Tom Aspinall shared a comedic sketch on social media ridiculing the foul patterns displayed by Ciryl Gane, signaling that preparations for their rematch are underway.
Tom Aspinall is making it clear he has not forgotten what happened in his first meeting with Ciryl Gane. The reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion posted a comedic sketch on social media on June 23, 2026, openly mocking the foul patterns Gane displayed during their previous encounter, a move that suggests both fighters are already mentally locked into a rematch.
Aspinall, 33, carries a 15-3-0 record and holds both the UFC Heavyweight Championship and a place at number six in the pound-for-pound rankings. The Englishman trains out of Team Kaobon and fights out of an orthodox stance. Standing six-foot-five with a 78-inch reach, he is one of the most physically imposing champions in the division. His numbers reflect a relentless and accurate striker, landing 7.63 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 67 percent accuracy, while also threatening consistently on the ground with 2.62 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Gane, nicknamed Bon Gamin, is the number two ranked heavyweight contender in the division. The 36-year-old Frenchman out of MMA Factory holds a 14-2-0 record and brings elite-level athleticism and a 81-inch reach — the longest of the two men — into any fight. He lands 5.29 significant strikes per minute at 61 percent accuracy, making him a calculated and measured striker in his own right.
Why it matters
- Aspinall publicly calling out Gane's fouls adds a personal edge to what is already a high-stakes rematch at the top of the heavyweight division
- A win for Aspinall would further cement his championship reign; a win for Gane at number two would put him in line for the belt
- The stylistic contrast between Aspinall's explosive output and Gane's technical, rangy approach makes this one of the more compelling matchups the division can offer
