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Ciryl Gane Gets Third Shot at UFC Heavyweight Title Against Tom Aspinall in Abu Dhabi

Gane casts the bid as a personal quest shaped by prior losses to Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou.

Overview

  • Both fighters made weight on Friday, with Tom Aspinall at 115.66 kg (255 lb) and Ciryl Gane at 112.26 kg (247.5 lb).
  • The title fight is set for Saturday at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with a prime-time start for viewers in France around 22:00 in Paris.
  • A victory would make Gane the first French fighter to claim an undisputed UFC championship.
  • Gane, 35, says he learned most from the Jones defeat after a rapid rise that saw him start MMA late and win an interim belt in 2021.
  • Aspinall enters as the reigning champion renowned for knockout power and typically brief bouts.