After numerous changes at the last minute, the UFC Paris fight card is now finalized.
UFC Paris
The UFC makes its long-awaited debut in France on September 3 with the main event of a 12-fight card featuring top-ranked heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Ciryl Gane.
Due to medical issues, Zarah Fairn’s replacement in a featherweight undercard fight against Ailin Perez will be Stephanie Egger. Taylor Lapilus’ replacement in a bantamweight undercard fight against Khalid Taha due to injury will be Christian Quinonez.Â
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William Gomis and Jarno Errens will now square off in the featherweight main event. Both fighters’ injuries have forced the cancellation of the previously scheduled fight between Danny Henry and Ricardo Ramos.
The Accor Arena in the nation’s capital of France will host UFC Paris on Saturday.
Tuivasa is presently ranked No. 5 in the world among heavyweights, with Gane currently holding the No. 3 spot. With a victory, either man will likely be in the running for the championship.
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