UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac
France
Main Card • Final
R2, 3:44
Performance of the Night
Moldova
R3, 5:00
United States
R2, 4:44
Fight of the Night
Brazil
Switzerland
R1, 3:46
Uzbekistan
Senegal
R3, 2:20
R1, 3:51
Performance of the Night
Italy
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Ireland
Democratic Republic of the Congo
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Panama
Afghanistan
R1, 4:15
Portugal
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Lightweights Benoît Saint Denis and Thiago Moisés each earned $50,000 for their breathless, violent stand-up war on the main card.
Performance of the Night: Former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane earned $50,000 for his striking masterclass and second-round TKO of Serghei Spivac.
Performance of the Night: Promotional newcomer Morgan Charrière collected $50,000 for his blistering first-round body kick knockout of Manolo Zecchini.
Reported Payouts & Fighter Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 |
*Purses and payout figures represent industry contract estimates and French Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FMMAF) reporting standards. Total estimated amounts include official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses and do not reflect discretionary promotional bonuses or locker-room compensation.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac marked the promotion’s second consecutive annual visit to Paris, following the historic French debut at UFC Fight Night 209 in September 2022.
The event drew a sellout crowd of 15,610 passionate spectators at the Accor Arena, generating an estimated live gate of $4,000,000 (€3.7M) in the French capital.
Ciryl Gane landed 109 of 156 attempted significant strikes in under two rounds against Serghei Spivac, setting a remarkable 69.4% connection rate in a heavyweight headliner.
Gane outlanded Spivac 109 to 11 in significant strikes (+98 differential), establishing one of the most dominant statistical strike margins in modern UFC heavyweight history.
French mixed martial artists produced a historic main-card sweep, with Ciryl Gane, Manon Fiorot, Benoît Saint Denis, William Gomis, and Morgan Charrière all winning in front of their home crowd.
Former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas made her women’s flyweight debut, battling top contender Manon Fiorot across three rounds in the co-main event.
Former Cage Warriors champion Morgan Charrière needed just 3:51 to deliver a sensational double liver-kick finish over Manolo Zecchini, securing Performance of the Night honors in his UFC debut.
Benoît Saint Denis notched his third consecutive stoppage victory of 2023, overwhelming Thiago Moisés with 101 significant strikes before finishing him via second-round TKO.
Making her promotional debut, Jacqueline Cavalcanti landed 63 of 72 attempted leg kicks (87.5% accuracy) against Zarah Fairn, one of the highest leg strike totals in women’s bantamweight history.
Former light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir secured the first submission victory of his UFC career, locking up a rear-naked choke against Bogdan Guskov at 3:46 of Round 1.
Farid Basharat secured his first UFC finish with a first-round arm-triangle submission over Kleydson Rodrigues, improving to 11-0 and keeping the Basharat brothers unblemished in the UFC.
William Gomis was awarded a third-round TKO victory over Yanis Ghemmouri after officials and referee Loic Pora reviewed a disputed low kick and confirmed it landed cleanly on the beltline.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac take place?
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac took place on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Accor Arena (Bercy Arena) in Paris, France.
Who won the main event between Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac?
Former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane defeated Serghei Spivac via TKO (punches) at 3:44 of Round 2, delivering a masterclass striking performance in front of his home crowd.
Who won the co-main event between Manon Fiorot and Rose Namajunas?
France’s Manon Fiorot defeated former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) in Namajunas’ debut at women’s flyweight.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Benoît Saint Denis vs. Thiago Moisés won Fight of the Night, while Ciryl Gane and Morgan Charrière earned Performance of the Night honors.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Paris 2023?
The event drew a capacity crowd of 15,610 attendees generating an estimated live gate of $4,000,000 at the Accor Arena in Paris.
How did Morgan Charrière win his UFC debut?
Popular French featherweight Morgan Charrière scored a highlight-reel knockout against Manolo Zecchini, landing two vicious front body kicks to finish the fight at 3:51 of Round 1.
Why was the William Gomis vs. Yanis Ghemmouri finish controversial?
Ghemmouri believed he had been struck with an illegal groin kick and stopped fighting, but referee Loic Pora determined the kick landed legally on the beltline, waving the fight off as a TKO victory for Gomis at 2:20 of Round 3.
How did Benoît Saint Denis defeat Thiago Moisés?
In an all-action brawl that earned Fight of the Night, Benoît Saint Denis pressured Moisés with relentless strikes and takedowns before referee Jerin Valel halted the contest at 4:44 of Round 2.
Did Volkan Oezdemir score a submission finish at UFC Paris?
Yes. Known primarily as a knockout puncher, Volkan Oezdemir dropped newcomer Bogdan Guskov before transitioning to the back and locking in a rear-naked choke at 3:46 of Round 1 for his first UFC submission win.
Who were the commentators for UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac?
The English broadcast was called cage-side by lead play-by-play announcer John Gooden alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How did French fighters perform overall at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac?
French fighters enjoyed an incredible evening, going 6-2 overall with victories from Ciryl Gane, Manon Fiorot, Benoît Saint Denis, Morgan Charrière, Taylor Lapilus, and Nora Cornolle.
What was the significant strike differential in Ciryl Gane’s victory?
Ciryl Gane outlanded Serghei Spivac by a staggering 109 to 11 in significant strikes (+98 strike margin), allowing Spivac to land only two strikes to the body and two to the legs throughout the entire contest.
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