On Monday, June 28, 2021, it was announced that Derrick Lewis would face Cyril Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight championship. This led to a heated argument between UFC President Dana White and heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou‘s manager, Marquel Martin.
Marquel Martin Furious Over Interim Title Fight
Martin instantly said he was shocked by the news of the interim title fight. Which led to White responding.
“This dude is so full of sh*t!” White wrote on ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto’s Instagram.