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
Wood vs Jourdain – Round 2
The referee deems that Wood isn’t doing enough in Jourdain’s guard, so he stands up the fighters.
They clinch, with Jourdain landing a harsh left hook off the break! He then burrows a knee into the body of Wood.
It’s back and forth in close at the moment, with Jourdain scoring with an uppercut but Wood replying with a hook.
Jourdain now gets his own trip of Wood, who returns the favour!
UFC Paris LIVE
Wood vs Jourdain – Round 2
Wood times a leg kick well, tripping Jourdain as the Canadian attempts a high kick. Jourdain is back to his feet, and the pair trade punches in close.
Lovely low kicks and body kicks from Wood, but Jourdain fires back with hooks to the body of the Briton. The featherweights clinch, and Wood trips his opponent.
Wood is in control on the canvas, but Jourdain connects with a couple of hard elbows.
UFC Paris LIVE
Wood vs Jourdain – Round 1
Jourdain is looking sharp here, but he loses a bit of momentum as the action is briefly paused for an accidental low blow by Wood.
Wood then blasts Jourdain with a right hand as the fight resumes! Jourdain is hurt, but Wood doesn’t press his opponent enough!
Jourdan lands punches with volume, but Wood responds with a single, more powerful punch! He has Jourdain retreating late in the round.
UFC Paris LIVE
Wood vs Jourdain – Round 1
Former bantamweight Wood blocks a head kick early on. He then sneaks a hook past Jourdain’s guard.
The pair clinch, and Jourdain digs some vicious hooks into Wood’s body, before the Londoner responds with a neat trip.
The Paris crowd have adopted Jourdain as their fighter in this one, and they’re not happy to see Wood on top.
Wood is in full guard, throwing punches to his opponent’s body. Jourdain thinks about a guillotine choke, but it’s not on.
He’s eventually able to stand against the fence, before the featherweights step into the open. A knee lands to the head of Wood!
UFC Paris LIVE
A tradition: Former UFC fighter Brad Pickett slaps his compatriot and trainee Wood to get him fired up.
UFC Paris LIVE
Englishman Wood, 29, last fought at UFC London in July, beating Charles Rosa convincingly on points.
Meanwhile, 26-year-old fan favourite Jourdain lost a narrow decision to Shane Burgos in July.
UFC Paris LIVE
Wood (18-5) is out first, followed by Canadian Jourdain (13-5-1).
UFC Paris LIVE
The main card begins with a featherweight clash between Charles “Air” Jourdain and Britain’s Nathaniel Wood.
Check out our exclusive interview with Wood from earlier this week:
Nathaniel Wood: ‘I thought, why am I doing this? Should I just become a postman?’
Exclusive interview: The hometown fighter’s UFC London bout fell through on three days’ notice in March, before he returned to the O2 Arena with a win in July
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