Ciryl Gane vs Francis Ngannou

[ChazWood]

Nothing like a legit heavyweight matchup. Getting amped for this fight!

I'm going with the French Prince by TKO in the 7th

Gane is so chill and down to earth. I would love to see him KO Jones after winning the heavyweight title.

[steffo99]

Who knows with those two. Both likeable guys too. I'm disregarding any impressions of some of these clips they been replaying lately and the feud with the ex-coach etc. Think Francis will eventually catch him with something. Watched a technical breakdown and it showed that the way Ciryl comes in and moves away sometimes would leave him vulnerable to those potential uppercuts of Francis. Will be fun to watch either way.

In the meantime I'm watching Lex Dude and GSP dude giving us mortals some advice:

[Mark1T]

Big match. Gane knows how to box better than Ngannou and both have massive power. Ngannou has improved a lot and he is not afraid of Gane, so whoever gets in the first big punches might win.

It will not go the distance.

[ChazWood]

Who knows with those two. Both likeable guys too. I'm disregarding any impressions of some of these clips they been replaying lately and the feud with the ex-coach etc. Think Francis will eventually catch him with something. Watched a technical breakdown and it showed that the way Ciryl comes in and moves away sometimes would leave him vulnerable to those potential uppercuts of Francis. Will be fun to watch either way.

In the meantime I'm watching Lex Dude and GSP dude giving us mortals some advice:

Solid analysis and thanks for the link. Awesome clip! I'm still struggling seeing GSP with hair, but I feel sorry for anyone who tries to fuk with the dude.

Big match. Gane knows how to box better than Ngannou and both have massive power. Ngannou has improved a lot and he is not afraid of Gane, so whoever gets in the first big punches might win.

It will not go the distance.

You're probably right, Marky. I just rewatched Gane vs Lewis and was impressed with how Gane engaged at angles and maintained ample range. He fights very relaxed and yet focused. For sure going to be exciting!

[Karl_Hungus]

Looking forward to this one. It is a tough one to predict, but I lean slightly toward Gane.

[steffo99]

Guess I will set my alarm for this one. Such bad times for us in Europe - last time I fell asleep right before the title match.

[mtpockets]

Ngannou TKO in 3 rounds


I'll pvr it and watch it in the morning before I head out

[Oceanside]

I don't think I've even seen Gane fight and if I did I don't remember so I'd be guessing with any prediction.....

Stipe's been pretty quiet so it seems he's out of the picture as long as Francis is top dog..

With a Gane win perhaps the divsion is reinvigorated with a Stipe/Gane showdown..

I've never been a big fan of heavies in either boxing or MMA...

I'm braving the mean street streets of Oceanside Ca and making the trip across town (12 pack in tow) to my buddys house to see Moreno/FIGUEIREDO and if the Francis/Ciryl fight if good then that's just a bonus.

#WAR UFC270
#WARSHOWTIMEBOXING
#WARMONTREALTRANSPLANTS

[ChazWood]

It's LITTERALLY been YEARS since I've been this AMPED for a ufc FIGHT.

The more I seen of this Gane Dude, the more I'm pulling for him. Nothing against Naggy, I just wanna see a well executed, disciplined strategy overcome raw power and result in a glorious KO.

Impossible to imagine this going to a decision. Surely the Combat Gods will be please with tonight's offerings.

Enjoy the fight and the card, fellow Just Bleed disciples.

[ChazWood]

I don't think I've even seen Gane fight and if I did I don't remember so I'd be guessing with any prediction.....

Stipe's been pretty quiet so it seems he's out of the picture as long as Francis is top dog..

With a Gane win perhaps the divsion is reinvigorated with a Stipe/Gane showdown..

I've never been a big fan of heavies in either boxing or MMA...

I'm braving the mean street streets of Oceanside Ca and making the trip across town (12 pack in tow) to my buddys house to see Moreno/FIGUEIREDO and if the Francis/Ciryl fight if good then that's just a bonus.

#WAR UFC270
#WARSHOWTIMEBOXING
#WARMONTREALTRANSPLANTS

Right on, Brother. Enjoy your night.

[Oceanside]

It's LITTERALLY been YEARS since I've been this AMPED for a ufc FIGHT.

Cool, I hope it doesn't disappoint.

[steffo99]

Did some wrestling back at age 7, so this might bring some nasty flashbacks again. I'm ready though - meditation and introspection is the key.

[ChazWood]

Did some wrestling back at age 7, so this might bring some nasty flashbacks again. I'm ready though - meditation and introspection is the key.

haha! I hope u kidding, brother. This all aboot the primal ultra violence. The appreciation of the skill, talent, heart, etc all come distant second, IMHO.

[steffo99]

haha! I hope u kidding, brother. This all aboot the primal ultra violence. The appreciation of the skill, talent, heart, etc all come distant second, IMHO.

I just try to be a lover not a fighter, but it's difficult.

Btw, saw a docu on airplane accidents and you need to reign in these geese over there - their size is enough to mess up airflow (or something like that) and crash planes.

This just in as well - will be a good one if they make it:

[ChazWood]

I just try to be a lover not a fighter, but it's difficult.

Btw, saw a docu on airplane accidents and you need to reign in these geese over there - their size is enough to mess up airflow (or something like that) and crash planes.

This just in as well - will be a good one if they make it:

Dude, know thy self. The rest is a process of trial and error, but what a fuking ride if u let yurseif go with the flow. Holy fuk I wasted decades fighting against my dumbass self!

and yeah, totally. Those Canukistanian Geese are are pure dark matter brilliantly camouflaged as dopey water fowl. Who know what they got in store fur us?

And yeah yeah Dude. That's an interesting matchup and I'm down for that!

[Karl_Hungus]

haha! I hope u kidding, brother. This all aboot the primal ultra violence. The appreciation of the skill, talent, heart, etc all come distant second, IMHO.

Well, maybe they won't actually fight. Maybe they will meet in the center of the octagon, realize that violence is not the answer, pull up a couple of chairs and talk about their feelings. Herb Dean will facilitate the sharing, and provide hankies all around for the ensuing waterworks and cathartic release. I certainly can't wait to see it.

[Oceanside]

I just try to be a lover not a fighter, but it's difficult.

Btw, saw a docu on airplane accidents and you need to reign in these geese over there - their size is enough to mess up airflow (or something like that) and crash planes.

This just in as well - will be a good one if they make it:

I think Prohchazka's an absolute beast and walks through Glover as long as it's standing...

It's more interesting than the last 5 Jon Jones fights combined.

[ChazWood]

Well, maybe they won't actually fight. Maybe they will meet in the center of the octagon, realize that violence is not the answer, pull up a couple of chairs and talk about their feelings. Herb Dean will facilitate the sharing, and provide hankies all around for the ensuing waterworks and cathartic release. I certainly can't wait to see it.

haha! Karl Dude, even u with yur super-sized brainz aint gonna hook me like a lake sturgeon, and drag me along the muddy lake bottom until I finally run outa gas and float up to the surface on mah belly.

The Gods of Violence demand to see blood tonight! It's glorious!

except for Steff who has to set his alarm to get woke up. That's gotta suk.

[steffo99]

I think Prohchazka's an absolute beast and walks through Glover as long as it's standing...

It's more interesting than the last 5 Jon Jones fights combined.

Yup, just weird though how Glover is the actual Champ. Happy for him when he got it though.

[steffo99]

except for Steff who has to set his alarm to get woke up. That's gotta suk.

Couple more hrs...maybe I can make it. Want to see these twinks fight!

[ChazWood]

Couple more hrs...maybe I can make it. Want to see these twinks fight!

I reckon 3 more hours, Brosteff. At least til the HW championship. I'm getting pooped and it's only coming on 1700 here. Good luck to u!

I got minimal interest in the prelims, so I'm witnessing the Packers dismember the SF 69'ers, ATM.

[Karl_Hungus]

Well, maybe they won't actually fight. Maybe they will meet in the center of the octagon, realize that violence is not the answer, pull up a couple of chairs and talk about their feelings. Herb Dean will facilitate the sharing, and provide hankies all around for the ensuing waterworks and cathartic release. I certainly can't wait to see it.

Well sh!t, that didn't go at all how I predicted!

[Oceanside]

I was pretty surprised that the crowd held it together and didn't start in with the boo's sometime in the second round...

I didn't pay for it, but I did I'd be pretty pissed to see two guys who had trained together in the past and were freinds. go in there and be reluctant to actually hurt each other..

Francis has been barking about the money he's not making and not being treated right, but after Saturday night, he makes my list of fighters I Won't give a sh*t about seeing.

[ChazWood]

Well sh!t, that didn't go at all how I predicted!

haha! Same. To me, looked like Francis was gassing after the 2nd, but the dude found another gear which was damn impressive. While not explosive, I enjoyed the contest. Would have loved to see Cyril more aggressive and creative in his striking, I think fighting on the big stage with the stakes so high could have threw him off. He never quite looked comfortable, relatively speaking.

I was pretty surprised that the crowd held it together and didn't start in with the boo's sometime in the second round...

I didn't pay for it, but I did I'd be pretty pissed to see two guys who had trained together in the past and were freinds. go in there and be reluctant to actually hurt each other..

Francis has been barking about the money he's not making and not being treated right, but after Saturday night, he makes my list of fighters I Won't give a sh*t about seeing.

I felt mostly the same until I watched an interview with Ariel "the Nose" posted after the fight. Big Naggy kinda won me over in that interview. Fuk, if I was his size and athletic, I'd prolly be a complete prick!

Here's the interview in case u interested.



yes, Ariel is annoying, butt he asks good questions.

[MinisterOfLust]

How wrong were OP's predictions?

[ChazWood]

How wrong were OP's predictions?

I reckon we'll never know cuz they stopped after the 5th.

and I stand by my prediction. Cyril looked like he was aboot to get his 2nd wind at the end of the 5th.

[Karl_Hungus]

haha! Same. To me, looked like Francis was gassing after the 2nd, but the dude found another gear which was damn impressive. While not explosive, I enjoyed the contest. Would have loved to see Cyril more aggressive and creative in his striking, I think fighting on the big stage with the stakes so high could have threw him off. He never quite looked comfortable, relatively speaking.

I was wondering WTF he was thinking tbh. Some of the leg kicks he was throwing wouldn't have hurt 6 year-old kid. Was he hoping the judge would score it in his favor simply because he made contact?

[ChazWood]

I was wondering WTF he was thinking tbh. Some of the leg kicks he was throwing wouldn't have hurt 6 year-old kid. Was he hoping the judge would score it in his favor simply because he made contact?

I dunno. Possibly got throwed off after feeling Naggy's power. Looked like a different fighter against Lewis.

[tot3ntanZz]

To be honest, I'm just shocked at how quickly Ngannou is progressing. Not only did he manage to hone his nuclear strikes to the ideal, but now he also knows how to grapple well. His fighting IQ is really high and I doubt very much that in the near future there will be someone who can defeat him.

[Karl_Hungus]

To be honest, I'm just shocked at how quickly Ngannou is progressing. Not only did he manage to hone his nuclear strikes to the ideal, but now he also knows how to grapple well. His fighting IQ is really high and I doubt very much that in the near future there will be someone who can defeat him.

I believe Jon Jones would beat him if he implemented a grappling-heavy strategy, but JJ hasn't really done that in years, and I am guessing wouldn't to that with Francis. Likely JJ would try to outpoint him in the stand-up to a boring decision like he has done in his last few fights. Would love to see Francis knock him out though (assuming he even stays in the UFC).