UFC crowns Gane champion, sets title defense against Hokit
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The UFC has officially named Ciryl Gane the undisputed heavyweight champion as of September 20, 2026. Gane, a former interim champion, is scheduled to defend his title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York. This new title marks a significant milestone in Gane's career following his interim championship. The matchup against Hokit is set to attract considerable attention as it features two prominent fighters in the heavyweight division.
- •Ciryl Gane is now the undisputed heavyweight champion.
- •Josh Hokit will be Gane's first title defense opponent.
- •The title defense is scheduled for UFC 334 in New York.
- •Gane previously held the interim heavyweight championship.
- •The fight is anticipated to draw significant fan interest.
- 3:41 AMESPN MMA — UFC names Gane champion, books 1st title defense against Hokit
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit set for UFC 334; Gane promoted to undisputed heavyweight champ after all
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Gane Vs. Hokit Title Fight Headlines UFC 334 At MSG
"Despite what UFC CEO Dana White may have said, Ciryl Gane has officially been promoted to UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall vacated his belt. As a result, Gane will defend his UFC heavyweight crown in a main event matchup against controversial heavyweight contender Josh Hokit at UFC 334 on Nov. 14 from inside […]
"The UFC has elevated former interim champion Ciryl Gane to the title of undisputed heavyweight champion, and booked his first defense against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York.
"The news arrives less than 24 hours after UFC CEO Dana White publicly pooh-poohed the idea of Gane being promoted to undisputed champion without fighting another bout.
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External links- ESPN MMASep 20, 2026, 3:41 AMUFC names Gane champion, books 1st title defense against Hokit
The UFC has elevated former interim champion Ciryl Gane to the title of undisputed heavyweight champion, and booked his first defense against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:51 AMCiryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit set for UFC 334; Gane promoted to undisputed heavyweight champ after all
The news arrives less than 24 hours after UFC CEO Dana White publicly pooh-poohed the idea of Gane being promoted to undisputed champion without fighting another bout.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:45 AMGane Vs. Hokit Title Fight Headlines UFC 334 At MSG
Despite what UFC CEO Dana White may have said, Ciryl Gane has officially been promoted to UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall vacated his belt. As a result, Gane will defend his UFC heavyweight crown in a main event matchup against controversial heavyweight contender Josh Hokit at UFC 334 on Nov. 14 from inside […]
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