Cormier backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Tom Aspinall 's departure from the heavyweight championship (up to 120,2 kg) has shaken up the UFC's main division. With Ciryl Gane now the undisputed champion, Daniel Cormier analyzed the division and projected what the organization's next step should be.
In a video published on his YouTube channel last Monday (14), the former light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and heavyweight champion assessed possible names to face Gane and pointed out his preference for the first defense of the belt. The Frenchman defeated Alex Poatan in June, at UFC Casa Branca , and still does not have his next opponent defined.
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“ Cyryl Gane should defend the heavyweight title against Josh Hokit . That’s the fight. I have no doubt it should be against Hokit,” said Daniel Cormier.
Gane's career path in professional MMA.
Gane knocked out Poatan at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
At 36 years old, Ciryl Gane is one of the top names in the UFC heavyweight division. A professional since 2018, the Frenchman has a record of 14 wins and two losses, with seven knockout victories and three submission wins. The current interim heavyweight champion, 'Bon Gamin' has already faced some of the biggest names in the category, including Jon Jones , Francis Ngannou, and Alex Poatan.
Hokit's career in MMA
Hokit defeated Blaydes in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
At 28 years old, Josh Hokit is considered one of the top rising stars in the UFC heavyweight division. A professional since 2023, the American boasts an undefeated record of 10 wins, notably six by knockout and three by submission. His career highlights include victories over names like Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis.
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