Tom Aspinall shared a hand-drawn guide on social media mocking Ciryl Gane's foul tendencies, signaling that preparations for their rematch are underway.
Tom Aspinall is wasting no time getting under Ciryl Gane's skin ahead of their rematch, sharing a hand-drawn sketch on social media that mocked what he described as Gane's foul tendencies during their previous encounter.
Aspinall, the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, holds a 15-3-0 record and is ranked sixth in the pound-for-pound standings. The 33-year-old from England trains out of Team Kaobon and has established himself as one of the division's most dangerous fighters, averaging an eye-catching 7.63 significant strikes landed per minute at 67 percent accuracy — among the highest output numbers in the heavyweight division.
Gane, nicknamed "Bon Gamin," enters the rematch as the number-two-ranked heavyweight contender with a 14-2-0 record. The 36-year-old Frenchman representing MMA Factory brings elite movement and a technical striking game to the matchup, averaging 5.29 significant strikes per minute at 61 percent accuracy. At six-foot-four with an extraordinary 81-inch reach — three inches longer than Aspinall's 78-inch span — he presents a distinct physical puzzle.
Why it matters
- Aspinall's social media shot signals an active mental preparation phase ahead of the rematch
- Gane's number-two ranking means the belt stays in play at the top of the division with no room for either man to fall
- The reach and size matchup between two technically skilled orthodox heavyweights sets up a compelling stylistic clash, with Aspinall's volume advantage contrasting Gane's longer frame
