- Ciryl Gane is the former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion.
- Gane currently ranks as the number-one heavyweight contender.
- Gane will face Jon Jones on March 4, 2023, for the UFC Heavyweight Title.
After falling short of becoming an undisputed UFC champion, Ciryl Gane returned to the winner’s circle with a third-round knockout of Tai Tuivasa in his latest bout, which occurred in September 2022 in front of his compatriots in Paris, France.
THE HOMETOWN HERO JUST TORE THE ROOF OFF THE @ACCOR_ARENA!!!! 🇫🇷
[ @Ciryl_Gane | #UFCParis ] pic.twitter.com/8jTZ5ndYqa
— UFC (@ufc) September 3, 2022
His background as a kickboxer has presented a huge problem for the heavyweight division due to his speed and unique skill set. This has become a key for him in making a case to be a household name in online sports betting via the UFC odds.
But when will the French MMA superstar return to action? And who will he fight next?
When is Ciryl Gane’s Next Fight?
Ciryl Gane will face the former undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones on March 4, 2023, as they headline UFC 285. The vacant UFC Heavyweight Title will be on the line for this gigantic showdown inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Ciryl Gane will face Jon Jones for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 💪 pic.twitter.com/iWy2MKMUiM
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 15, 2023
This bout was also the viable alternative for the supposed Francis Ngannou-Jon Jones clash that fell off after the UFC released Ngannou due to failed contract negotiations.
Ciryl Gane MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 11-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 5
- Wins by submission: 3
- Wins by decision: 3
- Striking accuracy: 60%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.11
- Significant strikes absorbed: 2.25
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.62
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.52
- Takedown accuracy: 21%
- Significant strikes defense: 63%
- Takedown defense: 56%
- Knockdown average: 0.31
- Average fight time: 16:07
Ciryl Gane Notable Wins
Ciryl Gane has compiled impressive victories over the likes of Junior Dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Alexander Volkov, Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa.
Ciryl Gane UFC Earnings
Ciryl Gane’s total UFC career earnings from his nine-fight UFC career have reached $1.4 million, which includes his base salary, bonuses and pay-per-view shares.
Ciryl Gane Team and Corner
Ciryl Gane represents the MMA Factory based in Paris, France. Gane’s being guided by coaches Fernand Lopez, Taylor Lapilus, Mehdi Ben Ladhdar and Luc Rousseau.
Other UFC fighters training under MMA Factory are Nassourdine Imavov, Alan Baudot, Veronica Macedo and Taylor Lapilus.
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