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UFC CEO Dana White has officially corrected his earlier confusion, confirming that Ciryl Gane is the undisputed heavyweight champion following Tom Aspinall's vacating of the belt. Gane will defend the title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 on November 14 in New York. White expressed strong personal dislike for Hokit but acknowledged he cannot control the fighter's public behavior.
Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to eye injuries, prompting Georges St-PPierre to express concern for his vision. Dana White confirmed Ciryl Gane will not be automatically promoted to undisputed champion, requiring him to fight for the belt instead.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will not be automatically promoted to undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt due to an eye injury. White stated that Gane must fight for the vacant title, with a bout to be announced soon. Aspinall’s return remains uncertain, and the division is in flux, with Alexander Volkov and Josh Hokit also in the mix.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will not be automatically promoted to undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt. White stated Gane must fight for the title soon, while Aspinall focuses on recovery and stepping back from public media.
Tom Aspinall officially vacated the UFC heavyweight championship on Monday after a training injury re-opened his eye complications, ending a planned November fight. While Demetrious Johnson doubts Aspinall will ever return, Michael Bisping insists the former champion still has a viable path back if he allows proper healing time.
Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to unresolved eye injuries, prompting speculation about a Jon Jones return. Gable Steveson suggested the open belt could motivate Jones, while other analysts debated the division's future, noting risks for Alex Pereira and potential matchups involving Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit.
Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to persistent eye injuries, prompting Ciryl Gane to become the undisputed champion. This development has reportedly reinvigorated retired fighter Jon Jones, while raising concerns about the division's future matchmaking.
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing complications from an eye injury, leaving the division without a champion. Ciryl Gane, who holds the interim belt, is the frontrunner to become undisputed champion, but the UFC faces difficult decisions regarding future matchups involving Alex Pereira and Josh Hokit.
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to persistent eye injuries, leaving the division without a champion. Jon Jones criticized the decision, while the UFC faces difficult matchmaking choices for Ciryl Gane's next fight.
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight championship due to unresolved eye injuries sustained during his title defense against Ciryl Gane. The move follows a year-long absence and multiple surgeries, leaving the division without a clear undisputed champion. Ciryl Gane, who holds the interim title, is expected to be promoted to undisputed champion, though the division remains fragmented with several contenders vying for a shot at the belt.
Tom Aspinall has officially vacated the UFC heavyweight championship due to persistent eye injuries, allowing interim champion Ciryl Gane to become the undisputed titleholder. Aspinall, who has not fought since a no-contest in October 2025, stated he is stepping aside to allow other fighters to compete while he continues his recovery. Gane, who defeated Alex Pereira for the interim belt in June, expressed eagerness to defend the title, with Josh Hokit already calling for a bout. The division remains uncertain, with Dana White hinting at potential title stripping earlier this week.
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title, citing ongoing eye complications that prevent medical clearance. The 33-year-old Englishman, who has not fought since a no-contest against Ciryl Gane in October 2025, suffered a new injury to his right eye during training. This setback follows multiple surgeries and infections, making his return timeline uncertain. Aspinall stated he is stepping away from the title to allow other fighters to compete, though he insists he is not retiring from the sport. Ciryl Gane, who holds the interim title, is expected to be elevated to undisputed champion.
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight championship due to persistent eye injuries that prevent medical clearance for competition. The Englishman, who has not fought since a no-contest bout against Ciryl Gane in October 2025, cited ongoing complications, multiple surgeries, and a recent training accident that further damaged his right eye. Aspinall stated he is not retiring from the sport but is stepping away from the title to allow other fighters to compete. Ciryl Gane, the current interim champion, is expected to be promoted to undisputed champion.
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight championship due to unresolved eye injuries that prevent medical clearance. The 33-year-old, who has not fought since a no-contest against Ciryl Gane in October 2025, cited multiple surgeries, infections, and a recent training accident as reasons for stepping aside. Gane, the current interim champion, is expected to become the undisputed titleholder.
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has vacated his title due to unresolved eye complications. The 33-year-old British fighter, who has not competed since a no-contest bout against Ciryl Gane in October 2025, announced the decision on September 14, 2026. Aspinall stated that ongoing surgeries, infections, and a recent accident during sparring prevented him from receiving medical clearance. He emphasized that he is not retiring but is stepping aside to allow other fighters to compete for the belt. Ciryl Gane, who holds the interim title, is expected to be recognized as the undisputed champion.