“A Guy Waiting in the Night and…”: Weeks After Getting Robbed, Ciryl Gane Finally Opens Up on the Traumatic Experience

UFC fighters are trained to deliver harm inside the Octagon. But there are moments when they face threats within the walls of their own homes. Notably, the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones made headlines when he confronted a burglar in his residence. Moreover, recently, the UFC CEO, Dana White, encountered an intruder at his property, only to be saved by security systems. But for Ciryl Gane, the UFC’s rising heavyweight star, the outcome was quite different.

Now, ‘Bon Gamin’ has finally given his take on the bizarre incident. In a recent interview with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, Gane recounted his experiences in the robbery’s aftermath. Moreover, he credits the burglary to his newfound fame in the fight game. So, what’s he saying?

Ciryl Gane shares his take on the distressing robbery at his home during his UFC Paris fight night

Cyril Gane recently sat down for an interview on The MMA Hour. As the discussions kicked off, Helwani, the podcast host, brought up the disturbing robbery incident at the UFC heavyweight’s house. Reflecting on his family’s traumatizing experience, Gane shared his chilling account of the incident and revealed the distressing details of the robbery that unfolded at his home.

He declared, “Unfortunately when you are a little bit famous… Everybody can see how much I can win. So, yeah – he did a great job, because he [was] waiting [for] my fight – the last fight against Serghei[Spivak].”

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For Gane, the incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting his family. He has taken steps to enhance their security, but the challenge intensifies as his profile in France continues to rise as a prominent UFC heavyweight contender. Gane reflects on the intruder’s audacity, saying, “[It was] a guy waiting in the night, and he went to [my] home and he did some bullshit at [my] home. But this is life!”

How it unfolded: The robbery that shook Ciryl Gane

‘Bon Gamin’s world took a sharp turn after his triumphant night on September 2, 2023, when he defeated Sergey Spivak during UFC Paris. However, the real shock awaited him when he returned home the following morning. Reports indicate that the police were summoned around 7:30 a.m. on September 3, 2023, to investigate a robbery at Gane’s residence in Nogent-sur-Marne.

The investigation revealed that the burglars made off with loot and inflicted damages amounting to nearly 150,000 euros ($161,924). The police’s anti-burglary unit collected evidence from the scene, but as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.

Gane’s response to the question of how much was taken echoes the distress of a victim who values his family’s safety over material possessions: “Too much, my man! I was not focused [on how much]. [But] Too much.”

Ironically enough – in the world of MMA, even champions face intruders. Ciryl Gane’s robbery ordeal sheds light on the darker side of fame. While he’s taken steps to protect his family, the price of recognition is steep. With nearly 150,000 euros in losses, the burglary serves as a grim reminder. For Gane, life goes on, but the trauma of that night lingers. What do you make of this distressing incident? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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