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Ciryl Gane

21 stories covering Ciryl Gane — news, results and analysis.

Alex Pereira receives the UFC light heavyweight belt from Dana White
UFC

Dana White Shuts Down Pereira's Claim That the UFC Scripts DC

Pereira says the UFC told commentators like Cormier to sway fans. White says he's never scripted a word — and points to 700 contracted fighters.

Oct 14, 2026

Alex Pereira standing in the Octagon before a UFC fight
UFC

Pereira Claims UFC Used Cormier and 'Influencers' to Sell Gane vs. Hokit

Snubbed for a heavyweight title rematch, Pereira says the UFC steered fan opinion before booking Gane vs. Hokit for Nov. 14.

Oct 13, 2026

UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov during a fight inside the Octagon
UFC

Josh Hokit Fires Back at Volkov, Floats a Light Heavyweight Jump

The unbeaten 10-0 contender says the No. 2-ranked Volkov will never share a cage with him — and that he's already eyeing a drop to 205.

Oct 9, 2026

Alex Pereira squares up during a UFC heavyweight bout
UFC

Ray Longo Thinks Alex Pereira Is Too Small for Heavyweight

After Pereira's second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane, coach Ray Longo questions whether the 11-KO striker can survive a 250-pound division.

Oct 7, 2026

Ciryl Gane in the Octagon ahead of his UFC heavyweight title defense
UFC

Matt Brown Says Volkov Earned Hokit's UFC 334 Title Shot Over Him

Josh Hokit is 4-0 in the UFC and one win from gold against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 — but Matt Brown thinks a more deserving contender got passed over.

Oct 6, 2026

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall standing in the octagon
UFC

Josh Hokit Questions Whether Tom Aspinall's Eye Injury Is Even Real

The unbeaten 10-0 heavyweight thinks the champ is faking his way out of the UFC — and he's not being subtle about it.

Sep 29, 2026

UFC president Dana White speaking at a post-fight press conference
UFC

Dana White Denies Aspinall Beef, Tells Eddie Hearn to Fix His Business

White says there's no bad blood with Tom Aspinall after the ex-champ vacated his heavyweight belt, but he's got plenty for Hearn's Matchroom.

Sep 20, 2026

Ciryl Gane preparing for a UFC heavyweight title fight
UFC

Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit Headlines UFC 334 as Nunes-Harrison Returns

Gane (14-2, 1 NC) fights for undisputed heavyweight gold against unbeaten Hokit (10-0) at MSG on Nov. 14, with Harrison-Nunes finally rebooked underneath.

Sep 20, 2026

Ciryl Gane inside the Octagon at a UFC heavyweight event
UFC

Dana White Shuts Down Ciryl Gane's Undisputed Title Claim

With Tom Aspinall vacating the heavyweight belt over eye injuries, White says interim champ Gane still has to fight to become undisputed.

Sep 19, 2026

Jon Jones during a UFC fight week appearance
UFC

Gable Steveson Says Jon Jones Is Eyeing a UFC Comeback After Aspinall Exit

Steveson claims he spoke with Jones directly, who's 'honored' at a possible return now that Ciryl Gane (14-2) holds the heavyweight belt outright.

Sep 16, 2026

Alex Pereira in the Octagon during a UFC event
UFC

Pereira Wants Gane Rematch as Aspinall Exit Reshapes Heavyweight

Alex Pereira is chasing a do-over with Ciryl Gane after their Round 2 KO — and an undefeated Josh Hokit (10-0) wants the front of the queue.

Sep 15, 2026

Tom Aspinall speaking at a UFC press conference
UFC

Cejudo Says Aspinall Should Vacate or Be Stripped After a Year Out

Tom Aspinall hasn't fought since October 2025. Henry Cejudo says the clock hits zero on October 26 — and Eddie Hearn can't stop it.

Sep 13, 2026

Alex Pereira stands in the Octagon after a UFC fight
UFC

Josh Hokit Torches Alex Pereira's Push for a Ciryl Gane Rematch

Pereira wants Gane again after a Round 2 KO loss. Undefeated 10-0 heavyweight Josh Hokit says he hasn't earned it.

Sep 8, 2026

Alex Pereira inside the UFC octagon
UFC

Paulo Costa Questions Why Alex Pereira Keeps His 205 Ranking

Costa, the No. 6 light heavyweight, blasts what he calls UFC double standards after Pereira stayed ranked #3 despite losing at heavyweight.

Sep 7, 2026

Tom Aspinall reacts after taking an eye poke during his UFC heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi
UFC

Tom Aspinall's Return Hinges on Eye Tests, Says Eddie Hearn

The UFC heavyweight champ has been sidelined since October's eye injury at UFC 321. Hearn says a medical clearance — not motivation — is the last hurdle.

Sep 2, 2026

Tom Aspinall speaks on stage at a UFC press conference in Abu Dhabi
UFC

Tom Aspinall Shuts Down UFC Exit Talk: 'I'm Not Leaving'

The heavyweight champ says the rumors are fake news. His last fight ended in a no-contest after double eye pokes and multiple eye surgeries.

Aug 26, 2026

Alex Pereira in the Octagon during a UFC event
UFC

Josh Hokit Trolls Alex Pereira After Gane Loss, Pitches a BMF Bout

The unbeaten 10-0 heavyweight took a shot at Pereira's KO loss to Ciryl Gane — then floated a BMF title fight if the two meet next.

Aug 20, 2026

Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane touch gloves before their interim heavyweight title fight at UFC White House
UFC

Alex Pereira Blames Herb Dean, Not Gane, for White House KO Loss

Poatan's bid to become the UFC's first three-weight champ ended in a Round 2 KO — but his fire is aimed at the referee, not the fouls.

Aug 6, 2026

Tom Aspinall reacts after an eye poke during his UFC 321 heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane
UFC

Joe Rogan Backs Tom Aspinall Over UFC 321 No-Contest: 'He Got a Bad Deal'

Aspinall's first defense as undisputed champ ended in a first-round no-contest via eye poke. Two surgeries later, Rogan says the backlash is nuts.

Aug 5, 2026

Alex Pereira preparing to enter the octagon before a UFC title fight
UFC

Alex Pereira Wants a Third UFC Belt — And He'll Fight Anyone to Get It

Poatan is targeting a November return after his KO loss to Ciryl Gane, chasing heavyweight gold as the third title of a 13-4 career.

Aug 1, 2026

An empty MMA octagon under bright arena lights
UFC

Josh Hokit Wants a Monthly Title Defense — And He's Not Joking

The undefeated heavyweight went from unranked to top five in three fights this year. Now he says he'd defend the belt every month if the UFC let him.

Jul 24, 2026