UFC Paris LIVE results: Gane vs Tuivasa stream, latest updates and how to watch fights tonight
Re-live updates and results from the Accor Arena as the UFC visited France for the very first time
Ciryl Gane capped off a historic night for French mixed martial arts by sending his fellow Parisians into raptures on Saturday, knocking out Tai Tuivasa in the main event of the UFC’s first ever trip to the City of Light.
Gane showed off his technical abilities – almost unrivalled in the heavyweight division – in the first round, but had to survive a heavy knockdown from Tuivasa in an enthralling second frame to earn a crucial win. It was in the third round that Gane broke down the Australian with body kicks that set up kicks and punches to the head of Tuivasa, a flurry of which put away the tourist to spark ecstasy in the Accor Arena. The result saw 32-year-old Gane, who has only been competing in MMA for four years, bounce back from the sole defeat of his professional career so far – a decision loss to former teammate Francis Ngannou in January.
In the co-main event, Robert Whittaker similarly bounced back from a title-fight defeat, outpointing Marvin Vettori with a clinical performance in the pair’s middleweight showdown.
Re-live updates and results as the UFC visited France for the very first time ever.
UFC Paris LIVE
Meanwhile, Tuivasa last competed in February, knocking out former title challenger Derrick Lewis for his fifth straight win – and fifth in a row via KO/TKO.
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A great reception for Gane, as you’d expect!
The Frenchman last fought in January, when he was surprisingly outwrestled by former teammate Francis Ngannou, failing to elevate himself from interim to undisputed heavyweight champion.
Gane’s pursuit of the gold restarts here.
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It’s time for the main event! Hometown heavyweight Ciryl Gane (10-1) faces Australia’s Tai Tuivasa (15-3).
Boos in Paris as Tuivasa, who is usually beloved by fans, emerges in the Accor Arena.
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Vettori grabs the mic and apologises to the traveling Italian fans.
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Robert Whittaker def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
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Whittaker vs Vettori – Round 3
Wow. Whittaker with a perfectly-timed double-leg takedown!
He then stands up and thinks about a knee, but Vettori is grounded – so Whittaker throws an uppercut to the kneeling Italian instead.
Harsh left hand from Whittaker echoes around the Accor Arena.
We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards. What a performance from Whittaker.
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Whittaker vs Vettori – Round 3
Blood is trickling down Vettori’s face. Whittaker has done a good job and asserting himself and not letting Vettori push him back.
Whittaker lands a right straight then evades a head kick attempt. Vettori tries for a single-leg takedown, but he can only drive Whittaker back to the fence.
Whittaker gets free and lands yet another right cross.
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