Ciryl Gane is just days away from his next heavyweight title defense, with Josh Hokit set to challenge him in the main event of UFC 334. The fight came together after Tom Aspinall was forced to vacate the championship following further complications with his right eye, which suffered another setback during his recovery.
However, Gane's rise to the top has not been without controversy. The Frenchman left Aspinall with a serious eye injury at UFC 321, potentially sidelining the Englishman for years. Aspinall has been out of action since October 2025, with no confirmed return date after his condition reportedly worsened earlier this year.
Yet Gane faced no real consequences and continued his run toward the heavyweight crown. He subsequently got the opportunity to welcome Alex Pereira to heavyweight at UFC Freedom 250. Gane won the interim title, but the victory was overshadowed by 11 illegal blows to the back of Pereira's head, sparking another major controversy.
As a result, many fans have questioned the legitimacy of his heavyweight title reign. However, former two-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic doesn't share that view. The man widely regarded as the heavyweight GOAT believe...