Ngannou? Lewis? Ciryl Gane says no one else punched harder than Tai Tuivasa
The UFC’s former interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane, won a wild war with Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris that resulted in Gane scoring a wicked third round knockout. In the second round of that fight, Tuivasa uncorked a massive right hand that dropped Gane for the first time in his career. Although Gane was able […]
Marvin Vettori issues statement after UFC Paris loss, promises he will be champion
Marvin Vettori has vowed to return stronger after his loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC Paris this past Saturday. Vettori was soundly defeated by Whittaker, the former UFC middleweight champion who continues to stave off challenges from the rest of the division. Though the ‘Italian Dream’ fell short against the ‘Reaper,’ he has promised to […]
MMA SQUARED: Understanding the Middleweight division through Middle Age metaphors
Chris Rini Take care of yourself and I’ll talk to you Monday. Chris
UFC fighter rankings: Tuivasa, Vettori drop following losses in Paris
The UFC’s first trip to Paris didn’t disappoint in terms of action. The top four fights on the UFC Paris card all delivered what fans were looking for, and the Paris crowd was one of the hottest in many years. With that being said, the card didn’t have much of an effect on the official […]
The Level Change Podcast 189: Rockhold not ruling out return, UFC Paris recap
Welcome to ‘The Level Change Podcast’, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. Featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears. Here […]
UFC Paris winner tells opponent MMA is ‘all about fighting and not twerking’
Stephanie Egger got her hand raised at UFC Paris last weekend. She earned her win after submitting Ailin Perez in the second round, during a closely fought contest. Since then, Egger has revealed she wasn’t thrilled with Perez’s pre-fight antics. Perez, who was making her UFC debut at the event, drew attention for twerking on […]
‘He was better than me’ — Tai Tuivasa issues first statement following KO loss to Ciryl Gane
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has issued a statement following his KO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Paris, crediting ‘Bon Gamin’ as the better man on fight night. The 29-year-old Aussie left the Octagon bloodied and battered after being knocked out with a barrage of lefts and rights against the fence in round three. In […]
Junior Dos Santos goes off on ‘dirty fighter’ Ciryl Gane, accuses him of fouling Tuivasa at UFC Paris
The UFC’s former heavyweight champion, Junior Dos Santos, is not too fond of the promotion’s former interim title holder, Ciryl Gane. In an epic banger at UFC Paris this past Saturday (September 3rd), Gane overcame being knocked down in the second round to rally and score a sensational knockout of Tai Tuivasa in the third. […]
UFC 279 Picks & UFC Paris Reactions | Care/Don’t Care Podcast
It’s time for another one of our infamous and patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: the astounding Eugene S. Robinson, author of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson Substack’, the fight book: “Fight: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You’d Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking”, host of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson […]
MMA SQUARED: Ciryl Gane’s two biggest matchups were curiously missing on Saturday night
Chris Rini Take care of yourself and I’ll talk to you Wednesday. Chris
UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa – Unofficial awards
The primary narrative of UFC Paris all depends on perspective. If it’s the main event we’re talking about, then Cyril Gane and Tai Tuivasa put on one of the better heavyweight headliners that we’ve had in several years. Gane operated with his usual efficiency for most of the fight, but Tuivasa found holes in Gane’s […]
Robert Whittaker: Adesanya’s great, but I’m the most dangerous guy in the division
Robert Whittaker might be 0-2 against the champ, but he still believes he can retake the middleweight throne and reclaim his title. Whittaker turned in an impressive performance against Marvin Vettori in Saturday’s UFC Paris co-main event, beating ‘The Italian Dream’ via unanimous decision. ‘The Reaper’ isn’t sure what’s next but he has promised to […]
UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa – Fights to make
UFC Paris is done and dusted. All things considered, the promotion’s first trip to France can’t be seen as anything less than a resounding success. Ciryl Gane battled back from adversity to put the brakes on Tai Tuivasa’s title hopes. Robert Whittaker showed that he’s still a clear cut above the rest of the pack […]
Francis Ngannou provides lacklustre reaction to Ciryl Gane’s UFC Paris KO win over Tai Tuivasa
Francis Ngannou was entertained but not impressed with Ciryl Gane’s knockout of Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris. The reigning UFC heavyweight champion admitted it was an electric fight with plenty of back-and-forth action but was reluctant to give Gane credit for his ‘Fight of the Night’ performance. ‘The Predator respects ‘Bon Gamin’ as a fighter […]
Graphic Photo: Benoît Saint-Denis’ toe was split in half in his win at UFC Paris
Benoît Saint-Denis is going to need some stitches (again) after his win at UFC Paris on Saturday. The ‘God of War’ earned a second-round TKO of Gabriel Miranda, but did not leave the Octagon unscathed. He suffered a toe injury, which was captured in all its gory glory on the broadcast. However, it turned out […]
UFC Paris: Gane vs Tuivasa – Winners and Losers
If the UFC wanted to find out if the top ranked fighters at heavyweight and middleweight in the official UFC rankings deserved their spots, UFC Paris should have put any nagging doubts to rest. In the heavyweight main event, No. 1 ranked Ciryl Gane topped No. 3 ranked Tai Tuivasa via third-round knockout. The battle […]
UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Paris: ‘Gane vs Tuivasa’ 12-bout Fight Night event; which took place at The Accor Arena in Paris, France. June M. Williams The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as […]
UFC Paris post-fight bonuses: Ciryl Gane finishes Tai Tuivasa in ‘FOTN’
UFC Paris was a great event. The heavyweight headliner ended with a big (!) knockout, and the middleweight co-headliner saw a former champion put on a masterclass against a one-time title challenger. The preliminary portion of the card saw Stephanie Egger submit Ailín Pérez with a rear-naked choke in the second round of their fight. […]
‘Masterclass’ – Pros react to Robert Whittaker’s win over Vettori at UFC Paris
In a striking clinic, former champion Robert Whittaker picked Marvin Vettori apart on the feet to score an important win at UFC Paris. After three rounds of mostly stand-up, the ‘Reaper’ dished out a lot of damage on a very resistent Vettori to pick up a unanimous decision victory. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to […]
UFC Paris video: Ciryl Gane knocks out Tai Tuivasa after getting dropped
The UFC Paris main event surely delivered on all fronts! The UFC’s former interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane, overcame some serious adversity in the second stanza to rally and knockout the #3 rated, Tai Tuivasa, in the third. The first round was rather pedestrian, with a lot of measuring going on. However, things took off […]
‘Technical big man’ – Pros react to Ciryl Gane’s crazy win over Tuivasa at UFC Paris
In a wild main event at UFC Paris, Ciryl Gane managed to score a big finish in front of his home crowd. After getting badly rocked, the Frenchman was able to recover and score a knockout of his own late into the third round. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the main event. Interesting styles […]
UFC Paris results: Whittaker outstrikes Vettori in decision win, Kopylov KO’s Di Chirico
The UFC Paris main card is almost over, and so far we’ve gotten four decisions, and one lone finish. The co-main event of the evening witnessed the UFC’s former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, let his strikes go to claim a unanimous decision over the #2 ranked, Marvin Vettori. Whittaker did a great job of managing […]
UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa post-fight press conference live stream
Join us here at BloodyElbow.com around 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT for a live stream of the UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa post-fight press conference, live from Paris, France. You can catch the video above, and since Bloody Elbow has the best comments section of any sports site, you should stick around and participate below. […]
UFC Paris results & video: Magomedov swiftly shellacs Stoltzfus, Saint-Denis dazzles against Miranda
The UFC Paris preliminary card started out with three finishes, followed by two decisions, and then closed out with a brilliant 19-second KO. The card’s featured preliminary bout witnessed Abusupiyan Magomedov KO Dustin Stoltzfus with a filthy sequence of violence in a speedy 19 seconds. It was a hefty front kick to the face that […]
UFC Paris betting odds: Ciryl Gane favored to finish Tai Tuivasa
For the first time in history, the UFC is touching down in Paris, France to put on an MMA event. UFC Paris is going down from the Accor Arena today (September 3rd), with France’s own Ciryl Gane taking on Australia’s Tai Tuivasa in the main event. Let’s get to the odds! Gane is the UFC’s […]
UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa live results, discussion, play by play
Join us here at Bloody Elbow for live results, discussion, and play-by-play (main card) as UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa goes down from the Accor Arena in Paris, France. The main event for this fight night is a key heavyweight contender fight, with former interim champion Cyril Gane fighting in his home country for the […]
UFC Paris staff picks: Ciryl Gane to run through Tai Tuivasa?
Welcome all to the Bloody Elbow staff picks for UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa. I (Tim Bissell) am inheriting this column from the irreplaceable Mookie Alexander, who is leaving BE for pastures new. I’ll do my best to keep this feature interesting for all folks who want to check out what our staff is thinking […]
The Level Change Podcast 188: UFC Paris, Mookie’s final show
Welcome to ‘The Level Change Podcast’, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes, Mookie Alexander and Victor Rodriguez. Featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your […]
UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa preview – Will there be shoeys in France?
Make no mistake, the UFC is giving Paris the highest quality card it can. Cyril Gane entered the year with the interim heavyweight championship around his waist. He squares off with the one man that can squeeze an entertaining fight out of anyone at heavyweight in Tai Tuivasa. In the co-main event, former middleweight champion […]
The MMA Vivisection – UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa picks, odds, & analysis
The UFC is headed to Paris for the first time in the promotion’s history. And while getting the fight card filled out took some doing, with a lot of cancelled bookings along the way, they’re bringing a pretty solid Fight Night offering for their debut event. Ciryl Gane will take on Tai Tuivasa in a […]