Ciryl Gane headlined the open workout session in the lead-up to UFC Baku. The French heavyweight contender took center stage in front of gathered media and fans.
Ciryl Gane took center stage at the open workout session held ahead of UFC Baku, showcasing his skills in front of assembled media and fans as fight week got underway.
Gane, nicknamed "Bon Gamin," enters the event ranked second in the heavyweight division and brings a record of 14 wins and 2 losses. The 36-year-old Frenchman, who trains out of MMA Factory, stands six-foot-four with an enormous 81-inch reach, giving him one of the most imposing physical profiles in the division. His technical output is equally striking — he lands 5.29 significant strikes per minute at a 61 percent accuracy rate, numbers that place him among the most efficient heavyweights on the roster.
Why it matters
- Gane's rank of second in the heavyweight division means any appearance he makes carries significant title implications
- His combination of elite striking accuracy and solid takedown output at 0.68 per 15 minutes makes him a versatile matchup problem for any opponent
- The open workout gave fans and observers a close look at his conditioning and game plan preparation ahead of his scheduled contest at UFC Baku
