In the main event of UFC Paris, Ciryl Gane faced Serghei Spivac to try to bounce back. The Frenchman won by TKO in the 2nd round.
Round 1: Under a Marseillaise chanted by the 16,000 people at the Accor Arena, Ciryl Gane takes the center of the Octagon. The Moldovan quickly attempts a takedown, but ‘Bon Gamin’ dodges. Spivac tries the takedown again, but Gane reacts well and breaks free from the trap. The Frenchman varies the strike zones on his opponent, notably with good middle kicks. Always very mobile, the MMA Factory resident takes over the ‘Polar Bear’.
Round 2: Dominant standing, Gane accelerates and inflicts damage on the Moldovan. Hit in the body, Spivac is physically damaged and shows signs of fatigue. It’s the beginning of the end, and the Frenchman is taking the opportunity to capitalize. He literally beats his opponent with blows. Overwhelmed, Spivac sees the referee stop the fight.
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The two fighters were cautious to open the first minute of the fight as they tried to feel out their opponent and the distance. Spivak landed a counter left hook and then went for a takedown. Gane was able to execute a perfect sprawl and landed a strong punch on the exit. Gane landed a few strikes and then moved out of the way. Gane landed a massive shot to the body. Spivak landed a strong leg kick.
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Gane opened the round with a pair of leg kicks. Spivak landed a left hook but Gane came right back and backed Spivak up against the fence.
Cyril Gunn wins by knockout over Sergey Spivak and proves that he still exists and the title is his goal.
سيريل غان يفوز بالضربة القاضية على سيرغي سبيفاك ويثبت انه مازال موجود واللقب هو هدفه pic.twitter.com/1v7uAAMlRQ— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) September 2, 2023
Gane’s ability to hit and move was giving Spivak all sorts of problems as he could not get any offensive momentum.
Gane continued to attack the body with knees, kicks, and punches. With Spivak backed up against the fence, Gane was able to pick Spivak apart with powerful strikes. Spivak did his best to cover up and fire back but Gane continued to reign down strikes. Referee Marc Goddard eventually moved in and stopped the fight.
With this important and valuable victory for the French fighter Cyril Gann tonight, amid major celebrations in Paris for the victory of most of the French fighters, our coverage of tonight’s show ends. We thank you for watching. pic.twitter.com/TNQdFwRhLF
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) September 2, 2023
