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Dana White’s ear issue blamed for Ciryl Gane miscommunication as Frenchman is handed UFC heavyweight title

Dana White has already backtracked on his claim that Ciryl Gane will not be given the UFC undisputed heavyweight title. During an interview yesterday, UFC…

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Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 2:10 AM

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Dana White's ear issue was blamed for miscommunicating Ciryl Gane's status regarding the UFC undisputed heavyweight title.
White originally stated Gane would need to fight again before being elevated following Tom Aspinall vacating the belt.
Commentators Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier clarified that White misspoke during his interview.

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UFC CEO Dana White has reportedly backtracked on comments regarding Ciryl Gane, following claims that an ear issue caused a miscommunication about the undisputed heavyweight championship. White initially told SportsNet that Gane would need another fight before claiming the official title. However, commentators Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier later stated during the UFC 331 broadcast that White had misspoken due to his long-standing hearing difficulties.

The undisputed title became vacant after Tom Aspinall stepped aside due to persistent eye injury complications from his prior bout with Gane. Gane is now slated to face Josh Hokit for the belt at UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden.

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Dana White’s ear issue blamed for Ciryl Gane miscommunication as Frenchman is handed UFC heavyweight title

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