A little less than a month before putting his UFC heavyweight belt back into play against Ciryl Gane in Anaheim (January 22), Francis Ngannou mentioned his future opponent on his Youtube channel.
“
Ciryl is good, I've known that from the start.
He's really good.
And he will improve even more because he went from kick-boxing to MMA not long ago,
”explained the Cameroonian who trained with the Frenchman a few years ago in Paris.
A video extract of a former sparring session at the MMA Factory between Ngannou and Gane, rather to the benefit of the latter, has also resurfaced in recent days on social networks. “
My first reaction was to laugh. When they want to highlight something, they choose their images
", smiles Ngannou before asserting:"
he (Gane) has talent but I'm just better. I am the one who will end the hype
”.
“
I can't wait to be in this fight because many put it forward in the predictions. But once in the octagon, you will feel the energy and see the difference. I played with him (in training) like you play with your little brother. He knows me like that but he has not yet known me in bestial mode. It's going to be a fun fight
, ”continues Francis Ngannou, who explained at the beginning of December that he did not give any value to the interim belt held by Ciryl Gane. “
I don't recognize this belt. I am the undefeated champion. Its title is not legitimate. The presence of the champion renders the interim title invalid. And I'm here
, proclaimed the Cameroonian Sports Illustrated.
I have what it takes to turn off everyone in the category.
I'm going to hit hard on January 22.
”
I know exactly how Fernand Lopez thinks.
Francis Ngannou
Does he fear the strategy concocted by the one who launched him in MMA, Fernand Lopez, now coach of Ciryl Gane? “
I've been living in the United States for almost four years and haven't seen Fernand for three years. He doesn't know anything about me and my game for the past three years
, says Ngannou.
People can't see much of my progress because my fights don't last long enough for me to flaunt my skills. So, I don't believe he knows anything about me. I know Fernand well, I am an observer. I was by his side for almost four years. I know exactly how he thinks. It's good for me. I could tell you what their game plan will be. They only have a few cards up their sleeve
".
On the side of the "Predator", psychological warfare began a long time ago.
On November 7, the champion had literally snubbed his former coach and his colt in the halls of Madison Square Garden.
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