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Tom Aspinall ready to fight Ciryl Gane as negotiations continue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Tom Aspinall ready to fight Ciryl Gane as negotiations continue

Summary

Tom Aspinall is prepared to re-enter the octagon and is awaiting the UFC's scheduling of a fight against Ciryl Gane. Aspinall has not fought since their October 2025 bout, which ended in a No Contest due to eye pokes. He confirmed he has been cleared to fight following recovery from eye surgeries and is open to a matchup in Paris or other locations. Meanwhile, Gane recently claimed the interim heavyweight title and expressed interest in a rematch with Aspinall during an upcoming event in Paris. However, challenges remain regarding fight logistics and potential contractual changes in light of the UFC's recent shift away from pay-per-view events.

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By the Numbers

•Aspinall and Gane last faced each other in October 2025.
•Aspinall is cleared to fight after multiple eye surgeries.
•Gane won the interim heavyweight title in a recent fight.
•Negotiations for the fight's date and location are ongoing.
•The UFC's contract changes may affect Aspinall's upcoming bout.

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What they're saying

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Tom Aspinall is ready and willing to step back into the octagon … he’s just waiting on the UFC to say when. The UFC heavyweight champion hasn’t fought since an October 2025 fight with Ciryl Gane that ended in a No Contest. Gane badly poked Aspinall in both eyes, resulting in a hellish several months […]
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