The undisputed UFC heavyweight title is scheduled to be contested for the first time in over two years. Tom Aspinall will face Ciryl Gane in Abu Dhabi. Not since Jon Jones defeated Gane at UFC 285 in March 2023 has the undisputed belt been on the line.
Even this matchup, however, has drawn criticism from both fans and professionals alike. Gane earned his shot at the title after an extremely controversial split decision victory over Alexander Volkov, which solidified him as the next in line. The issue is—he didn’t win that fight.