Fight between Júnior Cigano and the undefeated Ciryl Gane is confirmed for December 12th, at UFC 256

J. Cigano (left) tries to recover from three consecutive defeats against C. Gane (right) in the UFC 256. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage.

Former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg), junior gypsy is confirmed in UFC 256. On December 12th, in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian will exchange forces against the dangerous and undefeated Cyryl Gane in the co-main fight of the show. The information was made official by the company on its social networks.

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Coming from three consecutive defeats, Cigano is trying to regain his winning ways to once again dream of a title fight in the category he dominated between 2011 and 2012. The commitment, however, will be another great challenge in the career of the Santa Catarina native, who currently occupies the 7th position in the division ranking.

While Júnior wants to find balance in his career, Gane seeks to prove that he is not just another promise in MMA. Undefeated in his career, with six fights played, the Frenchman is heading into his fourth engagement with UFC gloves and intends to maintain his 100% success rate.

Cigano, 36 years old, hasn't fought since August, when he ended up being badly beaten by Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Before the clash against the Surinamese, the former champion was also the victim of Curtis blaydes e Francis Ngannou. The Brazilian's last victory came in March last year, when he overcame Derrick Lewis.

Ciryl, 30, hasn't performed for almost a year. The Frenchman's last fight took place on December 18, 2019. On that occasion, the combatant overcame Tanner Boser by points.

 

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