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).

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
• Karate-like point fighting style
• Potential weakness in wrestling and ground game
• Lost to Ngannou due to grappling deficiencies

Tai Tuivasa

• Powerful knockout artist
• Riding 5-fight KO win streak
• Recently KO'd Derrick Lewis
• Will look to close distance and land power shots
• May struggle with Gane's movement early

Fight Prediction: Expect a strategic battle where Gane uses movement to frustrate Tuivasa early. The fight likely ends in a finish - either Tuivasa lands a fight-ending shot or Gane wears him down for a late stoppage after 3-4 rounds.

For best results, Tuivasa needs to:

• Cut off the cage
• Work in clinch with elbows
• Land one clean power shot

While Gane aims to:

• Maintain distance
• Use superior movement
• Accumulate damage safely

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