UFC held its first event in Paris four years ago today

The UFC conducted its inaugural event in Paris at the Accor Arena on September 3, 2022. The fight card was headlined by a heavyweight matchup between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. Gane won the bout, providing a rebound from his previous title fight loss to Francis Ngannou. This performance helped secure Gane a future championship opportunity against Jon Jones in 2023. The UFC has since established an annual September tradition of hosting events in the French capital. The promotion is scheduled to return to the city for its fifth show this week.

• 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Sept. 3, 2022 MMA History: UFC's Paris debut with Gane-Tuivasa banger