Watch: Insane exchange between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris

Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa put on a thrilling show at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.In the main event of the UFC's debut event in France, the two heavyweights traded leather and scored heavy blows on each other, making it an exciting back-and-forth affair.In the second round of the fight, Tuivasa knocked Gane down, becoming the first man to do so in the UFC. But 'Bon Gamin' bounced back with relentless front-kicks to the Aussie's body. It looked like the fight could be over at any second, but both fighters managed to get past round two.In the third round, Gane overwhelmed Tuivasa with his striking and went on to score a knockout victory.Watch clips of the crazy striking exchanges between the two heavyweights below:MS@UFC_ObsessedWhat a round!32147What a round! https://t.co/dUMd5WV3hKMS@UFC_Obsessed21442https://t.co/8y9MhVJxlPMS@UFC_ObsessedBittersweet, as expected.34856Bittersweet, as expected. https://t.co/QRundWPvBcThe contest also received the Fight of the Night honors and both heavyweights took home an additional check of $50,000 each. This was Tuivasa's fourth bonus in a row in the UFC.UFC@ufcAfter a bout full of incredible back &amp; forth action, @Ciryl_Gane vs @BamBamTuivasa is your #UFCParis FOTN [ B2YB @ToyoTires ]105899After a bout full of incredible back &amp; forth action, @Ciryl_Gane vs @BamBamTuivasa is your #UFCParis FOTN 👏[ B2YB @ToyoTires ] https://t.co/DZc00G8ngOWith the victory, Ciryl Gane bounced back from his sole MMA loss that came against heavyweight king Francis Ngannou at UFC 270. With one or two more wins, 'Bon Gamin' could possibly earn another shot at heavyweight gold.MMA fighters and fans react to Ciryl Gane vs. Tai TuivasaThe main event between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa sent the entire MMA community into a frenzy. Various MMA fighters and fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the thrilling contest.Current heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who was in attendance for the fight, congratulated both fighters on Twitter.&quot;Great job guys! Prop[s] to Tai for being a warrior and Congrats to Cyril !!!&quot;Francis Ngannou@francis_ngannouGreat job guys!Prop to Tai for being a warrior and Congrats to Cyril !!!#UFCParis6196380Great job guys!Prop to Tai for being a warrior and Congrats to Cyril !!!#UFCParisUFC superstar Jorge Masvidal also showered praise on both fighters for their efforts.Jorge Masvidal UFC@GamebredFighterWhat a fight! Always a Tai fan, hats off to Cyril Gane #UFCParis2118111What a fight! Always a Tai fan, hats off to Cyril Gane #UFCParisHenry Cejudo said that Gane exceeded his expectations with his performance.Henry Cejudo@HenryCejudoGane just put on a clinic. Worked the body to eventually bring the hands in. This dude is better than what I initially thought #ufcparis110360Gane just put on a clinic. Worked the body to eventually bring the hands in. This dude is better than what I initially thought #ufcparisThe illustrious boxing trainer Teddy Atlas said that he would be interested in seeing a second encounter between Gane and 'The Predator'.&quot;Would love to see rematch with Gane and Ngannou, Gane was too defensive in 1st one, may have learned now.&quot;Teddy Atlas@TeddyAtlasRealWould love to see rematch with Gane and Ngannou, Gane was too defensive in 1st one, may have learned now #UFCParis1055Would love to see rematch with Gane and Ngannou, Gane was too defensive in 1st one, may have learned now #UFCParisJournalist Chamatkar Sandhu called it one of the 'gutsiest' heavyweight fights of recent times.Chamatkar Sandhu@SandhuMMAThat was one of the gutsiest heavyweight fights I've seen in a minute. Unreal effort from Gane and Tai. twitter.com/btsportufc/sta…UFC on BT Sport@btsportufc 𝗕𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡! @ciryl_gane has defeated Tai Tuivasa and gets the job done in his home country of France! #UFCParis19414🇫🇷 𝗕𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡! 🇫🇷@ciryl_gane has defeated Tai Tuivasa and gets the job done in his home country of France! 👊#UFCParis https://t.co/Z4kjptrULZThat was one of the gutsiest heavyweight fights I've seen in a minute. Unreal effort from Gane and Tai. twitter.com/btsportufc/sta…A few more reactions to the main event can be seen below:Teddy Atlas@TeddyAtlasRealGane was tested and showed champions grit and is so dimensional #UFCParis25817Gane was tested and showed champions grit and is so dimensional #UFCParisAriel Helwani@arielhelwaniGane wins via 3rd round KO. What a bounce back performance from the Frenchman at home.157174Gane wins via 3rd round KO. What a bounce back performance from the Frenchman at home.MS@UFC_ObsessedCiryl Gane defies sloppy HW laws with everything including those powerful, precise kicks. To the head, to the body. Brings his own level of elite to this division and he can take a hit. What an awesome performance 🏼1326Ciryl Gane defies sloppy HW laws with everything including those powerful, precise kicks. To the head, to the body. Brings his own level of elite to this division and he can take a hit. What an awesome performance 👏🏼Megan Anderson@MeganAndersonHurts to see Tai take the L but damnn what a freaking moment for Ciryl Gane!! #UFCParis66529Hurts to see Tai take the L but damnn what a freaking moment for Ciryl Gane!! #UFCParisLuke Thomas@lthomasnewsGane stops Tuivasa in the third. Tuivasa made as much of that a fight as he could, but Gane too much of a sniper. Fantastic fight.62534Gane stops Tuivasa in the third. Tuivasa made as much of that a fight as he could, but Gane too much of a sniper. Fantastic fight.Leon 'Rocky' Edwards@Leon_edwardsmmaWhat a fight!!!!🏾 congrats both men#UFCParis4910209What a fight!!!!🙌🏾 congrats both men#UFCParis

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