In another masterful performance, Ciryl Gane became the interim heavyweight champion at UFC 265. After two patient rounds, the Frenchman unleashed a leg kick and a flurry of strikes that put Derrick Lewis away in the third to secure the belt. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the match.
Gane by Masterclass ⭐️ #UFC265
— Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) August 8, 2021
Ciryl “Wonderman” Gane #UFC265
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 8, 2021
Toe banged him
— Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) August 8, 2021
That’s what you call nut shot. #softwarning
— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) August 8, 2021
Crazy to see a heavyweight that switches stances like a welterweight
— Kyler Phillips (@Kymatrix) August 8, 2021
Dam we got a in shape Beast that’s not even breathing yet
— Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) August 8, 2021
He doesn’t posses the power of an Ngannou but there’s just not many heavyweights in the world who are as light/fluid on their feet and as quick as Gane. Lewis is powerful tho but Gane is seeing him sit down and load up. Can’t hit what you can’t catch.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 8, 2021
Man gane put on a clinic he’s a problem
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 8, 2021
Back of Ganes neck looking like a package of hotdog buns.
— Amanda Bobby Brundage (@ABCnation115) August 8, 2021
Ciryl Gane the most technical heavyweight every! #ufc #ufc265
— Kyle The Monster Nelson (@THE__MONSTER) August 8, 2021
Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane is going to be something else . Shiiii Dana what’s your cashapp, take my money right now #ufc265
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 8, 2021
i’d turn ciryl gane into a french fry
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 8, 2021
Jones vs Francis vs gane vs stipe fatal four way match
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 8, 2021
Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane is going to be something else . Shiiii Dana what’s your cashapp, take my money right now #ufc265
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 8, 2021
Not a single scratch! #interimchamp #ufc265
— Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) August 8, 2021
If you needed to stand up with Ngannou, it wouldn’t be a bad thing to have Gane’s athleticism and skill set. Goodnight everyone, talk to ya on @AnikFlorianPod
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 8, 2021
Gane fights like a Create-A-Player with all 100 attributes. #UFC265
— Gerald Harris (@GHurricane) August 8, 2021
Man as much as a beast I think Gane is it still doesn’t feel right calling him “champ” feel like he’s got to beat a couple more dudes to get that title ♂️
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) August 8, 2021
@ciryl_gane vs @francis_ngannou in Paris would be “tres bon” @ufc @UFCFRA
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) August 8, 2021
He’s a real problem! I’m super excited about the unification fight! If I am team @francis_ngannou I’m game plan meeting right now! We haven’t seen a heavyweight like this with these abilities!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 8, 2021
Great fights tonight
— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 8, 2021
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