The UFC will be making its promotional debut in France on Sept. 3. The main event will feature a crucial heavyweight fight featuring former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane and the rising Tai Tuivasa inside Accor Arena.
Gane, born in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, is a former Muay Thai fighter. He made his MMA debut in 2018, winning the TKO heavyweight title. Gane made his UFC debut in 2019. In 2021 he beat Derrick Lewis for the interim UFC heavyweight title. Facing Francis Ngannou for the undisputed title in Jan. 2022, Gane lost via unanimous decision.
A kickboxer and boxer, Tuivasa made his MMA debut in 2012. An AFC heavyweight champion, Tuivasa joined the UFC in 2017. Winning his first three fights with the promotion, Tuivasa would then go on a three-fight losing streak.
Since then, Tuivasa has won five in a row, all via some form of knockout. His last fight was a knockout win over Derrick Lewis in February 2022.
Gane is ranked No. 1 in the UFC’s heavyweight rankings, while Tuivasa is ranked third.
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The Sporting News has the full rundown of the schedule for UFC Paris, with details on fight matchups, start times, odds, and more.
When is UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa?
- Date: Saturday, September 3
- Prelims: 12 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. BST
- Main card: 3 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. BST
- Main event: 6 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. BST (approximately)
UFC Paris takes place on September 3. The prelims begin at 12 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. BST, while the main card will start around 3 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. BST. Gane and Tuivasa should make their way to the cage around 6 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. BST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa
The prelims for UFC Paris will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service. The main card will also air on ESPN+.
Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa price: How much does UFC Paris cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Where is UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa?
UFC Paris takes place inside the Accor Arena in Paris. The arena can hold up to 20,000+ people and has accommodated over 16,000 fans for boxing events.
Gane vs. Tuivasa odds for UFC Paris
Per Vegas Insider, Gane is the -600 favorite, while Tuivasa is the +450 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Gane is the -550 favorite, while Tuivasa is the +365 underdog.
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Ciryl Gane record, bio
- Nationality: French
- Born: April 12, 1990
- Height: 6-5
- Reach: 81 inches
- Total fights: 11
- Record: 10-1 with four wins via knockout
Tai Tuivasa record, bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Born: March 16, 1993
- Height: 6-2
- Reach: 75 inches
- Total fights: 17
- Record: 14-3 with 13 wins via knockout
UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa fight card
Main card
- Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa; Heavyweights
- Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori; Middleweights
- Alessio Di Chirico vs. Roman Kopylov; Middleweights
- John Makdessi vs. Nasrat Haqparast; Lightweights
- Taylor Lapilus vs. Khalid Taha; Bantamweights
- Charles Jourdain vs. Nathaniel Wood; Featherweights
Prelims
- Zarah Fairn Dos Santos vs. Ailin Perez; Featherweights
- Nassourdine Imavov vs. Joaquin Buckley; Middleweights
- Ricardo Ramos vs. Danny Henry; Featherweights
- Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Gabriel Miranda; Lightweights
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