed with attention, he who had left the UFC a few weeks earlier. At the end of the confrontation, the tone had also risen with “Bones”, each proclaiming themselves “best heavyweight on the planet”.
It is in this context that the “Predator” returned to this fight and a hypothetical duel against Jones for TMZ in an interview published this Friday, June 23. A speech in which he somewhat scratches CIryl Gane: “He never faced a guy like me, a real heavyweight. I think Ciryl was a perfect professional fighter to face because there was no threat. He’s not a guy who’s going to knock you out with one blow.”
Not impressed with Jon Jones
Words that will not really please Ciryl Gane. In the rest of his remarks, Francis Ngannou supported his remarks on Jon Jones. And the native of Batié repeated it: the American does not scare him at all. Even less so since he moved up to heavyweight and lost mobility, as Ngannou claimed:
“I will say I’m more comfortable with a heavyweight Jon Jones than the light heavyweight Jon Jones because of course he put in an impressive performance against Ciryl Gane, but in the first minute, the first interactions and the strikes, he didn’t look good to me.”
Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane are both professional heavyweight mixed martial arts.
Francis Ngannou is a Cameroonian-French fighter who is known for his devastating knockout power. He won the UFC heavyweight championship in March 2021 by defeating Stipe Miocic. Ngannou possesses incredible punching power and has earned a reputation as one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the sport.
Ciryl Gane is a French fighter of Cameroonian descent. He is also a highly skilled heavyweight and has a background in kickboxing and Muay Thai. Gane has showcased his technical striking abilities and well-rounded skill set in the UFC. He has gained attention for his speed, precision, and fluid movement inside the octagon.
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane had not faced each other in a professional mixed martial arts bout. However, given their status as top heavyweights in the UFC, a potential matchup between them could generate significant interest and excitement among fans. Please note that for the most accurate and up-to-date information on their careers and potential matchups, it’s advisable to consult reliable news sources or MMA organizations.
