The first struggle between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane, which noticed the Cameroonian win this Saturday, may additionally be the final between the 2 heavyweight fighters, presently linked to the UFC. The “Predator” has calmed the ardor of the Frenchman, who already desires revenge.
Given the state of affairs of the primary struggle, it could be exhausting not to need a rematch. Frustrated by his loss to Francis Ngannou on the finish of the fifth spherical, the place he was declared the loser by unanimous resolution of the judges, Ciryl Gane was the primary to want for a new confrontation.
“The future belongs to me, claimed the Frenchman. I want revenge.” But earlier than convincing Dana White, the boss of the UFC, of such a chance, it will already be mandatory to have the settlement of the reigning heavyweight champion of the UFC. “A revenge with Ciryl Gane? I sign of course… if I stay in the UFC”, replied Francis Ngannou, who dashed his future as an MMA fighter.
If we may think about that he would try a knockout on his opponent, Francis Ngannou lastly went via the bottom to impose his domination. “Losing, I've been there before, said Ngannou about Gane. I know he's a very good fighter, he has the ability to get up. During the first two rounds, I mainly relied on my boxing, but since I wasn't moving as well as him, I opted for another option. I didn't think it would be a wrestling fight.. I didn't knock him out but I disappointed those who thought he would beat me in five rounds. I was and am the champion. I'm the boss.”
Ngannou does not really feel ‘effectively handled' in UFC and goals for boxing future
Because if the “Predator” maintains doubt about his future within the UFC, it's as a result of his contract is about to expire and negotiations for an extension haven't but been profitable. At 35, time is working out for the Cameroonian fighter, who desires of a conversion to English boxing, the place Tyson Fury WBC heavyweight champion, is prepared to face him. Especially since Ngannou will most likely have to deal with himself within the coming weeks, he who revealed that he injured his knee three weeks in the past.
If the champion's clause stipulates that Francis Ngannou is compelled to prolong for a 12 months with the UFC, or to struggle three further fights, the world heavyweight champion is contesting it along with his clan. A greater contract is required, with the likelihood additionally of giving him the chance to check himself in boxing. “It's not just a question of money, even if it obviously counts. I just don't feel free, I don't feel well treated. I have expressed to them several times my desire to stay and all this frustration has made this desire. I don't feel respected,” Ngannou stated.
On his aspect, Ciryl Gane suffered their first profession loss however at the moment are “hungry” for what's subsequent. Arrived on this sport solely three and a half years in the past, the 31-year-old Frenchman will inevitably have a new alternative to be the primary undisputed champion of the UFC. The query now being whether or not he will be in a position to discover Francis Ngannou, or whether or not his path will take him in opposition to different rivals like Jon Jones (former light-heavyweight champion), who desires to change class.