The UFC are reportedly looking to hold their very first show in France later this year and rumor has it that the fight they want to headline this event is Frances own Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa from Frances – This and much more during from Friday’s social media roundup.
UFC reportedly targeting Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa for their first event in France
As the UFC continues to grow, they are targeting new countries to enter such as France as well as some African countries.
France has been the UFC’s target to host an event for some time now and it looks like 2022 will be when the UFC finally debuts in France.
France’s biggest name currently in the UFC is former interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, who last fought at UFC 270 where he lost to Francis Ngannou by decision. unanimous.
Gane seems like the logical option for the UFC to headline his first show in France as he will be a hit with the crowd and he also has a good position in the heavyweight rankings where if he can score another win or two, he will. be back in title contention.
According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, the UFC is targeting Tai Tuivasa as Gane’s opponent.
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UFC plans to book Cyril Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa as headliner for #UFCParis September 3.
[per @arielhelwani]#UFCParis #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/pNs9zMaibR
— The MMA Media (@The_MMA_Media) April 29, 2022
It surprised many MMA fans as Tuivasa looked set to fight Tom Aspinall after Aspinall called him out following his win over Alexander Volkov at UFC London last month.
If the fight is made and the first UFC event in France is headlined by Gane and Tuivasa, who do you think will take the win?
UFC back in London in July
After an incredibly successful and exciting UFC London event in March, it has been officially announced that the UFC will return to London for another event in July.
What’s better than a #UFCLondon? How about two in the same year!
After an incredible night in March, the UFC Octagon will be back in London on ——– —-! —-
Let’s resume! — pic.twitter.com/yy5GgKIVIz
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) April 28, 2022
No main event has yet been announced, but the event is rumored to be headlined with Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes and may also see the return of Darren Till.
Rob Font misses weight for tomorrow’s fight against Marlon Vera
Tomorrow’s Fight Night at the UFC Apex is headlined by an exciting bantamweight contest between Rob Font and Marlon Vera.
This morning, Font lost 2.5 pounds in weight.
Although he lacks weight, the fight will go as planned.
Font = 138.5 pounds
Vera -136lbsFont misses weight by 2.5 pounds but we have our main event for Saturday night! #UFCVegas53 Sat 10pm BT Sport 1 HD pic.twitter.com/bZSPqAuVTs
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) April 29, 2022
Eddie Hearn gives Jake Paul a reality check
Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul interacted all week as they co-promoted this weekend’s huge boxing match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
It’s fair to say that Hearn has grown fed up with Paul’s claims that he can become a world-class boxer.
Eddie Hearn bent Jake over his knee and spanked him pic.twitter.com/ApWNjIM2T4
– monkey (@qpe) April 28, 2022
Zabit Magomedsharipov pursues a career in medicine
Zabit Magomedsharipov’s absence from the Octagon has left many fans wondering if he’s retired from MMA.
Magomedsharipov last fought in November 2019 where he picked up a victory over Calvin Kattar.
He was rumored to be fighting Yair Rodriguez in 2020 but that never materialized.
Now it seems that Zabit is focusing on his career away from MMA, as a few days ago he posted on his Instagram account that he was going to pursue a career in medicine.
Zabit Magomedsharipov has revealed that he will be pursuing a career in medicine according to a recent post he posted on his Instagram account.
The news cast further doubt on the athlete’s return to the UFC octagon.#VMTV #UFC #MMA #MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/3lQfpSInQH
– Violent Money TV (@VM_TV_) April 27, 2022
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano face off for the last time before their huge fight tomorrow night
Check out this clip of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano facing off for the last time before they both face off in the biggest fight in women’s boxing history tomorrow night.
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano final head-to-head before tomorrow night…
[– @MatchroomBoxing] pic.twitter.com/AN4FBhNBui
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 29, 2022
Jorge Masvidal must stay at least 25 feet from Colby Covington in all public areas
Following Jorge Masvidal’s attack on Colby Covington several weeks ago in Miami, Masvidal was ordered to stay at least 25 feet from Covington in all public areas.
Jorge Masvidal must stay away from Colby Covington –
— https://t.co/EVn8iZofpP pic.twitter.com/R0fUFMhcEI
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) April 28, 2022
TJ Dillashaw thinks Aljamain Sterling is an easy fight for him
After Aljamain Sterling successfully defended his UFC bantamweight title against Petr Yan, he called out TJ Dillashaw in his post-fight interview.
Asked about the potential fight against Sterling, Dillashaw sounded extremely confident and said Sterling would be an easy fight for him.
See below to see Dillashaw’s full comments.
TJ not emphasizing a potential fight against Aljo –
(Going through @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/pIkDT85FuS
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 27, 2022
Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul sit down in a face-to-face interview hosted by Ariel Helwani
Check out the clip below which is a teaser for the full face-to-face interview with Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul.
It was something huge. @EddieHearn X @jakepaul face to face.
Got controversial from the jump.
Enjoy: https://t.co/a7mgXZW67h pic.twitter.com/lEGNV5ePeG
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 29, 2022
The best moments from UFC London in March
As it has just been announced that the UFC will be returning to London this year, let’s take a look and reminisce about the best times and what happened at the last UFC London event in March.
The last time at #UFCLondon..
An incredible night for UK MMA as the UFC returns after a three year hiatus and it did not disappoint!
A wire — pic.twitter.com/L011LX1FsF
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) April 28, 2022