Ciryl Gane clarifies comments on Tom Aspinall's mental state
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Ciryl Gane addressed his recent remarks about Tom Aspinall being mentally fragile following their no contest at UFC 321. Gane emphasized that he used the wrong word and intended to convey that Aspinall was emotional during his recovery from multiple surgeries. Currently, Gane is preparing to defend his title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 on November 18, as Aspinall continues to recover from his injuries. Gane expressed hope for Aspinall's swift recovery and a rematch in the future.
- •Gane's fight with Aspinall ended in a no contest at UFC 321.
- •He described Aspinall as emotional, not fragile, in a media interview.
- •Gane will defend his title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334.
- •Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to injury recoveries.
- •Gane hopes for a future rematch with Aspinall.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ciryl Gane clarifies calling Tom Aspinall mentally 'fragile'
"Ciryl Gane didn't mean to call Tom Aspinall mentally fragile after he struggled with recovery.
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