Ciryl Jacky Gane is a French professional mixed martial artist active in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 2024, he is ranked No. 2 in the heavyweight division of the UFC. Born on April 12, 1990, in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, Ciryl Gane initially was a Muay Thai fighter before switching to MMA. He made his promotional debut in the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 on August 10, 2019. Gane faced Raphael Pessoa in his debut, whom he defeated via submission through an arm triangle. He is a former 1-time interim UFC heavyweight champion.
Ciryl Gane's Muay Thai Career
Ciryl Gane had a distinguished career as a Muay Thai fighter. He used to compete at the Academie Francaise de Muay Thai in France, where he was a former 1-time AFMT National Champion and had defended the title successfully once. Cyril Gane remained undefeated throughout his Muay Thai career. He had victories against fighters like Jeremy Jeanne, Samih Bachar, Brice Guidon, Jonathan Gengoul, Bangaly Keita, and Yassine Boughanem. He transitioned over to professional mixed martial arts in 2018.
Ciryl Gane's Best Fights in the UFC
Ciryl Gane has had some great fights in the UFC. Here is a look at opponents that he overcame inside the Octagon as of November 2024.
Ciryl Gane vs. Don’Tale Mayes
This fight took place at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren on October 26, 2019, in Kallang, Singapore. Gane defeated Mayes by submission through a heel hook in 4 minutes, 46 seconds of Round 3. It earned him a Performance of the Night award.
Cyril Gane vs. Derrick Lewis
The duo locked horns at UFC 256: Lewis vs. Gane on August 7, 2021, in Houston, Texas, United States. Ciryl Gane beat Derrick Lewis via KO/TKO through punches in 4 minutes, 11 seconds of Round 3. With this victory, Gane became the interim UFC heavyweight champion. He also received Performance of the Night for his performance in the bout.
Cyril Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa
Ciryl Gane took on Tai Tuivasa at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa on September 3, 2022, in Paris, France. Gane beat Tuivasa via KO/TKO through punches in 4 minutes, 23 seconds of Round 3. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Cyril Gane's Best Fight in TKO Major League MMA
Before UFC, Cyril Gane competed in TKO. Here is a look at his best fight in the promotion.
Cyril Gane vs. Bobby Sullivan
This was Ciryl Gane's debut fight in TKO Major League MMA. He faced Bobby Sullivan at TKO Fight Night 1 on August 2, 2018, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Gane easily defeated Sullivan by submission through a guillotine choke in 1 minute, 42 seconds of Round 1. Consequently, he became the TKO heavyweight champion. Gane successfully defended it twice against Adam Dyczka and Roggers Souza.
Last updated on November 30, 2024
FAQs on Ciryl Gane's Muay Thai Career
A. Cyril Gane is from France.
A. Cyril Gane’s age presently is 33 years.
A. Cyril Gane was a Muay Thai fighter before switching to MMA.
A. Cyril Gane’s nickname is “Bon Gamin” which means Good Kid.
A. Cyril Gane will face Serghei Spivac as his opponent at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Spivac on September 2, 2023.
