Dominick Cruz defends Ciryl Gane by arguing it’s the fighter’s fault if they get poked in the eye
Dominick Cruz doesn’t think that Ciryl Gane intentionally fouls his opponents. Next month features a UFC heavyweight title fight between two stars that have had divisive runs in the promotion. Josh Hokit believes that Dana White is secretly rooting for him, though the promotion’s president hasn’t suggested this when speaking publicly about the challenger. On the other hand, Gane’s last two opponents have accused him of cheating, though a former champion argues that the victim of a foul should take some responsibility. Earlier this year, Ciryl Gane claimed that he was trying to push Tom Aspinall’s face when he accidentally poked the former UFC heavyweight champion in the eye. The Brit has still not been able to return to the Octagon due to the injuries he suffered in this fight despite it taking place over a year ago. Gane was adamant that he wouldn’t change his style before fighting…