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
Buckley gets in Imavov’s face as the Frenchman arrives in the Octagon.
Now there are boos for Buckley as Bruce Buffer makes his introduction...
UFC Paris LIVE
Buckley’s spinning back kick knockout of Impa Kasanganay in 2020 was one of the greatest finishes in the history of the sport. If you can find it on Youtube, do – but not until you’ve finished following our coverage here!
UFC Paris LIVE
American Buckley (15-4) gets a lukewarm reception, while Frenchman Imavov (11-3) naturally receives a hero’s welcome.
UFC Paris LIVE
Nassourdine Imavov vs Joaquin Buckley is up next – the second of three straight middleweight fights!
UFC Paris LIVE
Roman Kopylov def. Alessio di Chirico via third-round KO (punches, 1:09).
A body kick from Kopylov set up the finishing sequence.
UFC Paris LIVE
Di Chirico vs Kopylov – Round 3
Di Chirico looks to assert himself, but he’s caught with a counter left hand from Kopylov.
And Kopylov puts together a fierce combination with Di Chirico against the fence, putting away the Italian in this final round!!
It’s left-right-left-right-left-right by Kopylov to get the finish.
UFC Paris LIVE
Di Chirico vs Kopylov – Round 2
Di Chirico tries for a flying knee, but Kopylov blocks it.
Di Chirico keeps pressing forward, while Kopylov looks to stay light on his feet.
The Italian backs up Kopylov against the fence now.
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