Josh Hokit calls for UFC Heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane
Heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit is campaigning for a title fight against Ciryl Gane following Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate the UFC championship due to eye injuries. Hokit has expressed his desire to face Gane and has also challenged Alex Pereira to a future bout.
Why it matters
The vacancy of a major sports title creates significant shifts in the competitive landscape of professional mixed martial arts.
Josh Hokit has made his case for a shot at the undisputed UFC heavyweight title after Tom Aspinall officially vacated the championship. The surging heavyweight believes he should be next in line to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant belt.Hokit responded after an X page asked fans to choose between a rematch between Gane and Alex Pereira or a fight between Gane and Hokit. The American heavyweight made his position clear. He wants the fans to choose the matchup and promised to bring a highly aggressive challenge to Gane.Josh Hokit wants Ciryl Gane fight for the vacant UFC heavyweight titleTom Aspinall’s decision to vacate the UFC heavyweight championship has immediately created a new question for the division.
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