Fightin' Words, Ep 13: Previewing UFC Paris with Tai Tuivasa

Daniel Yanofsky

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The UFC will make its promotional debut in France this week, with the main event featuring former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane and the rising Tai Tuivasa. Tuivasa will look to continue his rise to the top Inside Accor Arena on Sept. 3. 

A kickboxer and boxer, Tuivasa made his MMA debut in 2012. An AFC heavyweight champion, Tuivasa joined the UFC in 2017. Winning his first three fights with the promotion, Tuivasa would then go on a three-fight losing streak. 

Since then, Tuivasa has won five in a row, all via some form of knockout. His last fight was a knockout win over Derrick Lewis in February 2022. Tuivasa is ranked third in the UFC’s heavyweight rankings and he could potentially earn a title shot with an impressive win against Gane.

On this episode of Fightin’ Words, Andreas Hale talks with Tuivasa about his contract with the UFC, Jon Jones trash talk, and even WWE.

MORE: UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa date, start time, odds, schedule & card

When is UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa?

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 3
  • Prelims: Noon ET | 5 p.m. BST | 2 a.m. AEST 
  • Main card: 3 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. BST | 5 a.m. AEST
  • Main event: 6 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. BST | 8 a.m. AEST (approximate) 

 

UFC Paris takes place on Saturday, Sept. 3. The prelims begin at noon ET (5 p.m. BST, 2 a.m. AEST), while the main card will start around 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. BST, 5 a.m. AEST). Gane and Tuivasa should make their way to the cage around 6 p.m. ET (11 p.m. BST, 8 a.m. AEST), depending on how long the undercard fights last.

How to watch UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa

  • ESPN+

The prelims for UFC Paris will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service. The main card will also air on ESPN+.

Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa price: How much does UFC Paris cost? 

You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.

MORE: Sign up to watch UFC Paris, exclusively on ESPN+

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UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa fight card

Main card

  • Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa; Heavyweights 
  • Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori; Middleweights 
  • Alessio Di Chirico vs. Roman Kopylov; Middleweights
  • John Makdessi vs. Nasrat Haqparast; Lightweights
  • Taylor Lapilus vs. Khalid Taha; Bantamweights
  • Charles Jourdain vs. Nathaniel Wood; Featherweights

Prelims

  • Zarah Fairn Dos Santos vs. Ailin Perez; Featherweights 
  • Nassourdine Imavov vs. Joaquin Buckley; Middleweights 
  • Ricardo Ramos vs. Danny Henry; Featherweights
  • Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Gabriel Miranda; Lightweights 

Daniel Yanofsky