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Gane Denies Cheating Claims: Fouls Happen!
23 Sep
Summary
- Gane refutes claims of intentional fouls against Aspinall and Pereira.
- He believes eye pokes and back-of-head shots are common occurrences.
- Gane states fighters have the right to stop fights due to fouls.
Ciryl Gane, the undisputed heavyweight champion, has voiced his frustration regarding persistent accusations of foul play, particularly concerning incidents involving Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira. Speaking on a recent show, Gane refuted claims that he intentionally poked Aspinall's eyes or delivered illegal blows to Pereira's head.
Gane emphasized that accidental fouls, such as eye pokes and strikes to the back of the head, are a routine part of MMA. He suggested that Aspinall may have overreacted to an eye poke, stating that fighters have the option to stop the bout if they feel wronged. Gane drew parallels to his own past experience against Derrick Lewis, where he fought through an eye poke without complaint.
The champion described the alleged foul against Aspinall as a result of a grappling maneuver gone awry, noting that similar incidents occur regularly without the same level of scrutiny. He feels unfairly targeted as a cheater, contrasting his situation with other fighters like Jon Jones who have also been involved in similar situations. Gane's perspective suggests a broader acceptance of these 'trivial' occurrences within the sport.
