UFC confirms Ciryl Gane as undisputed champion despite Dana White's comments
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The UFC has officially declared Ciryl Gane the undisputed heavyweight champion following Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate his title due to injuries. Dana White had previously stated Gane would not be elevated to undisputed status after winning the interim title. Gane's next fight is set against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York City on November 14. Coverage of UFC 334 suggests Gane's promotion may have been a misunderstanding during White's interview due to his hearing issues.
- •Tom Aspinall vacated the heavyweight title due to eye injuries.
- •Gane is set to fight Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in MSG.
- •White claimed Gane wouldn't be promoted to undisputed champion.
- •UFC 334 also features a bantamweight title clash between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes.
- •Gane's promotion may have stemmed from a communication misunderstanding.
- 10:39 PMSherdog — Dana White said Ciryl Gane wasn't undisputed champ; UFC says otherwise
"Dana White created some confusion about the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title picture.
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