UFC Fight Night 209 pre-event facts: Can Tai Tuivasa keep UFC-best KO streak alive?

Tai Tuivasa’s run of five straight octagon knockouts is in danger as he enters the UFC Fight Night 209 main event as an underdog.

The UFC enters a new territory in France on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 209, which takes place at Accor Arena in Paris with a 12-fight lineup that streams on ESPN+.

A heavyweight matchup takes center stage on the card, with France’s own [autotag]Ciryl Gane[/autotag] (10-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) looking to bounce back from his first career defeat against Francis Ngannou in January when he meets streaking knockout artist [autotag]Tai Tuivasa[/autotag] (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in a bout with significant title stakes.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 209.