3. Ciryl Gane vs. Derrick Lewis (UFC 265)
On August 7, 2021, Ciryl Gane faced Derrick Lewis for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship in Houston, Texas. The fight started with both heavyweights feeling each other out, with Gane using quick leg kicks to control the pace while Lewis struggled to land his heavy punches. In the second round, Gane’s superior movement and technique continued to frustrate Lewis, who landed a few solid strikes but was unable to match Gane’s speed. In the third round, Gane’s strikes started to take their toll on Lewis, and after a series of hard punches caused Lewis to cover up, Gane secured a TKO stoppage at 4:11 of Round 3, claiming the interim title.
2. Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac (UFC Fight Night 226)
On September 2, 2023, Gane dominated Serghei Spivac at UFC Fight Night 226, securing a TKO victory in the second round. From the beginning, Gane showcased his incredible movement and precision, using jabs and leg kicks to control the pace while avoiding Spivac’s attempts to close the distance. Despite Spivac’s efforts to land a takedown, Gane remained elusive and continued to punish him with body shots and strikes. In the second round, after a series of right hooks and a knee to the body, Spivac was left covering up against the fence, prompting the referee to stop the fight at 3:44 of Round 2.
1. Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa (UFC Fight Night 209)
Ciryl Gane’s most thrilling fight came on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209, when he faced Tai Tuivasa in a dramatic main event. Gane controlled the first two rounds with superior striking, landing jabs, body kicks, and leg kicks while evading Tuivasa's power punches. However, in the second round, Tuivasa landed a massive hook that dropped Gane to the canvas, but Gane quickly recovered and responded with a punishing body kick. The two continued to exchange heavy strikes, with Gane maintaining control. In the third round, Gane landed a devastating combo of body kicks and hooks, knocking Tuivasa out cold at 4:23 to secure the win in front of a jubilant Parisian crowd.
