MMA – Ciryl Gane, a French at the top of the UFC?

UFC – Ciryl Gane will face Jairzinho Rozenstruik on February twenty seventh. A symbolic combat in multiple approach for the French.

For the first time in his UFC profession, the French heavyweight Ciryl Gane (30 years outdated) might be at the top of the invoice. His combat towards the Surinamese Jaizinho Rozenstruik might be the fundamental occasion of the UFC Fight Night on February 27. An necessary duel for the Frenchman, who might be propelled to the top of the UFC heavyweight rating if he wins towards the world quantity 3 in his class. A meteoric rise in energy for Ciryl Gane, who has had a profession as uncommon as the writing of his first identify.

Late onset, early development

Nothing supposed Good Kid Ciryl Gane to be the place he’s at this time. The Vendéen found fight sports activities late in life. After taking over Muay-Thai in 2014 (a self-discipline the place he received his 7 professional fights), Gane made a transition to MMA in 2018, at the age of 28. After solely 3 fights (all received) in Canada for a minor federation, the UFC recruited him. A signature that made individuals discuss as a result of of his already superior age and his relative inexperience with MMA.

But rapidly, Good Kid will silence the skeptics. Unbeaten in 4 fights in the well-known octagon, he stays on a prestigious victory towards the former junior world champion Dos Santos in December 2020. Unknown 2 extra years in the past, Ciryl Gane is rising in a short time to the top of heavyweights. And the story might be simply starting.

Title combat developing?

This coming combat between Ciryl Gane and Jairzinho Rozenstruik has all the things of a world semi-ultimate. If the subsequent title alternative appears promised to Jon jones (who will face this summer time the winner of the combat scheduled for March 27 between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou), the winner of the duel Gane-Rozenstruik might be subsequent on the checklist. Enough to inspire the Vendée to clinch an eighth consecutive victory in MMA.

France headlining! @JairRozenstruik vs @ciryl_gane February 27! # UFCVegas20 pic.twitter.com/ZkpaJXcDyG

– UFC France (@UFCFRA) February 3, 2021

Idriss Ahamada