Corner men invest just as much emotionally into fights as the athletes themselves do. They spend months developing game plans and drilling specific techniques for one specific opponent. Coaches watch their fighters sacrifice everything during brutal training camps that test physical and mental limits. Then fight night arrives and all that preparation gets put to the test inside the octagon. When things go perfectly according to plan, the satisfaction feels incredible for everyone involved in the camp.<\/p>
But when circumstances beyond anyone’s control ruin everything, the devastation hits differently for coaches watching helplessly. Fernand Lopez has guided Ciryl Gane through his entire professional MMA career with exceptional striking expertise. The French coach helped transform Gane from a raw Muay Thai prospect into an elite heavyweight contender. They have experienced highs like winning the interim title and lows like the Jon Jones submission loss. <\/p>