Aspinall is encouraged after Poatan's defeat and agrees to face Ciryl Gane; find out the possible date.

Duel of Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane UFC 321 ended in a no contest. Photo: UFC News / Twitter

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Cyryl Gane won Alex Poatán And, by all indications, his next fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may already be lined up. The Frenchman defeated the Brazilian in the co-main event of... UFC White House, held this Sunday (14), and won the interim heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg). After the fight, the 'Good Boy' expressed interest in returning to the octagon in UFC Paris, scheduled for September, a possibility that encouraged the division's undisputed champion, Tom aspinall.

In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Aspinall reacted to Gane's post-fight interview and expressed enthusiasm about the idea of ​​facing Gane in the French capital, indicating that he is willing to accept the fight and stating that he would attend the event if the duel is made official.

"Paris in September? I'm in, let me know. I'll be there," he said. Tom aspinall.

Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane faced off at UFC 321.

Competing for the division title, Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane They faced each other in the octagon at UFC 321 in October 2025. On that occasion, the fight was stopped in the first round after an illegal strike: a finger poke to the eyes delivered by the Frenchman.

Unable to see, the Briton was forced to abandon the fight, which ended without an official result. Since then, uncertainty remains about his return to the octagon after undergoing surgery.

Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Poatan at UFC White House.

Cyryl Gane won Alex Poatán No. UFC White HousePhoto: X / UFC News

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Inside the octagon, Alex Poatán He was unable to repeat the performance that made him famous in the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) categories. In light of Cyryl GaneThe Brazilian struggled to find his range and ended up being dominated by the Frenchman's movement.

In the second round, Poatan was hit by a precise jab that sent him to the ground. Gane then connected with powerful elbows, forcing a stoppage and securing a technical knockout victory.