Gane Praises UFC Heavyweight Division Ahead Of Title Defense
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UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane believes the promotion's heavyweight division is currently at its peak.
Ahead of his title defense against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 this weekend, Gane addressed critics who have downplayed the strength of the weight class. The French champion told UFC France that detractors have the division all wrong.
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Gane On Heavyweight Division's Current State
"I heard a lot of people talking about the division of heavyweight [being] a little bit poor," Gane said, per MMA Fighting. "I think the heavyweight division, actually may be the best moment of the heavyweight division's history."
Gane acknowledged complications surrounding title shots in the division, noting that Alexander Volkov deserves an opportunity while Hokit jumped the queue for Saturday's main event. "The heavyweight division looks a little bit crazy," he said, as reported by BJPenn.com. Still, the champion praised the overall talent pool, calling the top 10 "incredible."
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Gane, who has drawn controversy for his title reign amid disputed decisions and foul-related incidents, faces Hokit at UFC 334 in New York City on November 14.
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- BJPenn — UFC champion Ciryl Gane praises the strength of UFC’s heavyweight division
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