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Ciryl Gane

Ciryl Gane is a French mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Ciryl Gane is a French heavyweight MMA fighter who won the interim UFC title in 2021. He competes in the UFC and is known for the nickname “Bon Gamin.”

Background and early career

Born in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, Gane began his combat sports career in Muay Thai before transitioning to professional MMA in 2018. He fought on the Canadian regional MMA scene early in his professional path, which helped him gain experience before joining the UFC.

UFC interim title win

In 2021, Gane defeated Derrick Lewis to win the interim UFC heavyweight championship, making him one of the most accomplished French fighters in UFC history. The victory highlighted his technical striking and composure under pressure.

Fighting style and statistics

Gane is an orthodox heavyweight striker with a height of 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) and a reach of 81 in. His Muay Thai background contributes to a strong striking output, and he is listed with a professional MMA record of 14–2 (with one no contest noted by some sources).

In short

  • French heavyweight who won the interim UFC title in 2021.
  • Began in Muay Thai before switching to MMA and debuting in 2018.
  • Fought on the Canadian regional scene early in his career.
  • Known for technical striking and an orthodox stance.
Canadian angle

Ciryl Gane fought on the Canadian regional MMA scene early in his professional career, which is part of his path to the UFC.

Quick questions

Who is Ciryl Gane?
Ciryl Gane is a French UFC heavyweight mixed martial artist known for his striking and the nickname “Bon Gamin.”
What title has Ciryl Gane won?
He won the interim UFC heavyweight championship in 2021.
What is Ciryl Gane’s fighting style?
He is primarily known as a striker and is listed with an orthodox stance.

Sources

  1. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ciryl-gane
    Supports: Professional MMA status, heavyweight division, fighting background, titles held, and career notes.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4426000/ciryl-gane
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, height, weight, team, nickname, stance, and record summary.
  3. Sherdog — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ciryl-Gane-293973
    Supports: Age, height, weight, and fighter profile details.
  4. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/787bb1f087ccff8a
    Supports: Height, weight, reach, stance, date of birth, and professional record.
  5. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciryl_Gane
    Supports: Interim UFC heavyweight title win and historical note about being the first French UFC champion.