The UFC makes history with its first event in France on September 3rd, featuring a heavyweight clash between #1 ranked Ciryl Gane (10-1) and #3 ranked Tai Tuivasa (15-3).

Current Betting Odds:

• Ciryl Gane: -600 favorite
• Tai Tuivasa: +400 underdog
• Both fighters have plus-odds to win by KO/TKO/DQ

Fighter Analysis:

Ciryl Gane

• Elite movement and athleticism for a heavyweight
• Strong Muay Thai background with precise kicks
• Uses karate-style point fighting approach
• Main weakness: wrestling and ground game
• Lost to Ngannou due to grappling deficiencies

Tai Tuivasa

• Powerful striker with knockout ability
• Riding 5-fight KO win streak
• Coming off KO victory over Derrick Lewis
• Best path to victory: Close distance, clinch work, landing power shots
• May struggle with Gane's movement early

Fight Prediction: The bout likely ends in a finish, with two possible scenarios:

1. Gane wears down Tuivasa for a late TKO (rounds 3-4)
2. Tuivasa lands a fight-ending power shot early

The contrasting styles between Gane's technical precision and Tuivasa's raw power make this an intriguing heavyweight matchup. While Gane is the clear favorite, Tuivasa's knockout power gives him a puncher's chance throughout all five rounds.

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