The announcement that an interim heavyweight title is being introduced at UFC 265 just three months after Francis Ngannou became champion led to a heated exchange between Ngannou’s agent and UFC president Dana White. The disagreement on social media occurred after Derrick Lewis was booked against Ciryl Gane with an interim title on the line
Jan 23, 2021; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Dustin Poirier reacts after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor of Ireland in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports Conor McGregor can beat Dustin Poirier in the first round
Welcome to Midnight! The Heavyweight drama regarding the newly created interim title match up between Ciryl Gane vs. Derrick Lewis is just getting started. Francis Ngannous is baffled and annoyed, and his management claims to be blind-sided by the UFC’s decision. UFC President Dana White is obviously an important factor in these negotiations, and he
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Rashad Evans believes Floyd Mayweather took it easy on Logan Paul in their exhibition bout. In Miami, Mayweather and Paul fought in a highly-anticipated bout. Mayweather was the undefeated pro boxer while Paul is a massive internet celebrity and had boxing experience but was 0-1 as a pro. However, the YouTuber had a massive size
4:40 PM ET The UFC is adding an interim heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane to its pay-per-view event Aug. 7, according to president Dana White. The UFC tried to book an undisputed title fight between defending champion Francis Ngannou and Lewis in June and then targeted it again for UFC 265
Three months after Francis Ngannou was crowned UFC heavyweight champion, an interim heavyweight title has been created. UFC President Dana White on Monday announced a fight between top contender Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis for the interim belt at UFC 265 on Aug. 7 in Lewis’ home town of Houston. MMA Fighting confirmed that bout
Dec 21, 2019; Busan, SOUTH KOREA; Ciryl Gane (red gloves) fights Tanner Boser (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Sajik Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports Tanner Boser earned a big must-win victory over Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Vegas 30. But it was with some controversy. Tanner Boser scores knockout at UFC
Francis Ngannou will have to sit on the sidelines at UFC 265 and watch Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane for the Interim UFC Heavyweight title, according to UFC President Dana White. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported on Monday that White has settled on Lewis vs. Gane for the Interim UFC Heavyweight title fight at UFC 265,
Image Credit: @ufc on Twitter Francis Ngannou isn’t too thrilled the UFC is creating an interim heavyweight title. Ngannou won the heavyweight title back at UFC 260 at the end of March with a KO win over Stipe Miocic. The plan was for him to face Jon Jones, but the promotion couldn’t come to an
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France’s Ciryl Gane has caught the attention of the UFC heavyweight division with the way he moves for a fighter of his size. In less than two years into his career with the promotion, he has already become a top contender with a 5-0 record (8-0 overall). Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content:
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7:15 AM ET UFC 264 fight week is nearly upon us, and an enormous amount of attention is rightfully being spent on the high-stakes trilogy fight headlining the July 10 card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. But a second look at the pay-per-view lineup shows just how much
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