UFC Fight Night 226: Gane vs. Spivac | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy

Ariel Helwhiney
May 22
3 min read

Introduction

UFC Fight Night 226: Gane vs. Spivac took place on September 2, 2023 at the Accor Arena in Paris, France — the UFC’s second visit to France and first since the country’s much-anticipated debut at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa (FN 209) in September 2022. Former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane headlined in front of his home crowd in his first fight since losing to Jon Jones at UFC 285.

Gane was flawless, stuffing every takedown attempt and pummeling Serghei Spivac with an assortment of strikes for a second-round TKO at 3:44. French fighters ran the table on the main card in an electric atmosphere. Manon Fiorot defeated former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in the co-main event, and Benoît Saint Denis vs. Thiago Moisés earned Fight of the Night. The card drew 15,610 fans and generated $4M in gate revenue.

Quick Stats

📅 Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023

📍 Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France | Att: 15,610 | Gate: $4,000,000

📺 Broadcast: ESPN+ (UFC on ESPN+ 84)

✅ Result: Ciryl Gane def. Serghei Spivac via TKO (Punches) (Round 2, 3:44)

Main Event: Gane vs. Spivac

Gane was magnificent. ‘Bon Gamin’ demonstrated elite takedown defence, stuffing every attempt from the grappling-heavy Spivac, and showcased his trademark speed, footwork, and striking accuracy. He landed 110 total strikes to Spivac’s 11 in a completely one-sided display.

In round two, Gane poured on the offence, pummeling Spivac with body kicks, jabs, and hooks until the referee stopped the fight at 3:44. It was a dominant rebound performance after the Jones loss and proved that Gane remained one of the most talented heavyweights in the world.

Co-Main & Undercard Highlights

Manon Fiorot defeated former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the co-main event — Namajunas’ flyweight debut. It was Fiorot’s first fight in her home country, and post-event facts confirmed Namajunas’ career had hit uncharted losing territory.

Benoît Saint Denis stopped Thiago Moisés via TKO at 4:44 of round two in an action-packed fight that earned FotN. Morgan Charrière made a sensational UFC debut, stopping Manolo Zecchini with a double body kick TKO at 3:51 of round one (PoN). Volkan Oezdemir submitted Bogdan Guskov with an RNC. William Gomis also won by TKO in a featherweight contest.

Full Results

Ciryl Gane def. Serghei Spivac — TKO (Punches) (Round 2, 3:44) — PoN | Rebounds from Jones loss

Manon Fiorot def. Rose Namajunas — UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) R3; Benoît Saint Denis def. Thiago Moisés — TKO R2, 4:44 (FotN); Volkan Oezdemir def. Bogdan Guskov — Sub (RNC) R1, 3:46; William Gomis def. Yanis Ghemmouri — TKO (Body Kick) R3; Morgan Charrière def. Manolo Zecchini — TKO (Body Kick) R1, 3:51 (PoN, UFC debut)

Bonuses & Awards

🥊 Fight of the Night: Benoît Saint Denis vs. Thiago Moisés ($50,000 each)

🏆 Performance of the Night: Ciryl Gane ($50,000) — TKO of Serghei Spivac R2

🏆 Performance of the Night: Morgan Charrière ($50,000) — TKO (Body Kick) of Zecchini R1 | UFC debut

Legacy & Impact

UFC Paris 2 was another triumphant night for French MMA. Every main card French fighter won, the crowd was electric, and Gane proved he remained one of the world’s best heavyweights. The card outperformed the first Paris event in gate revenue ($4M vs. $3.24M) and attendance (15,610 vs. 15,405), confirming France as one of the UFC’s strongest European markets. The rise of Saint Denis and Charrière signaled a new generation of French fighters ready to make their mark.