‘It Almost Reminds You of Mike Tyson, Back in the Day’- Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Says Francis Ngannou Carries an Aura of Intimidation

Published 01/22/2022, 4:54 AM EST

UFC 270 will feature one of the most exciting heavyweight fixtures in the history of MMA, Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. This heavyweight battle has captivated the attention of one and all, including Hollywood superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

‘The Rock’ provided his thoughts on the heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, and his impending fight at UFC 270.

Johnson said, “This is not only one of the most anticipated heavyweight bouts of all time, but it has the potential to be the greatest and biggest heavyweight bout of all time. “

Article continues below this ad

He added, “You have Francis, who carries with him this intimidation that is second to none. It reminds me of, and Dana and I talked about this before. It almost reminds you of Mike Tyson, back in the day. Where he just steps to the octagon with such incredible intimidation and power.”

‘If You Ever Fight in Your Life You Will Know’- Francis Ngannou Shuts Down Journalist in Style at UFC 270

Considering the history Ngannou and Gane share with each other, the fight is sure to be a nail-biter. Both fighters have come a long way since they used to train together at the MMA factory in Paris. While Gane has stayed with Fernand Lopez, Ngannou left the team after a dispute with his coach.

Article continues below this ad

Ciryl Gane could have the edge against Francis Ngannou at UFC 270

Picking between ‘The Predator’ and ‘Bon Gamin” will be extremely tough, as both men are very skilled fighters. As Ngannou possesses insane power, if he connects cleanly later tonight, he has the potential to knock Gane to sleep.

Ciryl Gane, on the other hand, is far more inventive as a fighter. Despite being less powerful than Ngannou, he is an intricate striker and a talented grappler. If he takes the fight to the ground, he is very likely to walk away with the belt. Overall, Gane is the more well-rounded fighter and will walk into the fight at UFC 270 as a favorite.

Article continues below this ad

WATCH THIS STORY: Ciryl Gane’s Intense Training Routine For His Title Unification Bout Against Francis Ngannou At UFC 270

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Pranit Punjabi is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. A third-year psychology major, this Justin Gaethje fan merged his interest in psychology with his deep passion for MMA and was intrigued by this new angle to help him get closer to the action. Pranit aims to look through the violence and chaos, into what makes MMA truly beautiful, the deep and rich psychological aspect of the game.

‘It Almost Reminds You of Mike Tyson, Back in the Day’- Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Says Francis Ngannou Carries an Aura of Intimidation

Ciryl Gane could have the edge against Francis Ngannou at UFC 270

Trending

“Looks Just as Confused” – Justin Gaethje Receives Untoward Backlash From Fans After UFC 300 Max Holloway KO

“Bubble Gut From High HGH Abuse” – Joe Rogan’s Dire Health Concern Flare Up as Fans Worry About UFC Commentator

“Disrespectful” – Joe Rogan Doesn’t Interview Aljamain Sterling at UFC 300 for Surprising Reason

Justin Gaethje’s Team Messes Up Mid Fight Before Getting KO’d at UFC 300, Max Holloway Reveals – “I Could Hear Trevor”

“If He Dies He Dies” – Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier & Pros Pay Respect to Jim Miller After Being Cut Open by Bobby Green at UFC 300