Ciryl Gane Calls Tom Aspinall “Mentally Fragile” as He Claps Back at Cheater Narrative Ahead of Josh Hokit Fight

"He was a bit fragile" - Ciryl Gane deems Tom Aspinall overhyped

It appears Ciryl Gane believes Tom Aspinall is an overhyped fighter. And the Brit's reaction following their UFC 321 heavyweight title no-contest has only reinforced that belief.

Ciryl Gane Calls Tom Aspinall “Mentally Fragile” as He Claps Back at Cheater Narrative Ahead of Josh Hokit Fight

Ciryl Gane has finally been elevated from interim to undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt this month. Still, many aren’t convinced the Frenchman deserves to take the Brit’s place this way. ‘Bon Gamin’ continues to face criticism for not winning the title through an actual fight, while being branded a “cheater.” On November […]

Ciryl Gane Blasts 'Mentally Fragile' Tom Aspinall

Newly-crowned UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane blasted former champion Tom Aspinall, whom he called “mentally weak.”Aspinall was poked in the eye by Gane during their title fight at UFC 321 in October 2025 and was forced to undergo three eye surgeries because of the injury. He was making his comeback to the Octagon later this […]

Ciryl Gane rips ‘mentally fragile’ Tom Aspinall after vacating UFC title

Home » MMA News » Ciryl Gane » Ciryl Gane rips ‘mentally fragile’ Tom Aspinall after… By Curtis Calhoun September 22, 2026 0 Comments Credit: Giuseppe CACACE/AFP/Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane didn’t hold back on his perception of Tom Aspinall since their UFC 321 fight. Tom Aspinall stole the headlines last

Ciryl Gane rips 'mentally fragile' Tom Aspinall after vacating UFC title

Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane didn't hold back on his perception of Tom Aspinall since their UFC 321 fight.