How Did Ciryl Gane Get His Nickname ‘Bon Gamin’? Meaning Behind UFC Star’s Moniker

Former UFC Heavyweight Interim champion Ciryl Gane is a feared fighter in the division. In fact, when talking about the heavyweight division, one cannot have the conversation without including Ciryl Gane. The UFC heavyweight’s impressive finishing skill brings him closer to a title shot. Gane has an impressive record of 12 wins and only two losses, with his only defeats coming against the division’s champions, Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones.

Now, Gane is prepared to go one-on-one against  Alexander Volkov at UFC 310, as his record remains as impressive as ever. ‘Bon Gamin’ would be doing his best to come even closer to the crown now. But have you ever wondered why the UFC heavyweight is known as ‘Bon Gamin’? Well, fret not, as we will find out the true meaning behind this moniker in this article. So without further ado, let’s find out!

What does Ciryl Gane’s nickname ‘Bon Gamin’ mean?

Gane is also known as ‘Bon Gamin’. So, what is the meaning behind that distinctive nickname? Well, It translates to English as ‘Good Kid.’ People who follow the UFC and Gane will notice that it fits the fighter’s personality as well. Gane is always respectful of his opponents, both inside and outside the cage, and never participates in the trash-talking that the UFC is known for.

He always approaches his opponents with warmth, and his followers adore this approach. In addition, his fighting style differs significantly from the rest of the fighters in the heavyweight category. While most heavyweights use power and ferocity to dominate their opponents. Gane, on the other hand, is a very technical man. He is constantly darting into and out of range, baffling his opponents. Furthermore, his Muay Thai training allows him to mix kicks and punches in his fights. That frequently confuses his opponents, who are unable to find openings to land their signature strikes.

How did Ciryl Gane start fighting?

Ciryl Gane’s path to the fight scene is quite unusual in comparison to most fighters in the UFC or the entire MMA scene altogether. Growing up, he wasn’t the kid who hit the mats and mastered jiu-jitsu. Instead, he was playing basketball and soccer. It wasn’t until he was 24 and working at a furniture shop in Paris that a friend suggested he try his hand at Muay Thai. Gane was willing to try new things, so he strolled into a local Muay Thai gym with no experience. “I started this sport because I had a friend in my school who asked me to try it. I said, ‘Why not?” the UFC fighter told The Athletic.

Despite his lack of a background in the sport, he managed to impress his coach, Xavier Severin, in the very first session. However, Gane wasn’t completely committed to the art back then. And to tackle it, Severin had to push him, saying, “Train seriously or don’t come back.” A stern warning that triggered something in Gane. He began to take Muay Thai much more seriously and soon found himself competing in tournaments. He won all 13 of his professional fights, nine by knockout, and even held the heavyweight national title. Gane went to the MMA Factory in search of a more convenient gym location and met Fernand Lopez.

Lopez was not immediately enthused, but after Gane proved his ability, they devised a plan. Lopez promised Gane that if he focused on strengthening his complete game, particularly his ground skills, he would be in the UFC within two years. Now, as we know, ‘Bon Gamin’ made his UFC debut back in 2019 against Raphael Pessoa and got himself his very first win in the promotion. Fast forward a few years now, and Gane is all geared up to go against Alexander Volkov at UFC 310. So what do you think? Will he be able to win the fight? Let us know in the comments.