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Fighting Spivac
Gane will take on Sergey Spivac in a heavyweight fight at a UFC event in Paris on Sept. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gane is coming off a highly disappointing result in a title fight against Jon Jones, losing in the first round via guillotine choke. It was just the fighter's second pro loss of his career, but he'll be desperate for a win after such a poor showing his last time out. His opponent Spivac has won three straight fights. To emerge successful here, Gane will have to show improvements in his grappling and takedown defense, which were his downfalls in his recent losses. He'll certainly be tested against Spivac, a fighter who averages more than five takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time in the UFC.
Gane is coming off a highly disappointing result in a title fight against Jon Jones, losing in the first round via guillotine choke. It was just the fighter's second pro loss of his career, but he'll be desperate for a win after such a poor showing his last time out. His opponent Spivac has won three straight fights. To emerge successful here, Gane will have to show improvements in his grappling and takedown defense, which were his downfalls in his recent losses. He'll certainly be tested against Spivac, a fighter who averages more than five takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time in the UFC.
Not competitive in title fight
Gane failed in his quest for the UFC Heavyweight Championship on Saturday, falling to Jon Jones via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:04 of Round 2 at UFC 285 in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
What a disaster. In the biggest fight of his career, in the main event of a pay-per-view, against arguably the greatest of all time, Gane barely lasted two minutes. He gave up a shockingly easy takedown and was choked out shortly thereafter. The assumption was that if Gane was to have issues, it would be with Jones' grappling, but few could have seen him being this non-competitive. There's not a heck of a lot to breakdown from a technical standpoint. It's important to remember Gane only has 13 professional fights under his belt. His best days may theoretically be ahead of him given his inexperience, but at age 33, he better get back into the Octagon sooner rather than later if he hopes to make another run at the top.
What a disaster. In the biggest fight of his career, in the main event of a pay-per-view, against arguably the greatest of all time, Gane barely lasted two minutes. He gave up a shockingly easy takedown and was choked out shortly thereafter. The assumption was that if Gane was to have issues, it would be with Jones' grappling, but few could have seen him being this non-competitive. There's not a heck of a lot to breakdown from a technical standpoint. It's important to remember Gane only has 13 professional fights under his belt. His best days may theoretically be ahead of him given his inexperience, but at age 33, he better get back into the Octagon sooner rather than later if he hopes to make another run at the top.
Set for title bout with Jones
Gane is slated fight Jon Jones for the heavyweight title at UFC 285 on March 4 in Paradise, Nev., Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gane has made a full recovery from the broken hand he suffered in his last bout Sept. 3 against Tai Tuivasa and will now get a chance to vie for the heavyweight belt in his return after it became vacant when reigning champion Francis Ngannou couldn't agree to a new contract with the UFC. A former interim champion, Gane will draw a tough opponent in March in Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight king who will be making his debut in the heavyweight ranks following a three-year layoff from competition.
Gane has made a full recovery from the broken hand he suffered in his last bout Sept. 3 against Tai Tuivasa and will now get a chance to vie for the heavyweight belt in his return after it became vacant when reigning champion Francis Ngannou couldn't agree to a new contract with the UFC. A former interim champion, Gane will draw a tough opponent in March in Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight king who will be making his debut in the heavyweight ranks following a three-year layoff from competition.
Suffers broken hand, out until 2023
Gane revealed Friday that he suffered a broken hand during last weekend's knockout win against Tai Tuivasa at UFC Fight Night 209 in Paris, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Gane indicated that he expects to miss the rest of 2022 as he recovers from the injury, but the heavyweight title challenger also stated that he's "coming back for that belt, and [he's] not going ANYWHERE." The lone blemish on Gane's record (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) came at the hands of Francis Ngannou (knee) in January at UFC 270, so the 32-year-old should have a path to another title shot in 2023 once his hand is fully healed.
Gane indicated that he expects to miss the rest of 2022 as he recovers from the injury, but the heavyweight title challenger also stated that he's "coming back for that belt, and [he's] not going ANYWHERE." The lone blemish on Gane's record (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) came at the hands of Francis Ngannou (knee) in January at UFC 270, so the 32-year-old should have a path to another title shot in 2023 once his hand is fully healed.
Wins main event in native Paris
Gane defeated Tai Tuivasa via KO (punches) at 4:23 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.
ANALYSIS
It was an excellent bounce-back performance from Gane on the heels of his unanimous decision defeat to Francis Ngannou this past January. Headlining the first ever event in his native France, Gane had to work for his victory, as he was knocked down by Tuivasa in Round 2 and seemingly in danger of being stopped. He somehow battled through it and eventually used his overwhelming speed and technical edge to pound his opponent, particularly to the body. Tuivasa could simply take no more punishment in the latter stages of Round 4. Gane continues to show a massive amount of skill and poise for a fighter who hasn't been a professional for all that long. He should remain firmly in the title mix at heavyweight for many years to come. Additionally, he'll take home an extra $50,000 after this entertaining main event was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
It was an excellent bounce-back performance from Gane on the heels of his unanimous decision defeat to Francis Ngannou this past January. Headlining the first ever event in his native France, Gane had to work for his victory, as he was knocked down by Tuivasa in Round 2 and seemingly in danger of being stopped. He somehow battled through it and eventually used his overwhelming speed and technical edge to pound his opponent, particularly to the body. Tuivasa could simply take no more punishment in the latter stages of Round 4. Gane continues to show a massive amount of skill and poise for a fighter who hasn't been a professional for all that long. He should remain firmly in the title mix at heavyweight for many years to come. Additionally, he'll take home an extra $50,000 after this entertaining main event was awarded Fight of the Night honors.