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Ciryl Gane captured the UFC interim heavyweight championship at UFC 265 without taking so much as a scratch on his face.
Gane dominated Derrick Lewis from bell to bell, breaking down the heavyweight knockout leader at distance before moving in to finish at the 4:11 mark of the third round.
Gane will now move on to face undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, whose request for one-month delay led to the decision to put up an interim title.
Seeing hometown favorite Lewis lose, the crowd at the Toyota Center was far more happy for UFC 265’s co-headliner Jose Aldo cruise to victory in a masterful performance over Pedro Munhoz.
Here’s what fighters had to say about UFC 265.
Ciryl Gane def. Derrick Lewis
Impressive performance from Gane !
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) August 8, 2021
He's now a legit contender.
See you soon boy. When you know you know. #ufc265
Great fights tonight
— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 8, 2021
Flawless performance @ciryl_gane . #UFC265
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) August 8, 2021
Man gane put on a clinic he’s a problem
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 8, 2021
Not a single scratch! #interimchamp #ufc265
— Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) August 8, 2021
Jones vs Francis vs gane vs stipe fatal four way match
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 8, 2021
Ciryl Gane the most technical heavyweight every! #ufc #ufc265
— Kyle The Monster Nelson (@THE__MONSTER) August 8, 2021
France wins the interim heavyweight title.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 8, 2021
Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane is going to be something else . Shiiii Dana what’s your cashapp, take my money right now #ufc265
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 8, 2021
Man as much as a beast I think Gane is it still doesn’t feel right calling him “champ” feel like he’s got to beat a couple more dudes to get that title ♂️
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) August 8, 2021
@ciryl_gane vs @francis_ngannou in Paris would be “tres bon” @ufc @UFCFRA
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) August 8, 2021
He’s a real problem! I’m super excited about the unification fight! If I am team @francis_ngannou I’m game plan meeting right now! We haven’t seen a heavyweight like this with these abilities!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 8, 2021
Jose Aldo def. Pedro Munhoz
@josealdojunior is such a freak!! #ufc265
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) August 8, 2021
135 aldo beats 155 mcgregor
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 8, 2021
Good fight fellas!!
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) August 8, 2021
After all the years and all the fights it’s remarkable to see @josealdojunior still evolving. A truly special and inspiring fighter #ufc265
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) August 8, 2021
Master class by @josealdojunior #ufc265
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) August 8, 2021
Aula de MMA de @josealdojunior
Aldo is such a legend #ufc265
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) August 8, 2021
Let’s run it back 5 rounds @josealdojunior
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) August 8, 2021
When someone ask me,
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) August 8, 2021
What is a dream fight past or present regardless of weight class?
Aldo has to be on top of that list.
His legendary status and the way he carries himself is something to applaud. #UFC265
Vicente Luque def. Michael Chiesa
Man that was a smooth transition
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 8, 2021
Congrats @VicenteLuqueMMA! That d’arce is nasty. #UFC264
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) August 8, 2021
Man I love both Chiesa and Vicente. Glad no one was seriously hurt. Great performance @VicenteLuqueMMA head up @MikeMav22 !!
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) August 8, 2021
Tap tap tap in . That was a nasty choke ! #UFC265
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 8, 2021
Vicente Luque is the real deal!#ufc265
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) August 8, 2021
You looked great my man we might be dancing soon #ufc265
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 8, 2021
Tecia Torres def. Angela Hill
Congrats @TeciaTorres on the win!
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 8, 2021
Congrats @TeciaTorres. Big win. #UFC265
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) August 8, 2021
Tornado 2-0.
— Nina Ansaroff (@NinaAnsaroff) August 8, 2021
Impressive performances by both women! Warriors! @TeciaTorres @AngieOverkill #UFC264
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) August 8, 2021
Song Yadong def. Casey Kenney
Don’t be upset when you leave it to the judges.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 8, 2021
Wow what a robbery #UFC265
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) August 8, 2021
I was going to tweet that the fight was so close that it didn't matter how Texas judges fucked up the scoring... 30-27?? I was wrong. #UFC265
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) August 8, 2021
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