CIRYL GANE

The French heavyweight Ciryl Gane began his professional journey in 2018 after transitioning from a Muay Thai background. Representing the MMA Factory, he utilizes a switch stance and relies on unconventional agility and technical striking to navigate the division. Before his arrival in the premier promotion, he claimed the TKO Major League MMA title. During his tenure under the UFC banner, Gane has secured status as a two-time interim champion. His extensive resume includes significant victories over opponents such as Derrick Lewis, Tai Tuivasa, and Alex Pereira.

Entering the matchup at UFC 332, Gane holds an overall professional record of 14-2-0 with one no-contest. His recent performance history includes a knockout victory against Alex Pereira in June 2026. Prior to that success, he faced Tom Aspinall in an October 2025 bout that ended as a no-contest due to an eye injury. His preceding results featured a split decision win over Alexander Volkov, a technical knockout defeat of Serghei Spivac, and a submission loss to Jon Jones.