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Francis Ngannou is one of the heaviest hitters in the world and he believes everyone will see his beast mode in his next fight. ‘The Predator’ will defend his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Although the Cameroonian hasn’t fought ever since winning the title back at UFC 260, he is confident ahead of the fight.

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In a recent interview, he showed respect for Gane’s abilities but said that he’s just better than ‘Bon Gamin.’

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He said, “He’s good, he’s talented, that’s for sure. And that’s the reason why he’s there. Where he is at right now. I’m just better man, I’m just better. I’m just the man that’s going to stop the hype. And I can’t wait to get to this fight because what’s really funny about it is, everybody that talk about this fight to hype him up or the prediction.”

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“Any time we’re going to get in that octagon, you’re gonna feel the energy and you’re gonna feel the difference… Whatever they will say out there, Ciryl Gane knows who is Francis. I mean, just like playing around with him as you play with your little brother, he knows me from that. And yet haven’t seen me in my beast mode. He knows that something is coming. It’s gonna be a fun fight,” he added.

Dana White opines that Francis Ngannou doesn’t have the best representation

The UFC heavyweight champion has not signed a new contract with the promotion. Francis Ngannou has a champion’s clause in his contract, that will keep him in the promotion until he is the champion. However, if he ends up losing the fight, he will have to sign a new contract or leave.

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According to UFC President Dana White, Ngannou’s representation is a problem. In an interview, when asked about what exactly is the situation, White said, “These things happen sometimes. You don’t always come to terms with people. When you’re a fighter, you got to be careful who you get to represent you because that’s what they do. I don’t think he’s had the best representation.”

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White also said that if Ngannou wants to be with the UFC, then they would love to have him. However, the UFC President said if he wants to leave and not sign a contract, there is no problem with that as well.

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Do you think Francis Ngannou’s beast mode will be too much to handle for Gane? Will ‘The Predator’ be compelled to sign a contract? Let us know in the comments!

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Arunaditya Aima is an editor at EssentiallySports, where he works to bring clarity and depth to sports storytelling through the pieces he edits. With a Master’s degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in the field, he combines newsroom discipline with a deep-rooted passion for sports. During his time at EssentiallySports, Arunaditya has taken on multiple roles across the editorial pipeline. He began as a writer covering Ultimate Fighting Championship before transitioning into editorial responsibilities, including serving as the primary editor for National Basketball Association coverage. His experience across writing and editing allows him to approach stories from both a narrative and structural perspective. Before his editorial work in digital sports media, Arunaditya worked as a producer at Firstpost under the Network18 Group umbrella, gaining experience in newsroom production and broadcast-oriented storytelling. Across roles, he focuses on refining sports coverage through strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to presenting the game in ways that resonate with readers.

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