Preview: UFC Fight Night 209 ‘Gane vs. Tuivasa’

The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will finally make its debut in France after years of anticipation, and UFC Fight Night 209 looks to be a suitable offering at Accor Arena in Paris. Some late scratches left the bill a bit top-heavy, but the headliner and co-main event should be as strong as that of any non-numbered show. Ciryl Gane anchors the card in a showdown with fellow heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa, while former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker meets onetime title challenger Marvin Vettori in a battle that could shoulder the marquee for many other UFC events. Beyond that, there is a distinctly European flavor on the main draw, with the featherweight duel between Charles Jourdain and Nathaniel Wood sticking out as the best of the bunch.

…