PHOTO: Conor McGregor catches up with Ciryl Gane in Cannes

UFC icon Conor McGregor and heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane caused a stir as they unexpectedly crossed paths at the Cannes Film Festival, held in the picturesque region of Southern France. McGregor and Gane found themselves in an unexpected encounter, leaving onlookers buzzing with excitement.

Check out the photo of McGregor and Gane crossing paths:

Ciryl Gane bumping into Conor McGregor in Cannes, France last night 😁 twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/EQq69D4R6z

The dynamic duo of lightweight sensation and the formidable heavyweight contender radiated genuine delight upon their unexpected reunion. The Irishman with his arms wide open in a welcoming gesture, exuded warmth as he embraced the French ace, while Gane's radiant smile mirrored the mutual respect and admiration between the two fighters.

Following his recent defeat against Jon Jones at UFC 285 in March, 'Bon Gamin' finds himself at a crossroads in his career.

Meanwhile, Conor McGregor has been diligently honing his skills in anticipation of a potential return to the octagon against Michael Chandler. However, despite the anticipation surrounding this potential matchup, fans and pundits alike anxiously await the official confirmation of the fight. Specifically, details regarding the date, venue, and formal agreement from the UFC.

Brendan Schaub weighs in on Conor McGregor's documentary

The highly acclaimed documentary 'McGregor Forever,' chronicling the life and career of Conor McGregor, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences and critics alike since its release earlier this year. Adding to the chorus of admiration was UFC heavyweight veteran Brendan Schaub, who has also expressed his deep appreciation for the film.

Offering an enthralling and intimate portrayal, the documentary offers viewers a rare window into the multifaceted existence of the former two-division champion. With meticulous attention to detail, the film explores the intricacies of Conor McGregor's extraordinary life, seamlessly interweaving both his personal and professional odyssey.

In particular, the documentary shines a spotlight on pivotal chapters in McGregor's journey, including the highly anticipated and fiercely contested battles against formidable opponents such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Cerrone, and Dustin Poirier from 2018 to 2021.

'Big Brown' remarked about the 'McGregor Forever' documentary:

"I watched it and I got sad. I got sad at the end because, I don't think we'll ever see that again, not in my lifetime. Now we'll see guys taking on these huge boxing fights. It started the whole Jake Paul and Logan Paul thing. All that comes out of Conor's ability to dream so damn big to fight Floyd Mayweather, so now it's common... You see Conor, and you don't think he takes the game that seriously because he does all antics... You watch it, and you see how much he cares... It was fascinating."

Check out Brendan Schaub's entire remarks below: