Born in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, Ciryl Gane will look to make the most of his homecoming fight against Tai Tuivasa on Sept. 3. The heavyweights will compete inside Accor Arena in Paris for the chance to become contenders for the UFC heavyweight title.
Gane made his MMA debut in 2018, winning the TKO heavyweight title. He made his UFC debut in 2019. In 2021 he beat Derrick Lewis for the interim UFC heavyweight title. Facing Francis Ngannou for the undisputed title this past January, Gane lost via unanimous decision.
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.
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The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to watch UFC Paris on Saturday, including time, channel, and fight card.
What time does UFC Paris start today?
- 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+.
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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.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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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
