Ciryl Gane crowned UFC heavyweight champion and defends title vs controversial Josh Hokit
Ciryl Gane has been named the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion following Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate the title due to injury. Gane is scheduled to defend his new title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in November.
Why it matters
This shift in the heavyweight division impacts the competitive landscape of professional mixed martial arts and major pay-per-view event planning.
Gane injured undisputed champion Tom Aspinall last October before winning the interim belt in June. Aspinall, still sidelined, has now given up the official title – to the benefit of Gane
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