UFC heayweight fighter Ciryl Gane played as a midfielder in a charity match recently, showing impressive football skills
Fluent football skills – add that to the resume of former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane. The heavyweight fighter participated in a charity match in France, acted as a midfielder, drew attention for risking bold moves and was one of the highlights of his team.
Gane was part of ‘Team UNICEF’- United Nations Children’s Fund – who played against Lyon legends (FRA), which had 23 thousand people present. The amount raised will be donated to helpless children during the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
In a sequence posted by MMA reporter Luke Thomas, Gane can be seen swerving through three midfielders, using exceptional football skills like shoulder drop, quick one-two, and nimble footwork as he coasted through. Gane has the reputation of being an elite striker and moves with the fluidity and sprightliness of a middleweight or welterweight.
Ciryl Gane will face Tai Tuivasa next in September, in his quest to climb back up the ladder to a potential title fight after losing to Francis Ngannou.
When did Ciryl Gane make his UFC debut?
Ciryl Gane had formerly competed for TKO Major League MMA where he was the Heavyweight Champion. As of March 29th, 2024, he is #1 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Coached by Fernand Lopez, Ciryl Gane made his professional MMA debut in 2018. He was first contracted to the Canadian MMA promotion TKO, where his first fight was for the vacant TKO heavyweight championship, against Bobby Sullivan. He won the title fight in the first round through a front choke.
Gane made his UFC debut on August 10, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 against Raphael Pessoa. Gane won the fight by an arm-triangle choke at the end of the first round. He was on a brilliant nine fight win streak, before he fought Francis Ngannou at UFC 270, and lost the fight via decision.
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