Ciryl Gane News
Ciryl Gane’s coach responds to ducking accusations from Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
Ciryl Gane’s coach has responded to ducking accusations from heavyweight rivals Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes. As we know, Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes will meet this weekend at UFC 304. The two will battle it out for the UFC interim heavyweight championship, a title formerly held by Ciryl Gane.
Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov 2 reportedly being worked on for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi
Fernando Quiles - July 12, 2024
A heavyweight rematch between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov is reportedly in the works for UFC 308. Ag Fight was the first to report the news. MMAFighting.com later followed up, confirming that Gane vs. Volkov 2 has been agreed to, but contracts haven’t been signed just yet.
Ciryl Gane confirms plans to return at UFC Paris in September: "I'm still at the top"
Josh Evanoff - June 25, 2024
UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane will likely be returning to his home country of France. ‘Bon Gamin’ hasn’t competed in nearly a year. Last September in Paris, Ciryl Gane scored a second-round knockout victory over Serghei Spivac in a win that he badly needed. Prior to that victory, the Frenchman had suffered two losses in his three previous contests, dropping bouts to Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou.
VIDEO | UFC fan takes on the “Body shot challenge” with top heavyweight Ciryl Gane
Curtis Calhoun - June 17, 2024
One UFC fan got to experience first-hand what it’s like to take a brutal body shot from former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane. Gane is one of the most unique talents in UFC heavyweight history. His speed and striking techniques have made him one of the most difficult puzzles to solve in the heavyweight division.
Ciryl Gane has been named honorary torchbearer for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
Ciryl Gane has been named honorary torchbearer for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will be carrying the Olympic flame during the 24th stage of the relay as the flame moves from Deux-Sèvres region to Les Sables-d’Olonne this summer in the lead-up to the opening ceremony.
Chael Sonnen shares 'big risk' associated with possible Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane clash at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
Chael Sonnen feels that a Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane matchup at UFC 304 could be potentially disastrous for the matchmakers. Aspinall is expected to return to defend the interim UFC heavyweight title at UFC 304 in July. As of this writing, his intended return hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected to be shared in the coming weeks.
Ciryl Gane hits back at Tom Aspinall's "ducking" accusations
Harry Kettle - April 9, 2024
UFC heavyweight star Ciryl Gane has hit back at Tom Aspinall for claiming that he has a history of ducking opponents. For a while now, there’s been a lot of talk about what’s next for both Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall. Some have even suggested they could battle it out over Tom’s interim heavyweight title. In a recent interview, however, the Englishman explained why he can’t picture that happening.
Curtis Blaydes shuns idea of fighting Ciryl Gane following UFC 299 KO win: "That's not happening"
Fernando Quiles - March 10, 2024
Curtis Blaydes has no plans to fight Ciryl Gane following his stunning UFC 299 KO victory. Blaydes had a huge moment in the featured preliminary bout on the UFC 299 card. “Razor” went one-on-one with Jailton Almeida. While Almeida had success with his grappling in round one, it ended up being his downfall in the second stanza. Early in round two, Jailton went for a takedown, but Blaydes unloaded with a series of punches that put his opponent out.
Ciryl Gane explains why he's not interested in fighting Tom Aspinall his next time out
Cole Shelton - September 18, 2023
Ciryl Gane isn’t interested in fighting Tom Aspinall his next time out. After Aspinall beat Marcin Tybura at UFC London, he said he was going to fight the winner of Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac in the main event of UFC Paris. Aspinall was in attendance for the event that saw Gane return to the win column with a second-round TKO win.
Ciryl Gane had his home broken into during the UFC Paris main event
Susan Cox - September 4, 2023
Ciryl Gane had his home broken into during the UFC Paris main event. It was Ciryl Gane (12-2 MMA) vs Sergey Spivac (16-4 MMA) last Saturday night at UFC Paris. The heavyweight main event saw Gane defeat Spivac by KO at 3:44 of round 2 inside the Accor Arena.
What's next for Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac after UFC Paris?
Cole Shelton - September 4, 2023
In the main event of UFC Paris, a heavyweight bout headlined the card as Ciryl Gane took on Serghei Spivac. Gane entered the fight coming off a first-round submission loss to Jon Jones back in March for the vacant heavyweight title. Prior to that, he scored a KO win over Tai Tuivasa to return to the win column after losing a decision to Francis Ngannou for the heavyweight belt. Spivac, meanwhile, was riding a three-fight win streak and was coming off a first-round submission over Derrick Lewis.
Ciryl Gane reacts to Tom Aspinall's callout following UFC Paris: "This is a new era for the heavyweight division"
Fernando Quiles - September 3, 2023
Ciryl Gane has responded to Tom Aspinall following UFC Paris. Gane had a successful outing against Serghei Spivac in the main event of the card on September 2. Gane won the fight in the second round via TKO. One fighter who was paying attention to the action was Aspinall, who has called for a fight against “Bon Gamin.” The former interim UFC heavyweight titleholder has responded.
UFC Paris Results: Ciryl Gane TKO's Serghei Spivac in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 2, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the heavyweight headliner between Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac. Gane (11-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a first-round submission loss to Jon Jones in a fight for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285. Prior to that setback, ‘Bon Gamin’ was coming off a third-round knockout win over Tai Tuivasa in September of 2022.
UFC Paris: ‘Gane vs. Spivac’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 2, 2023
The Octagon returns to France for today’s UFC Paris event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac. Gane (11-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a first-round submission loss to Jon Jones in a fight for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285. Prior to that setback, ‘Bon Gamin’ was coming off a third-round knockout win over Tai Tuivasa in September of 2022.
Jon Jones happy he fought Ciryl Gane instead of Francis Ngannou in heavyweight debut: "Kind of nice"
Josh Evanoff - September 1, 2023
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is happy that he faced Ciryl Gane and not Francis Ngannou in March. ‘Bones’ is currently slated to return to the cage in November at UFC 295. There, he will face Stipe Miocic, back for the first time since a 2021 knockout loss to Francis Ngannou. The bout will be Jon Jones’ first heavyweight title defense, having won the title in March against Ciryl Gane.
Pro fighters make their picks for Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2023
In the main event of UFC Paris, a battle of top-seven heavyweights goes down as Ciryl Gane takes on Serghei Spivac. Heading into the fight, Gane is a -174 favorite while the Moldovan is a +136 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the fight. The pros are leaning towards Ciryl Gane returning to the win column at home by keeping it standing and likely getting a TKO.
Serghei Spivac goes to bat for his upcoming UFC Paris opponent Ciryl Gane: “Journalists talk too much”
Susan Cox - August 30, 2023
Serghei Spivac is going to bat for his upcoming UFC Paris opponent Ciryl Gane. UFC Paris takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, September 2nd at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Ciryl Gane issues warning to Tom Aspinall following UFC London: "Careful what you wish for"
Chris Taylor - July 22, 2023
Ciryl Gane has issued a warning to Tom Aspinall following the Brit’s impressive first-round victory at UFC London. Aspinall (13-3 MMA) squared off with Marcin Tybura (24-8 MMA) in the headliner of today’s UFC event at the O2 Arena in London, England.