Gane recently claimed the interim title by defeating Derrick Lewis at UFC 265. Ngannou knocked out former champion Stipe Miocic in devastating fashion earlier this year.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik has fought both Ngannou and Gane. Whilst he came up short on both occasions, he now has the unique first-hand experience of knowing where both men’s strengths lie.
In a recent interview with John Hyon Ko of Sportskeeda MMA, Jairzinho Rozenstruik broke down the potential fight between his two former foes. ‘Bigi Boy’ stated the following:
Jairzinho Rozenstruik on whether Ngannou and Gane being former teammates will effect the fight
One of the big narratives that has fans excited for this fight is the fact that Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane used to be training partners. Both came under the tutelage of Fernand Lopez at the MMA Factory in Paris, France. Ngannou ultimately left and relocated to Eric Nicksick’s Xtreme Couture in the States.
When asked whether the past history between the two men would impact the fight at all, Jairzinho Rozenstruik stated that:
Check out the full Sportskeeda MMA exclusive interview with Jairzinho Rozenstruik below:
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