UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa
France
Main Card • Final
R3, 4:23
Fight of the Night
Australia
R3, 5:00
Italy
R3, 5:00
United States
Russia
R3, 1:09
Senegal
R3, 5:00
Netherlands
England
R3, 5:00
Canada
Prelims • Final
Germany
R1, 0:19
Performance of the Night
Morocco
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Poland
R2, 0:16
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Mexico
R1, 3:15
Lebanon
Switzerland
R2, 4:54
Argentina
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa each collected $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth heavyweight headliner, which featured heavy mutual knockdowns before Gane sealed the TKO in Round 3.
Performance of the Night: Abusupiyan Magomedov earned $50,000 for delivering a breathtaking 19-second front kick and punch knockout over Dustin Stoltzfus in his Octagon debut.
Performance of the Night: Benoît Saint Denis secured $50,000 for dropping Gabriel Miranda three times on the way to a blistering second-round stoppage at 0:16 of Round 2.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $650,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | $150,000 | — | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates are compiled from promotional contract baselines, industry reports, and official post-fight bonus payouts. International events held in France are not subject to public athletic commission salary disclosures. Figures include official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each for Gane, Tuivasa, Magomedov, and Saint Denis).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Paris 2022
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa marked the UFC’s long-awaited promotional debut in France following the French government’s official legalization of mixed martial arts in 2020.
The event drew a passionate, sold-out crowd of 15,405 fans at the Accor Arena in Paris, producing a live gate of $3,242,837 (€3,300,000).
Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa exchanged crushing knockdowns in a dramatic Round 2 before Gane rallied with brutal body kicks to finish Tuivasa via TKO at 4:23 of Round 3.
Abusupiyan Magomedov recorded the fourth-fastest knockout by a debuting middleweight in modern UFC history, blitzing Dustin Stoltzfus with a front kick and punches in just 19 seconds.
French fighters had a perfect night in front of their home crowd, going 5-0 across the event (Ciryl Gane, Nassourdine Imavov, William Gomis, Farès Ziam, and Benoît Saint Denis).
Benoît Saint Denis logged three knockdowns against Gabriel Miranda before sealing a highlight-reel TKO in just 0:16 of Round 2, claiming his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus.
Robert Whittaker put on a striking clinic against former title challenger Marvin Vettori, landing 74 significant strikes to sweep all three scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Combat Sambo world champion Roman Kopylov secured his first career UFC victory, breaking through with a thunderous combination to stop Alessio Di Chirico at 1:09 of Round 3.
French debutant William Gomis survived a dangerous third-round guillotine choke from Jarno Errens while amassing an event-high 8 minutes and 4 seconds of ground control.
Nathaniel Wood completed four takedowns and landed 97 significant strikes in a tactical unanimous decision victory over dangerous finisher Charles Jourdain.
The card produced two ultra-fast stoppages to open rounds: Magomedov in 0:19 of Round 1, and Saint Denis in 0:16 of Round 2.
Stephanie Egger handed promotional newcomer Ailín Pérez her first UFC defeat, securing a rear-naked choke with just six seconds remaining in Round 2 (4:54).
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa take place?
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa (also known as UFC Paris 2022 and UFC Fight Night 209) took place on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Who won the main event between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa?
France’s Ciryl Gane defeated Australia’s Tai Tuivasa via KO (punches) at 4:23 of Round 3 in an electrifying heavyweight clash that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Why was UFC Paris 2022 a historic milestone for the sport?
It was the first event in UFC history held in France, following a decades-long legal battle that finally resulted in the French government officially sanctioning mixed martial arts in 2020.
Who won the co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori?
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker defeated Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) with a technical striking masterclass.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Paris?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa earned Fight of the Night, while Abusupiyan Magomedov and Benoît Saint Denis each secured Performance of the Night.
How fast was Abus Magomedov’s knockout of Dustin Stoltzfus?
Abusupiyan Magomedov knocked out Dustin Stoltzfus with a front kick and follow-up punches in just 19 seconds of Round 1, recording the fourth-fastest debut finish in UFC middleweight history.
How did Benoît Saint Denis defeat Gabriel Miranda?
Benoît Saint Denis battered Gabriel Miranda with relentless aggression, scoring three knockdowns before stopping him via TKO just 16 seconds into Round 2.
How did French fighters perform overall at UFC Paris 2022?
French fighters went a perfect 5-0 on the night: Ciryl Gane, Nassourdine Imavov, William Gomis, Farès Ziam, and Benoît Saint Denis all secured victories in front of their home crowd.
How did Nassourdine Imavov defeat Joaquin Buckley?
Nassourdine Imavov outpointed Joaquin Buckley with precise boxing and timely takedowns, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
UFC Paris drew a sold-out crowd of 15,405 fans at the Accor Arena, generating an impressive live gate of $3,242,837 (€3,300,000).
How did Roman Kopylov finish Alessio Di Chirico?
After two tactical rounds, Roman Kopylov connected with a pinpoint combination of punches to score a clean knockout at 1:09 of Round 3, claiming his first promotional victory.
Who won the featherweight bout between Nathaniel Wood and Charles Jourdain?
England’s Nathaniel Wood executed four takedowns and landed 97 significant strikes to defeat Charles Jourdain via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How did Stephanie Egger submit Ailín Pérez?
Switzerland’s Stephanie Egger controlled the grappling exchanges and locked up a rear-naked choke at 4:54 of Round 2, handing Pérez her first UFC defeat with six seconds left in the round.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Paris 2022?
The broadcast desk featured lead play-by-play caller John Gooden alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Tai Tuivasa drop Ciryl Gane during their main event fight?
Yes. In Round 2, Tai Tuivasa dropped Ciryl Gane with a massive overhand right, marking the first time Gane was officially knocked down in his UFC career before Gane dramatically rallied back to finish the fight.
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