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Just two years ago, the sport of mixed martial arts was not even legal in France. This evening, MMA’s flagship promotion will visit the country for the very first time, as the UFC stages a Fight Night in Paris.
In the main event, hometown heavyweight Ciryl Gane looks to begin his journey back towards the heavyweight title that he failed to capture at the start of this year. Gane entered UFC 270 unbeaten and as interim champion but was on the wrong end of a surprising wrestling display from Francis Ngannou, a former teammate of Gane who is much more known for his knockouts than his grappling. In any case, Ngannou handed Gane the first defeat of the Frenchman’s career, leaving the 32-year-old in need of a win here to get back on track.
And Gane is favoured to pick up a victory tonight, as the surprisingly nimble and technical heavyweight goes up against Australian Tuivasa. The tourist, however, does enter UFC Paris on the back of five straight wins – all of which have come via knockout – leading many to suggest that he should not be as big of an underdog as the bookmakers have made him. Who will get their hand raised? Find out below, after former middleweight champion Rob Whittaker faces ex-title challenger Marvin Vettori in the co-main event.
Follow live updates and results as the UFC visits France for the very first time.
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:55
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What a way to cap off the prelims.
Next up, the main card at UFC Paris!
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:54
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Abus Magomedov def. Dustin Stoltzfus via first-round TKO (front kick, punches; 0:19).
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:43
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Magomedov vs Stoltzfus – Round 1
Magomedov hurts Stoltzfus at once with a front kick to the face, then lands an uppercut to send his opponent falling back against the fence, where Magomedov finishes the fight with a flurry of extra punches!
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:41
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The final prelim bout of the evening is up next!
Abus Magomedov (24-4-1) vs Dustin Stoltzfus (14-4) at middleweight.
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:35
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Nasrat Haqparast def. John Makdessi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
A nice show of respect from the friends-turned-rivals after the decision is announced.
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:29
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Makdessi vs Haqparast – Round 3
Lots of activity from both men on the feet now. Makdessi is still on the front foot…
But Haqparast times a takedown well! He’s unable to keep Makdessi down, but soon secures another takedown to end the fight on top.
We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards…
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:27
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Makdessi vs Haqparast – Round 3
Makdessi presses forward, likely in need of a finish or impressive round at least.
He lands a straight right, then Haqparast barely misses with a scraping left hook. The German does have success with a hook to the body, however.
Makdessi connects with a one-two, but Haqparast responds well with some slick punches of his own.
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:25
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Makdessi vs Haqparast – Round 2
Haqparast is starting to pull ahead here…
He rolls under a spinning back elbow attempt and drops Makdessi with a hard, straight punch!
Makdessi is able to stand and recover, but he’s been cut around his left eye, it seems…
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:20
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Makdessi vs Haqparast – Round 2
The former teammates had to be separated by referee Marc Goddard at the end of the first round… but the action was lukewarm up until that heated moment.
Haqparast looks to turn up the temperature now, though, with a couple of promising combinations – hooks and uppercuts connecting for the German.
Alex Pattle3 September 2022 19:18
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