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Ciryl Gane

Ciryl Gane is a French mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ciryl Gane is a French mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC heavyweight division. He has held the interim UFC heavyweight title and is known by the nickname “Bon Gamin.”

Early life and background

Ciryl Gane was born in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, and is identified by sources as French. Fighter profiles also describe him as having built his combat sports career in France before moving into professional MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Gane made his professional MMA debut in 2018 and later joined the UFC. He has fought in the heavyweight division and built a reputation as a technical striker.

Interim UFC heavyweight title

In 2021, Gane defeated Derrick Lewis to win the interim UFC heavyweight title. That result made him one of the most accomplished French fighters in UFC history.

Fighting style and statistics

Available profile data lists Gane as an orthodox heavyweight striker with a height of 6 ft 4 in and reach of 81 in. He is also noted for a strong striking output and a background in Muay Thai.

Key facts

  • Ciryl Gane is a French heavyweight mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC.
  • He won the interim UFC heavyweight championship in 2021 by defeating Derrick Lewis.
  • He previously competed in Muay Thai before transitioning to MMA.
  • His nickname, “Bon Gamin,” is widely used in fighter listings and profiles.
  • As of the latest available fighter records, his professional MMA record is 14–2 with 1 no contest listed by some sources.
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Canadian context

Ciryl Gane fought on the Canadian regional MMA scene early in his professional career, which is part of his path to the UFC.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ciryl Gane?
Ciryl Gane is a French UFC heavyweight mixed martial artist known for his striking and the nickname “Bon Gamin.”
What title has Ciryl Gane won?
He won the interim UFC heavyweight championship in 2021.
What is Ciryl Gane’s nationality?
He is French.
What is Ciryl Gane’s fighting style?
He is primarily known as a striker and is listed with an orthodox stance.
What weight class does Ciryl Gane fight in?
He competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

References

  1. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ciryl-gane
    Supports: Professional MMA status, heavyweight division, fighting background, titles held, and career notes.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4426000/ciryl-gane
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, height, weight, team, nickname, stance, and record summary.
  3. Sherdog — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ciryl-Gane-293973
    Supports: Age, height, weight, and fighter profile details.
  4. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/787bb1f087ccff8a
    Supports: Height, weight, reach, stance, date of birth, and professional record.
  5. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciryl_Gane
    Supports: Interim UFC heavyweight title win and historical note about being the first French UFC champion.