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Gable Steveson fires warning at new heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane ahead of UFC 331

Gable Steveson has warned Ciryl Gane – and anyone else who might end up as heavyweight champion – that he is coming for the title.…

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 1:00 PM
Gable Steveson fires warning at new heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane ahead of UFC 331
Key Things to Know
  • Gable Steveson warned Ciryl Gane that he intends to fight for the UFC heavyweight title soon.
  • Steveson is scheduled to fight Sean Sharaf at UFC 331.
  • Tom Aspinall relinquished the undisputed heavyweight title due to an eye injury requiring surgery.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson warned prospective heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane that he intends to challenge for the title quickly. Steveson, who debuted in the UFC earlier in the summer with a first-round knockout over Elisha Ellison, is set to face Sean Sharaf in a grudge match at UFC 331.

Steveson's comments follow news that Tom Aspinall relinquished the undisputed heavyweight championship due to an ongoing eye injury, paving the way for interim titleholder Gane to become undisputed champion. Despite holding only four professional fights, Steveson stated he aims to fast-track his journey through the division's ranks.

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