Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title, Hokit calls for Gane matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing eye-related issues that prevented medical clearance. Following this development, Josh Hokit called for a title fight against interim champion Ciryl Gane, stating that fans deserve the matchup. Both fighters recently secured notable wins at UFC Freedom 250, with Gane defeating Alex Pereira and Hokit knocking out Derrick Lewis. Additionally, Pereira has expressed interest in rematching Gane, highlighting ongoing dynamics within the heavyweight division.
- •Tom Aspinall vacated the heavyweight title due to health issues.
- •Josh Hokit has requested a title shot against Ciryl Gane.
- •Both Hokit and Gane won their recent fights at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Alex Pereira has called for a rematch with Ciryl Gane.
- 4:35 AMSherdog — Tom Aspinall's UFC exit opens door for Josh Hokit's bold title demand
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Tom Aspinall's UFC exit opens door for Josh Hokit's bold title demand
"Josh Hokit has called for a title shot after Tom Aspinall vacated the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight belt.
"Josh Hokit has called for a title shot after Tom Aspinall vacated the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight belt.
Sources
External links- SherdogSep 15, 2026, 4:35 AMTom Aspinall's UFC exit opens door for Josh Hokit's bold title demand
Josh Hokit has called for a title shot after Tom Aspinall vacated the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight belt.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 4:35 AMTom Aspinall's UFC exit opens door for Josh Hokit's bold title demand
Josh Hokit has called for a title shot after Tom Aspinall vacated the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight belt.
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