Ciryl Gane
French mixed martial artist (born 1990)
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- Ciryl Romain Jacky Gane (born April 12, 1990) is a French professional mixed martial artist, actor, and former Muay Thai fighter.
- A professional since 2014, Gane has also formerly competed for TKO Major League MMA where he was the Heavyweight Champion.
- Early life Gane was born in La Roche-sur-Yon in the Vendée department.
- His father, Romain Gane was a bus driver, and footballer in the Division d'Honneur.
- Despite his sporting talent, he decided to work in sales at a furniture store and he joined a work-study program in Paris.
Ciryl Romain Jacky Gane (born April 12, 1990) is a French professional mixed martial artist, actor, and former Muay Thai fighter. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. A professional since 2014, Gane has also formerly competed for TKO Major League MMA where he was the Heavyweight Champion. As of June 24, 2025, he is #1 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Early life
Gane was born in La Roche-sur-Yon in the Vendée department. His paternal family has roots in the French overseas department of Guadeloupe. His father, Romain Gane was a bus driver, and footballer in the Division d'Honneur. As a youth, Ciryl played football and basketball. Despite his sporting talent, he decided to work in sales at a furniture store and he joined a work-study program in Paris. During this time, a former classmate introduced him to Muay Thai.
Muay Thai career
Gane made his professional debut on June 4, 2016, in a AFMT Muay thai heavyweight title fight against Jérémy Jeanne. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.
After a decision win against Samih Bachar, Gane was scheduled to fight the K-1 veteran Brice Guidon at La Nuit Des Titans. He beat Guidon by a third-round knockout.
Gane was scheduled to defend his AFMT title against Jonathan Gengoul at Muay Thai Spirit 5. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.
At Warriors Night, Gane beat Bangaly Keita by a third-round knockout. He was then scheduled to fight the multiple-time WBC Muaythai champion Yassine Boughanem at Duel 2. Gane won the fight by decision.
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