Dana White says Ciryl Gane won’t be promoted to undisputed champion: ‘He’s still got to fight’
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Key Points:
- UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall vacated his title due to reinjuring his eyes in training, sidelining him indefinitely with no clear return timeline.
- Despite being interim champion, Ciryl Gane has not been promoted to undisputed champion; UFC CEO Dana White stated Gane must still win a fight to claim the undisputed title.
- White indicated that Gane's next fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship will be announced soon, but did not specify opponents or dates.
- The UFC is currently adjusting its heavyweight division plans following Aspinall’s injury, with potential for Aspinall to face the undisputed champion upon his recovery.
- White acknowledged similar situations have occurred before and emphasized the UFC will adapt accordingly, citing a parallel with Valentina Shevchenko's circumstances.
