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Tom Aspinall to fight Ciryl Gane at UFC Paris in September

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:56 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Tom Aspinall to fight Ciryl Gane at UFC Paris in September
Summary

Tom Aspinall confirmed his agreement to fight Ciryl Gane in Paris this September. The matchup aims to unify the heavyweight titles following their previous meeting in 2025, which ended due to an eye poke from Gane. Gane expressed his desire to host the fight in his home country. Aspinall, currently the champion, stated on social media that he is ready to return to training for the bout. This event could mark the UFC's shift from Fight Nights to a numbered event in Paris, depending on the final scheduling.

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  • •Aspinall and Gane aim for a title unification bout in September.
  • •Their last fight ended prematurely due to an eye poke.
  • •Gane seeks to host the fight in Paris, Aspinall agrees.
  • •The event could be a numbered UFC event for the first time in Paris.
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  • 8:56 AMYahoo Sports — Aspinall ready for September return against Gane
  • 8:56 AMBBC Sport — Aspinall ready for September return against Gane
  • 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Aspinall agrees to fight Ciryl Gane at UFC Paris in September
What they're saying
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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he will be ready to face Frenchman Ciryl Gane in Paris in September.

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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he will be ready to face Frenchman Ciryl Gane in Paris in September.

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Could Paris be about to get its first numbered UFC event, with a home hero trying to make history?

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