Tai Tuivasa Says Fight W/ Ciryl Gane ‘Makes Me A Bit Horny’

Tai Tuivasa is feeling horny, and it can just suggest something … it’s time to combat!!

TMZ Sports spoke with the 29-year-old, #3 ranked UFC heavyweight ahead of his UFC Fight Night scrap with #1 ranked opposition, Ciryl Gane … in Paris, where Bon Gamin lives and trains. We asked Tai what he needed to watch out for battling CG.

“Ciryl is a great athlete. Great competitor. Really good fighter. There’s gonna be a few challenges, but I think he’s got a bit to worry about as well, know what I mean? I’m gonna do what Bam Bam does and come to fight, and I’m gonna bring the fire, that’s for sure.”

FYI, Gane is coming off a loss to Francis Ngannou in January (consentaneous choice). It was the very first loss of his profession (10-1). Tai has actually won his last 5 … consisting of wins over Derrick Lewis, Greg Hardy and Stefan Struve.

Anybody who’s seen Tuivasa fight understands win or loss (there’s been a lot more gaining than losing), he’s going to toss bombs, and somebody is going to sleep. That’s why he’s a fan favorite.

On September 3rd, he’s entering into opponent area … however you currently understand Tai isn’t the least bit concerned.

“I look at it as an opportunity to earn more fans from another country and another place. So yeah, I’m excited. I definitely came to find some new French fans.”

There’s a lot more than a possible title shot and brand-new fans on the line … Tai says his agreement’s up after the Ciryl fight, and he’s aiming to get a strong pay boost.

“All I’m focused on is winning this Saturday and negotiating a new contract for bigger money,” Tuivasa says.

“I’m a prize fighter. I know that if I win this weekend, it’s going to help me dramatically in my next contract negotiation.”

If he wins, Tai says he aspires to sample the French beer … when he does a shoe-y.

“My mates have been having beers at breakfast. They said it tastes pretty good, so I’m definitely keen to give it a swirl!”

We likewise asked Tai about Jon Jones — a  possible future challenger for Tai. Tuivasa just recently made news when he called Jones the very best fighter ever, however likewise called him a “d******d.”

Tai’s plainly thinking about the fight, however says Gane’s his only focus today.