Six months after a tough defeat against Jon Jones, Ciryl Gane returns to the octagon and seeks redemption at UFC Paris

Gane (right) beat Tuivasa (left) with a brutal knockout. Photo: Twitter UFC Europe

Six months after the tough defeat to Jon Jones in a confrontation for the unification of the heavyweight belt (up to 102,2kg.), Cyryl Gane is back. This Saturday (2), in front of his fans, the Frenchman will be the protagonist of the UFC Paris, and measures forces with Sergey Spivak in the main fight. In total, the event has 11 scheduled duels.

Former interim heavyweight champion, Gane wants to prove that he remains relevant to the category. Current number two in the ranking, the Frenchman, in addition to trying to get back on track to winning ways, wants to stop Spivak's rise, who is looking for a place in the top 5.

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In the co-main fight, a challenge that could move the women's flyweight (up to 56,7kg). Former holder of the strawweight title (up to 52,1kg.), Rose namajunas confirms the change of division and shares the octagon with the promising Manon Fiorot, undefeated in the UFC and third in the group.

Brazil has two representatives at the show. On the main card, Thiago Moses face Benoit Saint-Denis. A positive result brings the winner closer to a place in the top 15.

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First Tupiniquim to climb into the octagon, Kleydson Rodrigues faces his second clash in the 2023 season. Promised by the roosters, the athlete will have the tough commitment of overcoming the undefeated Farid Basharat.

Ciryl Gane x Sergey Spivak

Technique against Strength. The phrase summarizes what spectators will be able to see in the main fight of the UFC Paris.

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On the one hand, Gane's 'dancer' style. With an athletic physique, the Frenchman is used to confusing opponents, mixing technique, precision and strength. From victory to victory, the fighter gained prestige in the company and quickly became one of the highlights in the group's recent history, even taking on the interim title in 2022.

On the other hand, Sergey will need to prove that he is prepared to face the heavyweight elite. Famous for his physical strength, the Moldovan collected three positive results on the fast track until reaching the biggest challenge of his MMA career.

If he wins, Ciryl, in addition to defending second position, will again be considered as a possible challenger for the title. Current number nine in the ranking led by Jon Jones, Spivak can make a significant jump in the rankings and take the place currently occupied by his rival.

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Manon Fiorot x Rose Namajunas

Strong candidate for a future title fight in the flyweight division, Manon Fiorot there will be a big fight on the weekend. Undefeated in five Ultimate challenges and current number three in the group led by Alexa grasso, the Frenchwoman will have the role of 'welcoming' the iconic Rose namajunas in the category.

Executioner of Tabatha Ricci, Mayra Sheetara, Jennifer maia e Katlyn chookagian, the 'home' athlete will have the fans behind her for her biggest career challenge. If she passes the former strawweight champion, the fighter will take an important step towards her dream of winning the division title.

Twice champion of the 52,1kg division, Namajunas begins a new phase in her career. One year after losing the former group's title in a lackluster performance against Carla esparza, the North American seeks 'new air' and tries to repeat the success achieved in previous years in the UFC.

Even without confirmation, there are chances that the winner of the co-main fight will face whoever triumphs in the clash between the champion Alexa grasso and the former title holder, Valentina Shevchenko. The athletes measure forces on September 16th.