Ciryl Gane showcases basketball skills against Rudy Gobert
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Ciryl Gane recently demonstrated his basketball ability in a one-on-one matchup against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. The two-time interim UFC heavyweight champion scored twice against Gobert, a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Gane, who has a background in basketball and soccer, played the game after transitioning from muay thai to mixed martial arts. He is currently expected to rematch Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight title after winning an interim title against Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
- •Ciryl Gane played one-on-one against Rudy Gobert.
- •Gane scored twice against the NBA star.
- •He has a background in basketball and soccer.
- •Gane won the interim heavyweight title this past June.
- •A rematch with Tom Aspinall is anticipated.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Cyril Gane scores against 4x NBA Defensive Player of the Year
"Ciryl Gane has some serious basketball skills.
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