Mixed Martial Arts-Gane KO's Spivak, Fiorot stakes title claim at UFC Paris


Sep 2, 2023; Paris, France; Manon Fiorot (red gloves) celebrates defeating Rose Namajunas (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Cyril Gane put on a clinical display of striking to beat Serghei Spivak by technical knockout as the world's biggest mixed martial arts promotion returned to Paris's Accor Arena on Saturday.

In the co-main event, Manon Fiorot of France won a unanimous decision victory in her flyweight clash with American Rose Namajunas to put herself in the title picture after three tough rounds that saw both fighters sustain injuries.

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