CIRYL GANE

Hailing from France, the switch-stance fighter developed his skills at the MMA Factory gym. He began his professional transition into mixed martial arts during 2018 under coach Fernand Lopez. Throughout his time in the heavyweight division, he became known for elite movement and striking prowess. His resume includes holding the interim title on two occasions and defeating opponents like Derrick Lewis, Tai Tuivasa, and Alexander Volkov. By September 2026, he reached the status of undisputed heavyweight champion.

Entering this contest, the athlete maintains a professional record of 14-2 with one no-contest result. His recent performances began with a submission defeat against Jon Jones. He rebounded by securing a technical knockout victory over Serghei Spivac followed by a split decision win against Alexander Volkov. A clash with Tom Aspinall ended in a no-contest due to an eye injury, but he returned to the cage in June 2026 to defeat Alex Pereira via strikes.