Ciryl Gane

Ciryl Gane established himself as a prominent figure in mixed martial arts, securing the AFMT Muay Thai heavyweight title in his professional debut in June 2016 with a second-round knockout. He successfully defended this title, building an undefeated Muay Thai record of 14 fights, with 9 victories by knockout. Gane transitioned to professional mixed martial arts in 2018 under the coaching of Fernand Lopez, where his early career with TKO Major League MMA was marked by immediate success. He captured the vacant TKO Heavyweight Championship in his debut by first-round submission and went on to defend the title twice, showcasing his proficiency in both striking and grappling.

This achievement earned him further recognition as UFC.com’s #3 Fighter of the Year and Sherdog’s 2021 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year, alongside another ‘Performance of the Night’ award in 2021. Though he later faced challenges in title unification bouts against Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones, Gane has consistently remained a top contender in the heavyweight division. He continued to showcase his elite skills, earning a ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus in 2022 and another ‘Performance of the Night’ award in 2023, solidifying his status at the highest level of the sport. Ciryl Gane continues to compete at the pinnacle of mixed martial arts, maintaining his position as a formidable force in the UFC Heavyweight division.

His commitment to elite competition is underscored by his scheduled championship fight against Tom Aspinall in October 2025, demonstrating his ongoing pursuit of the ultimate title and his marketability within the sport.