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Gane and Aspinall call for heavyweight title rematch in Paris

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:52 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Gane and Aspinall call for heavyweight title rematch in Paris

Summary

Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall expressed a desire for a rematch in September during a press conference following UFC Freedom 250. Gane stopped Alex Pereira via TKO in the co-main event, becoming a two-time interim champion. Aspinall, currently the heavyweight champion, is recovering from recent eye surgeries. Both fighters seem open to the fight taking place in Paris, with Gane suggesting the timeframe and location. UFC has not yet announced any fights for the September card in Paris, which is expected to be a Fight Night event.

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By the Numbers

•Gane defeated Pereira by TKO in 97 seconds at UFC Freedom 250
•Aspinall is open to fighting in Paris if planned for September
•Gane previously lost a title fight to Jon Jones in March 2023
•Aspinall became the undisputed heavyweight champion in June 2025
•UFC has held four previous Fight Night events in Paris.

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10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Gane And Aspinall Want Rematch In Paris Following UFC Freedom 250

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Following UFC Freedom 250, Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall agreed that a September UFC heavyweight title unification bout in Paris, France, would make sense.
— Yahoo Sports

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