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According to the UFC rankings I'm seeing Ciryl Gane as the number 1 contender for the belt, with Ngannou obviously being the champion. Stipe in second, and Derrick Lewis in third. Tapology also has it as the same rankings, so I'm assuming they are accurate. Maybe, they were not updated when you guys took a look?
With all respect to Cyril Gane, I dont see him as a heavyweight champion. At least not for a long time.
Fun fact - he has beaten Lewis, but Lewis is still higher than Gane in rating. Who will Gane face next? Is it 100% decided, that he will face Ngannou or he need to beat top2 Stepe Miocic?
Derrick Lewis is still higher than Gane in rating? I don't know how UFC makes its rankings but Cyril Gane has won 10 times out of 10 fights in MMA, whose only 3 by decisions. The 3 decisions were unanimous.Fun fact - he has beaten Lewis, but Lewis is still higher than Gane in rating. Who will Gane face next? Is it 100% decided, that he will face Ngannou or he need to beat top2 Stepe Miocic?
On his last 10 fights Derrick Lewis won only 7 times with one victory by split decision and 2 by unanimous decision.
Moreover he has lost against Junior dos Santos by TKO at the 2nd round while Cyril Gane has won against him by TKO at the second round... So for me his form was and is still under Gane's one.
T.J is to have surgery on his knee? I know he was caught in the leg quite early on, was it the first or second round, but that's the first I'm hearing about the surgery? He seemed like he was hurt, however he put on a good poker face, and powered through it. It would be a shame if he's out for a while now, I know he has a lot to prove still, I mean with all the drug issues, and the fact that he hasn't really got a lot of fans on his side even after that win.
Yeah, Stipe should be the guy to get through, for a chance to get a shot at Ngannou. That's if they don't make a rematch with Stipe, and Ngannou. I don't like how the fights are organised sometimes, and this is much more prevalent in boxing, but Dana will be looking after the best interests of his pockets, rather than the fights fans want to see.
Yeah, Stipe should be the guy to get through, for a chance to get a shot at Ngannou. That's if they don't make a rematch with Stipe, and Ngannou. I don't like how the fights are organised sometimes, and this is much more prevalent in boxing, but Dana will be looking after the best interests of his pockets, rather than the fights fans want to see.
I think Stipe makes the most sense to me, but then again I'm probably bias, as I don't think Gane is ready for Ngannou. I don't know, I've been wrong multiple times about Gane, and he's won convincingly each time. So, I don't know logically to me he should get through Stipe first, since I'd probably make that Stipe VS Ngannou fight again, as that's been a lot of fun each time.
Even i would like to see Stipe Miocic getting the opportunity but i am not sure why he was left out of the title picture when the UFC made the interim belt, may be Stipe rejected the offer but i am not sure about that but anyone facing the champion should have gone through Stipe because he was the champion for a long time.Jose Aldo is back again with a win after changing his weight categories all the time, and he is calling out for T.J. Dillashaw as his next opponent.
Lads I'm going to go out on a limb yet again, however TJ wins that fight convincingly.
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I think Stipe makes the most sense to me, but then again I'm probably bias, as I don't think Gane is ready for Ngannou. I don't know, I've been wrong multiple times about Gane, and he's won convincingly each time. So, I don't know logically to me he should get through Stipe first, since I'd probably make that Stipe VS Ngannou fight again, as that's been a lot of fun each time.
He probably have a gym at his own home and at workplace spending hours lifting those weights, and maybe doing some sparring with fighters who knows 
I'd like to order one drug test for Dana please, nah I'm kidding obviously. Jose Aldo is back again with a win after changing his weight categories all the time, and he is calling out for T.J. Dillashaw as his next opponent.
Lads I'm going to go out on a limb yet again, however TJ wins that fight convincingly. 
And here’s the post fight press conference. Check out the arms on Dana. Lolol.
He probably have a gym at his own home and at workplace spending hours lifting those weights, and maybe doing some sparring with fighters who knows I think he was very happy with Gane winning this fight and he is hoping to make big numbers on superfight with Ngannou.
Jose Aldo is back again with a win after changing his weight categories all the time, and he is calling out for T.J. Dillashaw as his next opponent.
With all respect to Cyril Gane, I dont see him as a heavyweight champion. At least not for a long time.
Fun fact - he has beaten Lewis, but Lewis is still higher than Gane in rating. Who will Gane face next? Is it 100% decided, that he will face Ngannou or he need to beat top2 Stepe Miocic?
Fun fact - he has beaten Lewis, but Lewis is still higher than Gane in rating. Who will Gane face next? Is it 100% decided, that he will face Ngannou or he need to beat top2 Stepe Miocic?
Like, I understand that Lewis doesn't throw much volume normally anyway, however what was that on the weekend? He threw like a couple of shots, and looked like he had ran a marathon. I'm not taking anything from Cyril Gane though, fully deserved, and now I've got to stand up, and actually take notice of him. I've always thought he might be a little over hyped, but he's proved me wrong yet again. I do still think Ngannou would make easy work of him in their current climate. I think he would do better to have a couple more fights to build his resume.
My opinion is a little bias on Cyril Gane, I know our last conversation was about the hype of Cyril Gane and you are doubting the hype people are giving to the Bon Gaming if I could remember it correctly, but that was Cyril Gane VS Alexander Volkov match, I am really satisfied with the Cyril Gane performance back then but apparently I am doubting Gane's power if he could really make a TKO/KO wins because that massive punch he gave to Volkov was just brush off by Volkov, and it feels like he never had any power at all, but the Derrick Lewis fight was extremely remarkable, I was really shocked that Cyril Gane can TKO Lewis, that he never did with Volkov, But respect to what you have said and let's see if what may happen with the Francis Ngannou fight.
^ Lewis was outclassed. Cyril Gane is just too good. I wasn’t really that convinced at first cos he doesn’t have that much professional fights. But man, the guy is a talent.
And here’s the post fight press conference. Check out the arms on Dana. Lolol.
And here’s the post fight press conference. Check out the arms on Dana. Lolol.
I like what have Dana White said over Cyril Gane, That He is a Big Powerful Badass HeavyWeight that moves like a middleweight and completely Shut down Derrick Lewis, and that word was on Dana's account, so preferably I really think that Cyril Gane is really ready to face, Francis Ngannou.
And I think he really deserves it, and he is really ready for a Francis Ngannou fight,
^ Lewis was outclassed. Cyril Gane is just too good. I wasn’t really that convinced at first cos he doesn’t have that much professional fights. But man, the guy is a talent.
And here’s the post fight press conference. Check out the arms on Dana. Lolol.
UFC 265: Post Fight Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJKk5IUGm6o
And here’s the post fight press conference. Check out the arms on Dana. Lolol.
UFC 265: Post Fight Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJKk5IUGm6o
Like, I understand that Lewis doesn't throw much volume normally anyway, however what was that on the weekend? He threw like a couple of shots, and looked like he had ran a marathon. I'm not taking anything from Cyril Gane though, fully deserved, and now I've got to stand up, and actually take notice of him. I've always thought he might be a little over hyped, but he's proved me wrong yet again. I do still think Ngannou would make easy work of him in their current climate. I think he would do better to have a couple more fights to build his resume.
Frankly, I was wrong about Lewis and expected more from him. Or perhaps I was only waiting for that one right killer punch from black beast.
Now lets wait for Gane Ngannou fight. I wonder how long do we need wait for that. Strange that Jones did not start to bark? He could test himself with Gane, if he wants to be a hw champ.
Now lets wait for Gane Ngannou fight. I wonder how long do we need wait for that. Strange that Jones did not start to bark? He could test himself with Gane, if he wants to be a hw champ.
There are many that anticipated for Lewis to deliver that one shot KO on Gane, but the skill level is just too high for Derrick Lewis, right now the more visible advantage of Cyril Gane was his speed, you can see that Cyril Gane might be running away from Lewis, but I think this is just a defense mechanism, and when Lewis is fainting, Gane might be thinking that Derrick Lewis is going for that 1 hit KO, Cyril Gane is just cautious but is thinking while executing something against Lewis, I was really glad for the result I never thought that Gane could TKO/KO the black beast, I am really doubting his power, but after seeing this fight I think he is really ready for a Francis Ngannou fight,
And Speaking of Jon Jones, if he would test himself with Gane, I can say to Jon Jones is in his dreams to beat Cyril Gane, in that Bon Gaming performance VS The Black Beast I think he is way ahead with Skills and technique.
Even if he doesn't have the Ngannou power, he's still a heavyweight. An exhausted Lewis taking many punches, kicks, and knees from a fresher Gane would pretty much end in a submission or a TKO. Gane simply decided to rain punches on him to end the fight.
Well, now I can say that Cyril Gane really has that punching power that he needed, that very fast jab was keeping Lewis the distance and pressuring him in the corner, we can see that Lewis's eye was really hurt from Gane's jabs, and that good combination, of heavy punches, and elbow have really secure that win.
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I am saying that he may win via Decision or a submission, but I didn't expect a TKO/KO win over Derrick Lewis, I have said that comparing the fight with Alexander Volkov fight that Cyril Gane doesn't have power with his strikes,
Even if he doesn't have the Ngannou power, he's still a heavyweight. An exhausted Lewis taking many punches, kicks, and knees from a fresher Gane would pretty much end in a submission or a TKO. Gane simply decided to rain punches on him to end the fight.I am saying that he may win via Decision or a submission, but I didn't expect a TKO/KO win over Derrick Lewis, I have said that comparing the fight with Alexander Volkov fight that Cyril Gane doesn't have power with his strikes,
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Lewis always seems like he's on his back foot, and like he hasn't come in to fight. I think it's just his style. But so far he was able to prevail (more or less) with that.
Yeah it's been his style to wait and let opponents come near him. It's like a bait. He knows he could end the fight with one punch but Gane knows that all too well. Lewis always seems like he's on his back foot, and like he hasn't come in to fight. I think it's just his style. But so far he was able to prevail (more or less) with that.
Frankly, I was wrong about Lewis and expected more from him. Or perhaps I was only waiting for that one right killer punch from black beast.
Now lets wait for Gane Ngannou fight. I wonder how long do we need wait for that. Strange that Jones did not start to bark? He could test himself with Gane, if he wants to be a hw champ.
Now lets wait for Gane Ngannou fight. I wonder how long do we need wait for that. Strange that Jones did not start to bark? He could test himself with Gane, if he wants to be a hw champ.
It seems that Ciryl came to fight last night and for sure he did as Lewis was only on his back foot , guarding and changing stances. Even if I back up Lewis , a fighter like him should not get a main event like this where he barely trow 1 punch per round. This is now what people expected to see but I'm glad we saw Ciryl in a great shape , doing whatever he wanted in that octagon and punched Lewis from all direction ...this takes a lot of native skills besides hard work.
Lewis always seems like he's on his back foot, and like he hasn't come in to fight. I think it's just his style. But so far he was able to prevail (more or less) with that. But regarding throwing few punches, I mean, it's HW, things like that happen all the time. Sure, some are bangers like Travis Browne and Arlovski but some go down like Big Country Roy Nelson.
from what i see is that Gane leg kicks really messed up Derrick Lewis strategy . and his team not really giving a good advice for the upcoming rounds ( R2 and R3 - still passive defence without any 'breakthrough' ) and Derrick just tanking all the leg kicks and ended it the match for him .
Good win for Gane and 3X Payout , thanks to Stake promo
Good win for Gane and 3X Payout , thanks to Stake promo
its what made his crippled inside the cage and eventually just knelt. his gas tank just ain't enough to last and he either can't chase Gane. there are times that Gane actually face Derrik, if Derrik just hit a single punch tables could turn. i was waiting for it to happen, just on big hit from derrik at least. unfortunately Gane can move faster.
from what i see is that Gane leg kicks really messed up Derrick Lewis strategy . and his team not really giving a good advice for the upcoming rounds ( R2 and R3 - still passive defence without any 'breakthrough' ) and Derrick just tanking all the leg kicks and ended it the match for him .
Good win for Gane and 3X Payout , thanks to Stake promo
Good win for Gane and 3X Payout , thanks to Stake promo
It seems that Ciryl came to fight last night and for sure he did as Lewis was only on his back foot , guarding and changing stances. Even if I back up Lewis , a fighter like him should not get a main event like this where he barely trow 1 punch per round. This is now what people expected to see but I'm glad we saw Ciryl in a great shape , doing whatever he wanted in that octagon and punched Lewis from all direction ...this takes a lot of native skills besides hard work.
My pick was Cyril Gane and I am saying this always in my recent post even when he is fighting Volkov, that I am Cyril Gane all the way, that will never change even with a Francis Ngannou fight, Well actually I am shocked not with Cyril Gane's winning over Lewis but with Gane's performance he really outdid my expectation on what he can do inside the ring, I am saying that he may win via Decision or a submission, but I didn't expect a TKO/KO win over Derrick Lewis, I have said that comparing the fight with Alexander Volkov fight that Cyril Gane doesn't have power with his strikes, but it is proven wrong on this fight he really outdid my expectation, so you guys better ride the Gane's Hype because I am seeing Cyril Gane will surely win with a Francis Ngannou match.
^ He was def outclassed. Lewis threw just 37 significant strikes for the whole match. At R1 11, R2 10 and R3 36.
You guys can see the stats here: http://www.ufcstats.com/fight-details/bf732e22055e8634
But what did we really expect. The better fighter won.
Oh and this card is a total disaster for me. Most of my picke were wrong. Rofl.
You guys can see the stats here: http://www.ufcstats.com/fight-details/bf732e22055e8634
But what did we really expect. The better fighter won.
Oh and this card is a total disaster for me. Most of my picke were wrong. Rofl.
It seems that Ciryl came to fight last night and for sure he did as Lewis was only on his back foot , guarding and changing stances. Even if I back up Lewis , a fighter like him should not get a main event like this where he barely trow 1 punch per round. This is now what people expected to see but I'm glad we saw Ciryl in a great shape , doing whatever he wanted in that octagon and punched Lewis from all direction ...this takes a lot of native skills besides hard work.
since no one posted the full results, here it is.
well, the results make sense in the end. Finally, an HW fight were the clearly better fighter one, and it wasn't a one-punch KO that ended it all. Sad for Lewis tho, he's a character, but he just doesn't have the chops for winning the title. Not yet anyway.
well, the results make sense in the end. Finally, an HW fight were the clearly better fighter one, and it wasn't a one-punch KO that ended it all. Sad for Lewis tho, he's a character, but he just doesn't have the chops for winning the title. Not yet anyway.
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