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Ciryl Gane's knockout of Alex Pereira has renewed attention on coach Fernand Lopez, who guided both Gane and Francis Ngannou to the top of the UFC heavyweight division. Lopez reportedly had Gane avoid rear-hand punches entirely in the first round of Gane's fight with Jon Jones, a detail that illustrated his meticulous game-planning approach. Despite his reputation for detailed preparation and talent identification, Lopez is said to be winding down his involvement in combat sports, having sold his gym, the ARES promotion, and his management business.
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