UFC Paris

The UFC returns to Paris, France for the second time this Saturday bringing a twelve-bout fight card to the Accor Arena.

In the main event, French Heavyweight Ciryl Gane returns against dangerous grappler Serghei Spivac, while former champ Rose Namajunas moves up to Flyweight against Manon Fiorot. Seven other French fighters are set to make the walk on the undercard, highlighting the blossoming talent in the region!


Main Card

Ciryl Gane (11-2) vs. Serghei Spivac (16-3) (HW)

We have the epitome of a striker vs. grappler clash in our main event. Gane is returning from his title shot loss to Jon Jones where he was thoroughly dominated on the mat and is looking to get back to his typical domination on the feet. Spivac brings a relentless grappling attack with a high Sambo pedigree, though his striking defense is a concern when he cannot secure the takedown. However, I don’t see him having too much issue getting this one to the mat, especially with the rate at which he attempts takedowns. I see Spivak dominating on the mat for a stoppage before the midway point.

My Pick: Serghei Spivac via Submission

Manon Fiorot (10-1) vs. Rose Namajunas (11-5) (FLW)

My Pick: Manon Fiorot via Decision

Benoit Saint-Denis (11-1) vs. Thiago Moises (17-6) (LW)

My Pick: Benoit Saint-Denis via Decision

Volkan Oezdemir (18-7) vs. Bogdan Guskov (14-2) (LHW)

My Pick: Volkan Oezdemir via Knockout

William Gomis (12-2) vs. Yannis Ghemmouri (12-1) (FTW)

My Pick: Yannis Ghemmouri via Decision

Morgan Charriere (18-9-1) vs. Manolo Zecchini (11-3) (FTW)

My Pick: Morgan Charriere via Decision

Prelims

Taylor Lapilus 18-3) vs. Caolan Loughran (8-0) (BW)

My Pick: Taylor Lapilus via Decision

Ange Loosa (9-3) vs. Rhys McKee (13-4-1) (WW)

My Pick: Ange Loosa via Decision

Nora Cornolle (6-1) vs. Joselyne Edwards (13-4) (BW)

My Pick: Nora Cornolle via Decision

Farid Basharat (10-0) vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (8-2) (BW)

My Pick: Farid Basharat via Decision

Zarah Fairn (6-5) vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (5-1) (BW)

My Pick: Jacqueline Cavalcanti via Knockout


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