Newly topped UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane has despatched a message to the undefeated Josh Hokit.
The UFC has formally promoted Gane from interim to undisputed heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the title. The French fighter will now defend his title in opposition to Hokit at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Sq. Backyard. The cardboard was introduced this previous weekend, throughout the UFC 331 stay broadcast.
At UFC 334, UFC girls’s bantamweight queen Kayla Harrison will lastly return to defend her title in opposition to the legendary Amanda Nunes.
After the Hokit bout was introduced, “Bon Gamin” reacted to it, posting on X:
“Let’s get it 🔥💯🇫🇷”
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Gane gained the interim title at UFC Freedom 250 by knocking out Alex Pereira in Spherical 2. He was anticipated to run it again with Aspinall later this yr in a title unification showdown. Nonetheless, Aspinall has as soon as extra injured his proper eye and won’t be cleared to battle anytime quickly. Subsequently, the Brit determined to vacate.
Now “Bon Gamin” has been promoted from interim to undisputed, as talked about earlier, and can defend his strap in opposition to the No. 6-ranked contender Hokit.
Dana White anxious about Josh Hokit turning into UFC champion
Josh Hokit has already gained 3 fights this yr and can now battle for the undisputed heavyweight title after simply 4 UFC fights.
The Unimaginable Hok” is only one win away from turning into the UFC 265-pound champion, and Dana White appears anxious.
In the course of the UFC 331 post-fight presser, White as soon as once more made it clear he doesn’t like Hokit’s outspoken character, microphone antics, and controversial feedback. White additionally appeared nervous whereas imagining what may occur if Hokit turns into a UFC champ. He instructed the media:
“I obtained numerous ideas on that. Tons and plenty… I’m not saying that I don’t like Josh Hokit. I actually don’t fu*king like something Josh Hokit says. And that’s not gonna change except he modifies, which I don’t see taking place. So, I’m gonna must cope with that. That’s a me difficulty.”
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In the meantime, Hokit reacted to Dana White’s feedback, posting on X:
“Cmon, something?! 💔”
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