UFC Journey Part 1: Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa [Full Episode] | ESPN MMA

UFC Journey shows the lives of Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa as they prepare for their main event fight at UFC Fight Night in Paris, France.
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[@nyfolkhero]

Ciryl Gane is easily the chillest fighter in the ufc

[@seeno1]

Wonderboy

[@toocanny]

@@seeno1 wonder boy is less calm than gane. That’s what he means.

[@brentendawson2586]

derrick lewis is chiller imo

[@billiemook]

Leon

[@theohuioiesin6519]

Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland

[@NathanSweeney]

These two are the most likeable/genuine but entertaining fighter’s in the organisation pity one has to lose

[@Jon--Jones]

No. Draws and no contests are possible

[@CFox.7]

yeah - its hard to pick a side.

[@limitless_legacy9690]

Both respected fighters in their own right. It’s a win win for everyone as long as both give a valiant and exciting fight

[@nikomag3876]

But only ciryl is skilled!

[@roscoewallaceson8670]

Could be a draw

[@liltilt9484]

Ciryl gane is the best representative France could ever ask for. Class act, beast of an athlete and total killer All while being cool as can be. I’m sure the French are grateful for such an amazing athlete and person to be representing them. True gentlemen

[@sunnyandtine9757]

The heart says Tai but the head says Gane.

[@Abman31]

I feel the opposite

[@petergriffin1689]

@@Abman31 Care to explain why your head says Tai over Gane? What's the reasoning there?

[@rjak187]

Never know brother we will see

[@romero_lgnd4438]

@@Abman31 confused like ur profile picture

[@TheRealAbraxas]

Stylistically this seems like another Gane vs Lewis but I think Tuivasa will try to turn it into a dog fight more than Lewis did so it will be interesting

[@CastleKingside]

May both fighters have a safe fight. With that being said... LET'S GO, TAI BAM BAM TUIVASA!!!

[@raptureready9738]

A wise man one said trudat trudat

[@liltilt9484]

Love that, I always pray for all the fighter’s safety 💯

[@Mistanyycguy]

Eshayyyyyyyyyyyy

[@AK20500]

I love Gane, he’s actually my favourite fighter simply because I have never seen a heavyweight move and kick the way he does. He’s a proper martial artist and a great athlete and even better, seems like a chilled dude!

[@ElCactusKing]

Easily my favorite too. Beautiful execution and incredible fight IQ

[@mfumonkuna6380]

Tom Aspinall Moves Just As Well As Gane

[@sammorales9505]

@@mfumonkuna6380 he does. Sucks that he got injured. Hope he heals up and stays busy next year. 🙏🏽

[@elkamynante]

Yeah, he run fast🤣

[@spyloops]

@@elkamynante can you see the door in your back , you can take it, run baby

[@simplytrolling6869]

Ciryl is a freak of nature when it comes to athleticism but I really think Tai is being overlooked… either way I like them both… they are both genuine and very humble.

[@ZoanoidKing1175]

I Disagree. I Feel Gane Has Got This. Hes Obviously better than tai. but he respects him. and knows hes the best. so hes not overlooking tai. dude. didnt you fckn watch the video?

[@simplytrolling6869]

@@ZoanoidKing1175 Derrick Lewis had Tai too… I remember when mma was new and I thought the ufc was a sport. Did you miss the fight between Leon and Kamaru… I’m not sure but I don’t think the best man that night won the fight… 🤔

[@dragan7309]

@@simplytrolling6869 the better striker won that night

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

@@simplytrolling6869 Usman will always be the superior wrestler, with superior punching power; but Leon will always be the superior technical striker, with superior speed & agility. In addition and unlike the smaller, shorter, and less mobile Colby, Masvidal, and Burns, Leon also is taller & more athletic than Usman. Leon also has the superior leg reach and superior Muay Thai that could end a fight at any second and that's exactly what happened. Remember, Leon also came close to subbing the big man on the mat, if not for Usman illegally putting his fingers into Leon's glove, preventing it from inching his arm deeper into Usman's neck, first round. Leon's skills are not "a fluke." If all Leon had were "flukes," the big, powerful wrestler would have EASILY put Leon out of commission in 8 tough rounds of fighting in which every tackle, every punch, and every kick from Usman was MEANT to hurt or to put Leon out of commission... as what happened to Colby, Burns, and Masvidal...

[@davidawonaike1188]

@@kiabtoomlauj6249 idk Usman was getting the better of Leon even in striking that night so I wouldn’t say Leon is more technical than Usman. He was only more technical for one second when that leg kick landed

[@realgoodmind]

Finally some espn actual UFC content. Need way more. This sport is on a rocket ship. ESPN needs to push it more. Best promoter in history and best sports channel. This should be primetime every single Saturday

[@tomgrogan3293]

They just continuesly make the best fights no tune ups or record padding once your in the top ten, they should do these embedded style videos every card. Good to look back on when stars emerge

[@KB-gw9vu]

@Big Dawg whaaa 🤣 ufc & mma in general is as big as its ever been and its only getting bigger, boxing is on a decline because of mmas rise and the antics of people like jake Paul and shitty promoters that don't make the fights people want to see the heavyweight division in boxing is the worst its been ever the whole of boxing is just a corrupt mess the ufcs corrupt but atleast they put on the fights we want to see every week

[@iMerkzzU]

@Big Dawg Care to elaborate? Its literally expanding..

[@beauvandenboomen]

I both don’t want them to lose.

[@confidential02]

that the problem

[@BerserkerX]

Gon b a draw

[@travism7856]

@@BerserkerX not a chance

[@whitetrash9135]

It sucks one of them have to lose, they’re both admirable and have crazy backgrounds. Best of luck to both of them, this Saturday 🤝🏽!!

[@Gematrinator]

Tai can’t win this fight lmao

[@Meshan15]

love them both. love their personalities and the way they fight 🔥 i love seeing knockouts but i dont want either of these guys to go down that way

[@_kazer_]

Now this is a sick promo

[@richardchamoun7649]

"I can't stop thinking about the belt". Tai is going in with the perfect attitude for this fight.

[@lockitparlays7983]

Definitely something to consider. Super interesting matchup

[@floridaknight3052]

I think both guys have great character, and a great story. I love watching both of them. Its gonna be a great fight.

[@MrGanjalien]

definitely, the both are great fighters with very different fight style ; I go for Gane though but I do appreciate Tai .. let's fight !!!

[@mmamultiverse75]

Gane going to pick Tai apart

[@superfly7160]

@@mmamultiverse75 if gane doesn't get caught with the bam bam overhand

[@Mike-kz4cy]

This was interesting to watch may the best man win,both great fighter 💪🏾❤️

[@TheFreeest501]

If Cyril wins this one, I see him becoming champ in his next fight, whether that is against Francis or whoever

[@ruanoosthuysen5002]

Francis: "Uhhhhh you shua?"

[@fernoramos94]

@@ruanoosthuysen5002 Francis was gifted that win. He did literally nothing with the takedowns after being complete outclassed in striking and the refs let him lay there on gane for the whole round doing nothing. I've seen refs stand fighters up for way less.

[@sphamandlazondo6544]

@@fernoramos94 only a monster would have put a stop to that. First time seeing a crowd not boo a guy for doing that

[@pokemonovice9758]

@@ruanoosthuysen5002 Francis lost that fight and Gane was injured too

[@boxalarmtrading]

I love Ciryl’s game. A guy that big that throws quick crisp combo’s is so fun to watch.

[@raptureready9738]

Let's go Tai! Win the belt and show your boy you tough!!! Nobody can see a man's heart and that's your weapon.... When it gets real you'll thrive

[@oldironsides4107]

I wish tai. He’s not training hard. Look at the first 20 seconds and how fat he is. Baggy shirt hitting the mits and you can see his tits and stomach flopping around.

[@CFox.7]

*Tai

[@pitech4446]

when is the fight?

[@bigsam5171]

@@pitech4446 Saturday

[@raptureready9738]

@@CFox.7 thank you for embarrassing me in front of the world 🫣🫣

[@ziedmekki3365]

my heart is for both , theey 2 nice guys very polite and humble . much support for both

[@jasonred3874]

Nobody never write Ciryl the right way, even ESPN MMA 😆

[@Spookerboi]

at first I read it as Cyrus

[@ableton-i3d]

Cereal Gone

[@kentuckyking4343]

I use to call him Cereal Gane 🤣

[@erickgosset2635]

No one even take the time to Google him -.-

[@Kodakmp]

Acrílic Chan!

[@Bling92]

"He just go there, then drink a beer in his shoes" 😂😂😂

[@scorpionvenom1972]

that was hilarious

[@nikushachanturia]

It's rare for both fighters to be so likeable - may the best man win

[@firestara4830]

One year after starting training MMA first fight in the UFC. That is the craziest thing about Gane he has only 4 years in mma and in the middle almost 1 year off for a knee operation and for a puncture lung

[@Karabo4344]

These two are just the most contagious personalities at HW

[@BuuGz86]

Ciryl is one of my favorite fighters to be honest, not only his fighting style, but this personality, seems so easy going and positive. :)

[@geemup557]

I wouldn't want anyone else reppin our area in the UFC. You have made us proud my bruh and your showin the youngins that their is another way out. All the best this weekend Tui

[@b.h.7430]

This is one of those classic heavyweight fights you just gotta sit back and enjoy

[@Mark-oj8wj]

Great stuff!

[@alicnestoret635]

"I'm from Western Sydney, we are the underdogs, now we're here. We stroll on in, and do what we do and we take the bag home, just another day in office" with that calm but powerful voice, waow, I got beyond emotional. I did not know you Tuivasa, you got me. Now I am in trouble, I love both fighters, don't wanna see either one loose.

[@HR_GN]

I didn't care about this fight, but having watched the video, I now like Tai Tuivasa a lot. He seems like a very genuine person.

[@lockitparlays7983]

How couldn’t you care for this fight it’s a banger

[@Vex319]

people are underrating this fight!!!!!

[@lockitparlays7983]

Who?

[@thomasmcshane2438]

Two of the nicest, most respectable monsters in the sport. I love the respect they show for eachother. What a shame one of them has to lose!!

[@theohuioiesin6519]

Let’s hope for a majority draw then. If that is what you want. 😎

[@cellodabest]

7:19 “I’m going to take more risks for the fans” I personally like to see game plans and when fighters use their minds to find victory, I like brawls too but since he says that, I want to see if Cyril can think of a way to effectively brawl Can’t wait

[@trevorthabest161]

I like gameplans too but entertainment in fights is a must for me personally I didn't pay 70 dollar's for a hard sparring session

[@51beak39]

If Cyril brawls it’s lights out for him. He does not want to trade with Tai. He can only win on the outside.

[@Sambigs9112]

@@trevorthabest161 doesn’t work like that This is life and these guys need to fight for the longest time possible Having big brawls every fight will only get u down the Justin gaetchji road n look how that’s turned out for him

[@trevorthabest161]

@@Sambigs9112 well I'd rather be popular amongst the the fan base than undefeated but that's just me

[@Abman31]

This Cyril Gane guy is so likable 💙 ! You just he was your brother ,cuisine or friend .

[@chucku00]

I think Ciryl likes to cook, so why not?

[@Bigb0i8]

This is going to be the the most exciting Fight Night of the year

[@wenceslasoswald6014]

I like both these fighters!!! Both humble, both hard working and both genuine!!! May the best man win!!! I'll be cheering for both

[@EFN_Hawks]

as a samoan i want tai to win but i like Gane too. i hope for a good fight from both. may the best win

[@chucku00]

Samoans have warrior hearts and French people have learned to respect them. (Knock on wood about Google translate) Afai tou te asiasi mai, matou te talia outou o ni uso. Tai is a great fighter and he has already won his biggest fight : overcoming his inner demons and wanting a good life for his son.

[@bigsam5171]

Gane is still evolving he is still a beginner in terms of experience but he is just so talented. Give it a couple more years he will be easily the best heavyweight ever

[@keully6]

How on earth you're not gonna like Tuivasa personality? Cane is cool as well. Two nice monsters dudes!

[@nomodere4804]

Tuivasa va rentrer d'emblée dans Ciryl pour casser son jeu de jambes, son in and out, et tenter de placer coudes ou/et poings. Victoire par soumission de la part de Gane au 1er round ce serait magnifique

[@ghettomonkey_]

no matter what you just cant not love Tai. He's an awesome humble strong man that can hold his ground with a great personality from down under! chuuurrr g LESSHGOOOO

[@nuke1upgames913]

It is nice when a fighter shows the coach so much respect and does that with the belt in UFC/Boxing. Most fighters know it all and a coach can't teach them anything some Fighters are like that. Sergey Kovalev comes to mind in Boxing he was like that with his Coach.

[@majidmukhtar8906]

Why do I watch these!? I always end up getting attached to these fighters and don't want to see any of them lose.

[@tehkittenmaster]

I’m not remotely surprised espn doesn’t spell check

[@ziedmekki3365]

just to see the best mma fighters in the word inthe best organisation UFC fightings in the heavy weight and beiing so humble and nice dudes thats just amazing waaao

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Can we have both guys succeed?? I really like both of these guys. I wish there was multiple belts for each division so both these 2 can be champs.

[@diddiecapitan2951]

Imagine Bam Bam in Light heavy weight with abs 🤣

[@hybs9473]

Found the Democrat. Want ufc to give participation medal too you wuss?

[@machinegun9039]

Then it would be like boxing. No real champ in any division. Every top guy ducking each other to maintain the status.

[@chucku00]

Ciryl won the fight. Tai won a lot of fans, especially in France. Next time he's going there (even for holidays) he'll be welcome as a friend by French people who knows about MMA.

[@tedburycombo2178]

How can one not like these two gentlemen... Aboriginal Samoan that's a good warrior breed right there... [-o-]

[@wamuu157]

Huge fan of Gane but I of course gotta go with my uce Bam Bam 🇼🇸 much love and luck to Ciryl 🙏🏽

[@scottbrown8934]

I really feel bambam can get it done. Hes got his head on straight, hes improved so much since training in dubai... hes got stamina despite what ppl say, if he outworks him ontop of that id say bambam will get the decision.

[@Mmurzn]

Herb Dean fault

[@kylecompton9781]

You honestly think he can survive gane on the feet with his speed? Not to mention his wind... I don't see it happening. Neither does Vegas. Gane -650 favorite

[@oldironsides4107]

Watch the first 20 second of tai hitting pads. He’s so fat and out of shape you can see his titties and stomach swaying in slow motion under a baggy shirt.

[@M2M774]

Classic "puncher's chance" scenario.......

[@AJ-ll6hm]

This gonna be brilliant,can't wait.

[@kd3283]

Amateur Hour at ESPN again, shock

[@CrZY_DnKS]

Gane got the reach to head kick that lunging hook or overhand tai does. Best luck to the both of them. Either guy will make a great contest for the belt.

[@shadowscarnage]

I like the story behind both of them.

[@finmediaau]

Interesting one. I think ciryl saying he is going to take extra risks this time round is a big mistake. Taking risks against tai is where he is comfortable. If I was ciryl I'd stand at length not make it a dog fight

[@generalsoul1]

He says that. But things change inside the octagon. Game plans vary.

[@joevalencia3803]

I was looking for this comment! I thought the exact same thing man. We’ll see if Tai can capitalize if this does happen. We’re in regardless for a great fight

[@mmamultiverse75]

Ciryl is too sophisticated to get wreckless. His risks are calculated especially with somebody like tai who is basically a slugger

[@chucku00]

It paid, tho.

[@georgejaparidze]

Ciryl has very nice tattoos, slick, clean, rare and symmetrically distributed on his body.

[@cyrusmaina5325]

Gane is going to make it look easy. I can't wait for Tom Aspinal vs Gane. That is going to be a huge fight, thinking about that fight gives me goosbumps

[@confidential02]

OMG i dont want any of them to loose

[@jamesn7305]

Stay humble Tai. I know you're becoming a superstar. The belt is like a birthday present for your kid.

[@robertm9490]

Can’t wait for this fight! Both guys are just so chill. But when they get in the cage it’s game on! May the best man win!

[@Smithers11]

Congratulations to Fernand Lopez. He has done so much for the sport in France.”. I hope they highlight his contributions at the event,

[@vizon-aryproductions6191]

I like ESPN’s style of their version of embedded . It’s good stuff

[@BLAKENESS-]

Love for my fellow wiradjuri brother.. ill be a fan of tai's for as long as i live 🖤💛❤️

[@bananaz4437]

This is the official ESPN mma channel and they’re still spelling Ciryl’s name wrong 🤦‍♂️

[@m77ast]

You people are not serious. I have been in France for a while week. I’m back in the U.K. this Friday. Now I hear there is a fight in Paris. But need to say to people who do not know. France is extremely beautiful. Paris, Lyon then Côte d’Azur - Nice, Monaco - Montecarlo, Cannes. Then we went to Grass today count de guillimard to create our own unique perfume scent. The fact that the sea water is warm is icing on the cake. Great time.

[@joshpm5305]

KZbin should really add another commercial.

[@sebmonti5904]

Two awesome fighters !

[@highmetalman6621]

Please... More of this for upcoming fights.

[@joybhowmick7970]

Bon Gamin 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stevenjones3176]

IM JUST SORRY' SOMEONE HAS TO LOOSE. BOTH OF THESE GUYS ARE GOOD GUYS. BEST OF LUCK TO BOTH.

[@eriklarson6641]

"im a banger... from western Sydney" that line is so cold man...

[@flowpom]

I hope we can see an improved version of Gane, with more combos, aggressive clinch, tkdw and GnP / submission attempt. He will be more agressive... in his way, always technical and calculated, no way he will ever brawl.

[@apxdtv]

when tai lifted his shirt and said "same same?" LMFAO hes such a legend

[@Unifyyyyyyy]

Wow i like both of these Beasts! May the best man win

[@benjaminrichard7741]

Everyone is writing Bam-Bam off 🥶

[@Mr.SpongeGlockAK47Pants]

"He go in there do his thing and drink beer in his shoes" 😩🤣😂😂😭

[@abdel.8763]

We all already know that Gane will win but, It will be interesting to see if he will have more power.

[@NateUFCPicks]

How do you know? Edwards beat Usman, Anything can happen with one punch in a heavyweight bout.

[@dinho890i]

Truly did not disappoint

[@amirashraf3079]

This is a great fight..and a great video

[@youngescanor]

Gane is such a complete fighter and moves incredibly well for a Heavyweight. Tai is what he always says he is, a banger and he will bang on with anyone. Love both fighters but I'm going with Tai on this one.

[@iknowilookdumbwhenisaythis5593]

Bro there is no way Tai win.. I love him but c'mon, he doesnt have anything else than powerful hands, Gane just needs to stay out of pocket then he's better than him everywhere

[@youngescanor]

@@iknowilookdumbwhenisaythis5593 I had that same mindset with Usman vs Edward's but look how that turned out. Gane can play the perfect game plan for 4 rounds but if that one shot from Tai lands perfectly on his chin it's over.

[@youngescanor]

@@iknowilookdumbwhenisaythis5593 Any given Sunday, anything can happen

[@iknowilookdumbwhenisaythis5593]

@@youngescanor But Leon is a different guy, very technical very sharp and clean. I just doubt tai will pull off a surprise technique like that, he really only have very very heavy hooks. See his fight with Sergey Spivak - he has no ground game at all, he is not technical

[@youngescanor]

@@iknowilookdumbwhenisaythis5593 Tai doesn't need a surprise technique, all he has to do is land one clean hit

[@gambo302]

Gane is a technician and a great fighter.. but you can never count someone like bam bam out… dude has more heart than the next man and can bang with anyone on the planet

[@charleschi843]

The funny thing is: These guys would be best friends in another context.

[@chucku00]

The became good friends after the fight when the shared a few beers together during the night.

[@hurrifanc.3434]

Stylistically Tai has no chance. If Tuivasa wins I'll be shocked. I like him i think he's fun but no way.

[@crypt0bank446]

everyone said same thing last fight. Tai wins this one via ko in round 1. Gane is going to get caught.

[@KSaifPhoto]

I think u need to hire Will Haris to be a director for your sport features , the footage is excellent , the coloring is not bad but the cuts and the music choices also the story build up , nobody in sport right now can do it like Will to be honest

[@bitmantv3660]

Can’t wait for this

[@ruanoosthuysen5002]

Awesome. Tai fan

[@CFox.7]

12:22 - the neighbours must love that.

[@GamerKru1996]

How does nobody spell Ciryl's name right? 💀

[@olivierclaverie6722]

Because Cyril is always written Cyril or Cyrille, but he's the first one I saw written Ciryl. That's really strange writing.

[@phaisgangsa271]

Best wishes to both of you 👍👍

[@rudyfromhouston8811]

As soon as he said that he's gonna take a "little more risk for the fans".. at the moment he said that I knew he was getting knocked out

[@Claimer_YT]

Mystic Meg right here

[@BingBongTruth]

This is a ********* BANGER!!!

[@lawrencezikhainkomo471]

Let's go guys may the best win and love you both

[@xsenjhiro]

I really like Tai but I support Ciryl.

[@frankzappa951]

Fukn Love Tai.

[@ciieniolek]

TAI BAM BAM TUIVASA!!! he is a great guy!

[@2stepsforward4stepsback]

He just goes there, do his thing, then drinks beer out of the shoes hahaha

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

Gane has to be perfect for 25 minutes, Tai has to be vigilant and watch for early signs of fatigue , because we all know he's going to play it very smart in there. Only a fool gets into a fire fight with Bam Bam.

[@theplacesmyfeettakeme]

Spot on!

[@JA-ru3il]

Gane has to be perfect for 25 minutes. All Tuivasa needs is one.

[@JA-ru3il]

@Big Dawg I think you're a casual little dawg

[@machinegun9039]

You are counting out the possibility of Tai getting finished. Look at the list of people Gane has finished. Maybe he doesn't need to be perfect for 25 minutes he just needs to execute that one perfect move.

[@chucku00]

Less than 15 minutes* And even if he hasn't been perfect, he has a chin too.

[@danteafkCamelotUnchained]

love the content

[@logician32gaming31]

if only Tai's son can understand that his dad could beat up every dad from his school.

[@cole88]

Unless the that dad is gane, blaydes, ngannou, aspinall, volkov etc

[@stevenbring7974]

Wow …. Amazing quality content …

[@anasshahid224]

What a hard hitting back and forth war! It was a great fight! Tai pushed Ciryl Gane to the limit 👏👏👏👏