Sherrod Sports Visas and Oakhurst Legal Group’s managing member Sherrod Seward, Esq. interviewed the King of French MMA, Fernand Lopez. The interview was done during the latest episode of Sherrod Sports Visas’ Global Sports Mobility.

Former MMA artist, now MMA coach

Fernand Lopez is a former mixed martial artist (MMA). Currently, he is an MMA coach and famous for establishing the MMA Factory in Paris, the biggest MMA gym in France. He has trained several notable fighters such as Francis Ngannou, Ciryl Gane, Ion Cutelaba, Taylor Lapilus, Christian M’Pumbu, and Nassourdine Imavov. 

Aside from being a coach, he is also managing Ares FC. Ares FC is France’s leading MMA promotion. They are passionate about bringing their sport to new territories and new audiences and to give high-potential fighters a platform to express themselves. 

What’s next for Fernand Lopez?

Nassourdine Imavov, one of Ares' veterans who has been trained by Lopez, recently beat Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC 268.

Fernand Lopez is also busy training his guys for the Heavyweight championship fight of UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou against Ciryl Gane which will happen in January 2022 at Anaheim.

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