Published 26 days ago
The UFC faces a new champion: who will step up to challenge Cyril Gane?
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Cyril Gane becomes the UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall’s withdrawal, taking over a division in full turmoil. Several contenders, including Jon Jones, could challenge the Frenchman for his first title defense.
To remember:
- Cyril Gane becomes the UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall’s withdrawal.
- At 36, the Frenchman now embodies the dominant figure in a division in full turmoil.
- Jon Jones, the only fighter to have beaten Gane, is a serious candidate for his first title defense.
- Jones’ return, uncertain but anticipated, depends on his physical condition and negotiations with the UFC.
- The title vacancy has reignited the ambitions of the former American champion.
Unbelievable! Cyril Gane, the UFC interim heavyweight champion, is set to become the official titleholder after Tom Aspinall’s withdrawal. At 36, the Frenchman from Paris now embodies the dominant figure in a division in full turmoil, where contenders are lining up to challenge his fledgling reign.
Several names are circulating for his first fight as undisputed champion. Among them, Jon Jones, whose return remains uncertain but is already sparking excitement. Their March 2023 clash, won by the American, remains Gane’s only stoppage loss. Steveson, close to Jones, mentions a renewed interest from the former champion. According to him, the title vacancy may have reignited his ambitions.
At 39, Jones still boasts an impressive technical level, but his return will depend on his physical condition and negotiations with the UFC. If this fight happens, it promises to be a historic showdown between two MMA legends. In the meantime, other contenders like Stipe Miocic or Sergei Pavlovich could also emerge to try and dethrone Gane.
One thing is certain: the heavyweight division has never been this exciting!
With Cyril Gane now the undisputed champion, the UFC enters a new era for the heavyweight division. The suspense remains over his first opponent, but one thing is certain: fans have plenty to get excited about.