Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit set for UFC 334; Gane promoted to undisputed heavyweight champ after all
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- The news arrives less than 24 hours after UFC CEO Dana White publicly pooh-poohed the idea of Gane being promoted to undisputed champion without fighting another bout.S1
- Gane injured undisputed champion Tom Aspinall last October before winning the interim belt in June. Aspinall, still sidelined, has now given up the official title – to the benefit of GaneS2
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Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit set for UFC 334; Gane promoted to undisputed heavyweight champ after all
The news arrives less than 24 hours after UFC CEO Dana White publicly pooh-poohed the idea of Gane being promoted to undisputed champion without fighting another bout.
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Ciryl Gane crowned UFC heavyweight champion and defends title vs controversial Josh Hokit
Gane injured undisputed champion Tom Aspinall last October before winning the interim belt in June. Aspinall, still sidelined, has now given up the official title – to the benefit…
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Published Sep 20, 2026
What to know
- The news arrives less than 24 hours after UFC CEO Dana White publicly pooh-poohed the idea of Gane being promoted to undisputed champion without fighting another bout.S1
- Gane injured undisputed champion Tom Aspinall last October before winning the interim belt in June. Aspinall, still sidelined, has now given up the official title – to the benefit of GaneS2
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