Ciryl Gane Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Siblings

Ciryl Romain Jacky Gane, known professionally as Ciryl Gane or by his nickname “Bon Gamin,” is a French professional mixed martial artist, actor, and former Muay Thai fighter.

Competing in the UFC Heavyweight division, he is a two-time Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion and stands out for his elite striking, athleticism, and technical precision as one of the division’s top contenders.

Widely recognized for his rapid rise from a late-starting combat sports athlete to a top-ranked fighter, Gane has earned multiple Performance of the Night bonuses and maintains a significant international profile through his professional achievements and film appearances.

Ciryl Gane
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Ciryl Romain Jacky Gane
Stage Name:	Ciryl Gane
Born:	12 April 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Nationality:	French
Height:	1.93 m
Parents:	Romain Gane and Maryse Gane
Siblings:	David Gane
Spouse:	Julie Gane
Relationship:	Married
Children:	2
Occupation:	Mixed martial artist, actor, former Muay Thai fighter
Net Worth:	$2-4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ciryl Romain Jacky Gane was born on 12 April 1990 in La Roche-sur-Yon, France. His father is Romain Gane, a former bus driver and footballer, and his mother is Maryse Gane. He has an older sibling named David Gane.

Gane grew up playing football and basketball before moving to Paris for a work-study program in sales at a furniture store, where he earned a degree in Management and Marketing. He discovered Muay Thai through a former classmate during this period. His ethnicity is mixed French with paternal roots in Guadeloupe and reported Senegalese heritage, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Ciryl Romain Jacky Gane began his combat sports journey with Muay Thai in 2014 after working in sales. He turned professional in 2016, quickly capturing the AFMT National Heavyweight Title and defending it successfully with several knockout victories before transitioning to MMA in 2018.

Coached by Fernand Lopez at MMA Factory, he debuted professionally in Canada’s TKO promotion, winning the Heavyweight Championship in his first fight and defending it twice with dominant performances. Gane entered the UFC in 2019 and enjoyed a meteoric rise, securing early wins by submission and decision before claiming the Interim Heavyweight Championship with a TKO victory over Derrick Lewis in 2021.

He defended his status through notable bouts against top contenders, earning Performance of the Night honors multiple times, though he faced title challenges against Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones. His career highlights technical striking excellence and resilience, including key victories over Alexander Volkov, Serghei Spivac, and others.

In later years, Gane continued to compete at the highest level, regaining Interim Heavyweight gold with a standout TKO against Alex Pereira in 2026. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as K.O. and Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. His legacy includes record-level striking accuracy and defense in the heavyweight division, influencing a new wave of technical strikers in MMA while elevating French combat sports on the global stage.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ciryl_gane
• Facebook Handle: Ciryl Gane MMA
• Twitter Handle: @ciryl_gane

Personal Life

Ciryl Gane is married to Julie Gane, an event planner, wedding coordinator, and VIP coordinator who has supported his career. The couple has two daughters and resides in Nogent-sur-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris.

Gane maintains a relatively private personal life focused on family, training, and professional commitments, occasionally sharing insights into the sacrifices involved in his demanding career.

Filmography

• K.O. (2025)
• Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)

Net Worth

Ciryl Gane has an estimated net worth to be between $2-4 million USD, primarily derived from his UFC fight purses and bonuses, sponsorships and endorsements, acting roles, and related business ventures.