UFC fighters are best known for thrilling fans with wars inside the cage. But beyond the Octagon, some have turned to acting as their alternate career. While several MMA stars have made decent appearances on the silver screen, Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping have gained fame in major movie franchises. Now, with Ciryl Gane making real waves in the film industry, he might be on his way to becoming the most recognized UFC fighter who could transition into a full-time actor as well. 

But for now, ‘Bon Gamin’ is gearing up for his UFC return, facing the reigning heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, which will mark the Frenchman’s third shot at capturing a world title. So, the fans can expect Gane to bring his absolute best against the British powerhouse. But before he steps into the Octagon on October 25, let’s take a closer look at his journey as an actor, starting with his films and standout acting roles. 

Ciryl Gane’s movie career: Key films and acting roles 

In 2021, Ciryl Gane began his acting career by playing the role of ‘Douanier #2’ in the French action-comedy movie The Misadventures of Hedi and Cokeman. For the unversed, Gane’s debut film was directed by Julien Hollande, the son of French presidential candidate Ségolène Royal. So, the MMA star’s career kicked off in some pretty influential hands. Two years later, he appeared as ‘Champion MMA’ in the 2023 film Medellin, directed by Franck Gastambide.

The French heavyweight had a solid start to his film and entertainment career, but in 2025, things truly took off. After starring in a few successful movies, Netflix cast him in K.O., where he played the role of ‘Bastien’ under the direction of Antoine Blossier, known for films like Prey (2010) and Remi, Nobody’s Boy (2018).

Following that, Gane shared the screen with Michael Bisping in the Den of Thieves sequel portraying the character ‘Pape’. The film was directed by veteran American screenwriter Christian Gudegast. As an actor, the current #1-ranked heavyweight has enjoyed a pretty solid run so far, and it’s only going to grow from here. Now that we’re familiar with the movies Gane has acted in, let’s take a closer look at his two most famous roles.

Gane’s role in “Den of Thieves: Pantera” and “K.O.” explained  

Although Ciryl Gane has acted in several movies, mostly playing action-packed roles, it’s fair to say that his performances in K.O. and Den of Thieves stand out as his most famous ones, and the main reason behind his growing popularity on the silver screen. ‘Bon Gamin’s role in the Netflix film K.O. has been hailed as his best work so far.

In K.O., Gane played an MMA fighter who gets tangled with the police in his quest to bring justice to his murdered brother. As the story unfolds, it delves into Bastien’s past, exploring how he battled the trauma of his last fight while staying determined to avenge his brother’s death. The 90-minute film delivers intense drama and gripping action that keep viewers hooked.

However, when it comes to Gane’s role in Den of Thieves: Pantera, not much is known apart from the fact that he played the character ‘Pape’ and shared the screen with former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping, who portrayed ‘Connor.’ Well, the fans say, the heavyweight title challenger’s role may be short, but it leaves a strong impact in the movie.  

From UFC to Film – Gane’s expanding career as an action star   

In the UFC, the Frenchman has earned a reputation as one of the most athletic heavyweights ever. It’s true that Ciryl Gane has faced some turbulence in his career, as capturing the gold belt has eluded him so far.  But he has also faced Jon Jones in the Octagon and fought Francis Ngannou—two of the best fighters in the world. So, calling ‘Bon Gamin’ a highly accomplished fighter isn’t a stretch at all.

As a martial artist, Gane has mastered discipline as an art, and he found the same truth in acting. In one of his LinkedIn posts, he perfectly explained how focus and mental strength—skills he developed as a fighter — helped him become a better actor. On the flipside, he also mentioned that learning storytelling has helped him express himself more effectively inside the UFC, too.

So, at last, we can actually say that Ciryl Gane clearly has two remarkable careers — one as a martial artist and the other as an actor. And it’s quite certain that once he finishes fighting, he will shine next on the silver screen.  That said, let us know what you think about ‘Bon Gamin’s acting career in the comments below.