Ciryl Gane has addressed the viral moment in which Arianny Celeste scoped him out whilst on the scale.
Against Tai it’s possible to do the same, but it’s not easy as the fight stays dangerous. It is the promotion's first-ever event in France following a decade-long push to legalise MMA in the country. It's not the first time Celeste has gone viral for scoping out a fighter during a weigh-in. “Every time I win my fights, it looks easy but it’s not easy," . That's why it makes the video a little bit funny, because when you look at it you think I look at the girl and she looks at me, but no. Celeste wasn't on the stage for Gane's latest weigh-in as the Frenchman looks to bounce back to winning ways when he fights Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris tonight.
Gane was looking to pick up his first win since losing out on the UFC heavyweight title in January, whilst feared knockout artist Tuivasa was on a ...
Alessio Di Chirico was left face first on the canvas against Roman Kopylov, as the Russian put together a perfect sequence of punches to end the fight in the final round. Elsewhere on the prelims, Abusupiyan Magomedov shined in his UFC debut, scoring an 18-second knockout over Dustin Stoltzfus. In the co-main event, Robert Whittaker affirmed his status as the second-best middleweight in the world by outpointing fellow top contender Marvin Vettori.
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Two heavyweight stars collide in a preview of what could be the next contender for the title as the UFC takes place in France for the first time on Saturday ...
@ [timfsbrown](https://twitter.com/timfsbrown) [watch a live stream of Gane vs. [How to watch DAZN on your TV: What is it, what does it cost and include? PT/5 p.m. PT/3 p.m. 3 ranked knockout artist Tai Tuivasa (15-3-0) in the finale. PT/12 p.m. ET. [Watch live only on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc)) 1 ranked heavyweight Ciryl Gane (10-1-0) trying to bounce back from his first MMA career loss against a wildly entertaining challenger in the No. The main card fights at UFC Paris begin at 12 p.m. The UFC comes to France for the first time with a star-studded card with UFC Fight Night kicking off today.
Results As They Happen, Winner Interviews And More From UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa, Live From Accor Arena In Paris, France.
[Official Scorecards](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-judges-scorecards-ufc-fight-night-gane-vs-tuivasa-paris) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) Louis, Missouri) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa](/event/ufc-fight-night-september-03-2022), Live From The Accor Arena In Paris, France. [Ciryl Gane](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ciryl-gane) vs No. [Khalid Taha](/athlete/khalid-taha) tried to press forward and close the distance. With the clock winding down, the veteran connected on the choke and drew out the tap. 1 middleweight contender [Robert Whittaker](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/robert-whittaker) battling No. The Swiss judoka controlled the action on the canvas throughout, showing superior control and balance while taking advantage of Perez’s tendency to close the distance and look to clinch. The French lightweight showed a little bit of everything, hurting Figlak on the feet with long strikes and spinning attacks, battering his lead leg with heavy kicks, and significantly improved grappling, controlling the fight in every facet. 3 [Marvin Vettori](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/marvin-vettori) in the co-main event. Haqparast snapped a two-fight skid with the victory, moving to 6-4 through his first 10 UFC starts, and 14-5 overall.
Ciryl Gane bounced back from nearly being finished in the second round to knock out Tai Tuivasa in the third round in front of his hometown crowd Saturday ...
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The scenes in Paris for the UFC's first event in France were astounding. Here are the takeaways from a big night for Gane, Whittaker and the City of Lights.
The crowd roared when Gomis escaped a deep triangle from [Jarno Errens](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/5093447/jarno-errens) in the third round and won a decision. Ziam said the "energy" of the crowd willed him out of an armbar and a bad position when [Michal Figlak](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4900807/michal-figlak) took his back. [Ciryl Gane](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4426000/ciryl-gane) and [Tai Tuivasa](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3722422/tai-tuivasa). The stands were about 75% full for the first fight and loaded with energy, a stark contrast to Las Vegas UFC shows which don't start filling up until the main card begins. The atmosphere was unmatched in MMA, save for some unreal cards in Ireland and England over the years. The crowd roared during his walkout and the loudest it was all night (up to that point) was the first round, cheering Gane's name and singing the French national anthem in unison. [Francis Ngannou](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3933168/francis-ngannou) in January. [Conor McGregor](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3022677/conor-mcgregor), Muhammad Ali and Rocky Balboa all rolled into one, rather than a 26-year-old prospect in just his third UFC fight. He was the first French-born fighter to walk out on the UFC's first card in his home country and entered Accor Arena to a hero's welcome. It didn't end up being ominous -- it was just the collective sound of more than 15,405 fans stomping and clapping in support of their hometown UFC star. The fans were on their feet, chanting his name and treating him like one of the sport's biggest superstars. This victory puts Gane right back in the title picture, although it's a crowded picture with [Jon Jones](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2335639/jon-jones) having the inside track to the champ.
A rematch with heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is probably chief among them. Ngannou used his wrestling when he was fighting on an injured knee in Anaheim, ...
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UFC LIVE: Star Aussie duo headline historic card as Whittaker hits back at rival's reality check.
I think the way that second fight with Adesanya went is hard evidence that I’m proving, so I think that I’m getting better. “I think there are hard facts that prove I am improving. Of course, when exactly they walk out will depend on the earlier fights. “I keep improving, I’m more hungry. I’m on my way up, I don’t believe he is. “I mean, anything is possible. “But if I dink him, I sink him. If I dink them, I sink them. “I think he’s underestimating how good I am, how fast I am, how hard I hit, and I think that will come out on Saturday [local time].” “We all know he’s a great athlete. He’s really fast and all this. If I hit you flush, then – don’t worry about the cardio, don’t worry about none of that.
France's Ciryl Gane (11-1-0), a former interim heavyweight champion, stopped Australian Tai Tuivasa (15-4-0) in the third round of a main event slugfest on ...
The 37-year-old Makdessi kept coming forward in the third but at a cost, absorbing Haqparast strikes. Jourdain went to the body but ended back on the mat after a Wood trip. His record in the promotion stands at 11-8-0. Makdessi's face began to show damage as the fight wore on with blood leaking from around his eye. The two touched gloves as a sign of respect after a busy first round. Jourdain (13-6-1) was coming off a majority-decision loss to (Hurricane) Shane Burgos in July after a late rally fell short. At five foot nine, Jourdain had a three-inch height advantage in the opening bout of the main card. "I feel incredible at this weight class," Wood, who improved to 6-2-0 in the UFC, said after the win. Tuivasa almost knocked Gane out in the second round but the French fighter somehow survived to punish Tuivasa with a string of body shots. In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Robert (The Reaper) Whittaker (24-6-0) won a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) decision over Marvin (The Italian Dream) Vettori. Hats off to Charles, he's one hell of a fighter," he added. Former welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre of Montreal was cageside for the event.
Headlining honors went to a heavyweight clash between No. 1-ranked contender Ciryl Gane—the hometown hero—and visiting Australian Tai Tuivasa, who was ranked No ...
The American showed a ton of heart in the fight, and had a strong third round, but was ultimately unable to back up his pre-fight talk. We were reminded of that in the second bout of the UFC Fight Night 210 main card, when Paris' William Gomis found himself locked up in a triangle choke in the final minute of a fight with Dutchman Jarno Errens—a fight he was on track to win by decision. But that was not the case. Former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker was back in action in the UFC Fight Night 210 co-main event, taking on No. He entered the fight without a ranking himself, so there was potential for a massive payoff. The Australian Whittaker was the picture of dominance in the fight, out-striking his dangerous foe to a clear-cut unanimous-decision victory. The French heavyweight was incredible in the fight. Joaquin Buckley talked himself into a big opportunity at UFC Fight Night 210: a fight with No. There was a lot of pressure on Ciryl Gane's shoulders ahead of UFC Fight Night 210. 12-ranked middleweight Nassourdine Imavov, who picked up a unanimous-decision win over Joaquin Buckley on the main card. 1-ranked middleweight contender Robert Whittaker—a former champ—risk his spot against Italy's Marvin Vettori, the division's No. It marked the UFC's long-awaited debut in France, where MMA was illegal until 2019.
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker showed Marvin Vettori why he's the No. 1-ranked fighter in their division with a dominant performance Saturday ...
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Whittaker continues to nip at the heels of UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
Vettori is 2-2 in his last four fights, beating Paulo Costa and Kevin Holland but losing to Whittaker and Adesanya. "I'm the most dangerous man in this division, including the champion. Whittaker opened the fight in traditional Whittaker fashion, edging out his opponent with superior movement and combinations while making reads.
Robert Whittaker defeated Marvin Vettori at UFC Paris. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout.
If Marvin wants to win this fight he has to go for broke and take risk inside the pocket.— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) Marvin has to take the space from Whitaker if he wants success. After three rounds of mostly stand-up, the ‘Reaper’ dished out a lot of damage on a very resistent Vettori to pick up a unanimous decision victory.
Robert Whittaker will do whatever it takes to fight for the UFC belt – and he doesn't care if Israel Adesanya is holding it or not.
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See the top Twitter reactions to Robert Whittaker's win over Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night 209.
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Ciryl Gane strengthened his claim for a heavyweight title rematch against Francis Ngannou by knocking out Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris.
Then there's the entertaining manor of Tuivasa's fights. The event in Paris was the UFC's first show in France since MMA was legalised in the country two years ago, and the French fighters on the card made it a night to remember. It remains to be seen whether Whittaker will get a third go at defeating Adesanya, should the New Zealander retain his title against Alex Pereira in November, but his legacy as a middleweight great is already cemented and a future spot in the UFC Hall of Fame surely awaits. He went into Paris on the back of a five-fight knockout streak, and he nearly made it six when he floored Gane in the second round of their back-and-forth contest. From the Moulin Rouge walkout, paying tribute to the Paris crowd, to his sportsmanship throughout the fight as he laughed and joked with Gane, the Australian's effervescent personality was on full display throughout. Gane's win over Tuivasa puts the Frenchman in pole position for a rematch with champion Francis Ngannou for the heavyweight title.
Ciryl Gane unloaded a barrage of punches on Tai Tuivasa to secure a knockout victory with 37 seconds remaining of the third round at the Accor Arena.
The French heavyweight boosted his hopes of another title shot at UFC Paris Tuivasa sent Gane crashing to the canvas with a sledgehammer right hand in the second round, but Gane roared back with a series of brutal blows to the body that almost ended the fight. Ciryl Gane unloaded a barrage of punches on Tai Tuivasa to secure a knockout victory with 37 seconds remaining of the third round at the Accor Arena.
'Perfect storm': All-Aussie superfight plot revealed for UFC star to take on world champ.
Rob fights for money and he wants to fight the best.” “Jai’s at the top of the food chain in Australia and one of the best guys in the world,” Day said. “But at the end of the day, Jai’s also a businessman and he’s in the business to make money. Rob’s got one more fight left on his UFC contract. “Jai’s a boxing purist and in a perfect world, he wants to unify the titles,” Lonergan said. Rob’s keen.
The former UFC middleweight champion was left hanging at Friday's ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 209 after his opponent faked a handshake and then got ...
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See what the fighters from UFC Fight Night 209 went with as their backing tracks in Paris.
Tai Tuivasa via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 4:23](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/ufc-fight-night-209-results-ciryl-gane-vs-tai-tuivasa-paris) [Ciryl Gane](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ciryl-gane): “Haine & Sex” by Gazo [Tai Tuivasa](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/tai-tuivasa): “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilara, Mya, Pink, Lil’ Kim Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/ufc-fight-night-209-results-robert-whittaker-vs-marvin-vettori-israel-adesanya) [Robert Whittaker](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/robert-whittaker): “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr. [Blue Corner](http://mmajunkie.com/category/bluecorner) is MMA Junkie’s blog space. [Marvin Vettori](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/marvin-vettori): “Fratelli D’Itaalia” by Inno di Mameli [Ciryl Gane def. [Nassourdine Imavov def. [Roman Kopylov def. [Nathaniel Wood def. [Abusupiyan Magomedov def. [Nasrat Haqparast def. II” by Mobb Deep [Christian Quinonez def. [Stephanie Egger def.
Check out all the facts and figures from UFC Fight Night 209, which saw Ciryl Gane knock out Tai Tuivasa in the main event.
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France's Ciryl Gane pulled off an electrifying knockout win over Australian Tai Tuivasa in front of a home crowd at the Accor Arena on the banks of the ...
I'm gonna die rather than give up," a jubilant Gomis said in a post-fight interview as the fans roared their approval. Two minutes into the third Gane stunned Tuivasa with a kick to the head, and though the teak-tough Aussie initially refused to go down, Gane piled on the pressure. Australian Tuivasa sent Gane crashing to the canvas with a sledgehammer right hand in the second round, but Gane roared back with a series of brutal blows to the body that almost ended the fight.
Robert Whittaker recognizes Israel Adesanya is the champ, but he believes he is the most dangerous middleweight alive.
I conquered most of them before that second fight, and in that second fight, I conquered the rest of them, and I think you could see that in this fight today.” “I hear there’s rumors of an Australia card, and I would love to fight in my backyard,” Whittaker said. If Pereira is unable to dethrone Adesanya, that means Whittaker is likely still some ways off of a middleweight title shot, and that’s OK with the former champion. And I think stylistically he’s a great fighter, but I still think I’m the most dangerous man in the division, because I win. Should that happen, Whittaker could easily step in to face Pereira next, but he’s not so sure that will be an option. The small gloves change fights.” “[Adesanya] is very good – he’s very good,” Whittaker said. I get in there and I get to work.” The middleweight champion is set to defend his title against There’s a bit of a learning process afterward, a bit of a picking the pieces up process, and doubts and whatnot. [UFC Paris](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1317/ufc-paris-gane-vs-tuivasa), Whittaker turned in another brilliant performance, outclassing [Marvin Vettori](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3761/marvin-vettori) [en route to winning a unanimous decision](https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/9/3/23335981/ufc-paris-results-robert-whittaker-batters-marvin-vettori-dynamic-striking-to-win-unanimous-decision). 2 middleweight in the world and, according to the former champion, showed that he is superior to champion [Israel Adesanya](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4366/israel-adesanya) in some respects.
In the UFC Fight Night 209 co-main event, Robert Whittaker proved once again that he's a cut above most of the middleweight division.
I conquered most of them before that second fight, and in that second fight, I conquered the rest of them, and I think you could see that in this fight today.” A victory for Pereira could put Whittaker right back at the top of the list contenders, but he’s well aware of the challenge the champion presents. And I think stylistically he’s a great fighter, but I still think I’m the most dangerous man in the division, because I win. “[Adesanya] is very good – he’s very good,” Whittaker said. There’s a bit of a learning process afterward, a bit of a picking the pieces up process, and doubts and whatnot. I get in there and I get to work.”
Both men walked away victorious from their respective bouts with Whittaker beating Italian Marvin Vettorri in the co-main event, before Gane beat Tai ...
Meanwhile, Whittaker showed his class with a dominant points win over Italian Marvin Vettori. I had to be a warrior, and that's what I did. I'm a big fan - I was torn!