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Coach Fernand Lopez on newcomer Ciryl Gane: ‘Saturday will be the start of something big’

Having brought heavyweight behemoth Francis Ngannou to the forefront of his division, MMA Factory head coach Fernand Lopez appears to be the right man to lead 3-0 knockout artist Ciryl Gane to prominence in the UFC.

A champion under Canada’s TKO banner before his signing, Gane has gained a huge reputation internationally as one of the standout prospects in the heavyweight bracket. Despite his relative inexperience, Lopez is adamant that Gane is already primed for the world’s biggest stage.

“Man, he was ready when he was born,” Lopez told MMA Fighting.