UFC star Ciryl Gane has taken the time to look ahead to his blockbuster fight against Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250.
In the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250, Ciryl Gane will compete against Alex Pereira for the UFC interim heavyweight championship. The hope, of course, is that the winner will go on to face current undisputed champion Tom Aspinall, but his return to action is still up in the air due to his eye injuries.
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Those injuries, of course, came at the hands of Gane during their own title collision. Aspinall hasn’t been best pleased with the Frenchman since then, which makes sense given the circumstances.
Gane, meanwhile, is staying focused on the challenge ahead, because it’s a big one in the form of Alex Pereira.
Gane is ready for Pereira challenge
“I’ve never fought outdoors, so it’s gonna be special,” said Gane, who was still in Paris as of Monday. “That’s why when we arrive in a few days in Washington, we’re going to start training outside. … Nobody enjoys hot and humid a little bit, so that’s why we have to be prepared for it.”
“We will see if something happens before the fight,” Gane said. “But for me, the feeling is yes, it’s gonna be an interim belt, but the feeling is gonna be different for sure. At first because of my opponent; he’s a huge champion. And because also the type of this event. I don’t know how to say, but the feeling is gonna be different for sure. …
“This is the life of a fighter. This is my target, just fighting for this. I’m ready to sacrifice just for this. This is my target. I’m not looking for anything else. My mission is to win this belt.”
Quotes via MMA Junkie
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