It was a big event, a historical milestone. MMA was banned in France until recently, now the famous UFC organization has arrived there with its show. Of course, many fighters did not miss the Paris tournament. How did they like the great main event between elite heavyweights Ciryl Gan and Tai Tuivasa?
“Interesting styles in the main match. If it comes down to points, Ciryl is the favorite, but anything before the limit favors Taie,” said champion Francis Ngannou, who came to the Bercy hall to see in person, before the match. “Good job guys! Respect to Tai, he’s a warrior, and congratulations to Ciryl!” he responded on social media after the match.
Henry Cejudo:
“Gane put on a clinical performance. He worked on his body to eventually get his hands off there. The guy is better than I thought.”
Aljamain Sterling:
“Soooo! That was a cruel end to a great up and down battle.”
Derek Brunson:
“Gane is a new generation heavyweight, fiercely tactical and devastating. The Jon Jones of heavyweights!”
Terrance McKinney:
“Tai’s power is incredible and those bottom shots from Gane were insane. Beautiful main event with two incredible fighters. Tai’s stock only went up after this. Gane should have a shoey with him. But it was duel, Gane has so many weapons, it looks beautiful.”
Ben Askren:
“That match was crazy, Tuivasa is like a tank, Gane is very graceful again!”
Tom Aspinall:
“Unbelievable from both of them, much respect.
Belal Muhammad:
“They both increased their stock 1000x with this match.
George Masvidal:
“That was a match! I’ve always been a fan of Tai, hats off to Ciryl Gan.”
