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The first undisputed heavyweight championship fight in three years pits the most physically dominant champion in the division's recent history against the most technically gifted challenger in the sport.
Tom Aspinall's rise to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion has been one of the more improbable and compelling stories in recent MMA history. Standing in front of him at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi is the one man who can actually test him technically: Ciryl 'Bon Gamin' Gane. Gane was once the hottest thing in heavyweight MMA — a former interim champion, a man who had never been stopped before lo…
Aspinall is the reigning undisputed heavyweight champion riding a dominant run of form. His first-round pace is devastating and no opponent has survived it cleanly. His grappling on the ground is perhaps his most underappreciated asset — if the fight goes there, Gane faces genuine submission danger.
Gane's athleticism and technical boxing make him the one challenger best equipped to disrupt Aspinall's rhythm. He is experienced in multiple title fights and his composure under pressure is well-documented. His jab is the most effective tool against forward-pressing heavyweights and he knows it.
Gane's jab and footwork — can he disrupt Aspinall's first-round pace and make it a fight?
Aspinall's takedown threat — even the hint of it will constrain Gane's striking
Championship rounds: if Gane survives the early storm, does this become his fight?
Aspinall's ability to cut off the cage against the most mobile heavyweight in the sport
Gane's movement and jab could keep Aspinall chasing for three rounds, creating a competitive fight
Aspinall has never been truly tested late — his durability in a grinding title fight is the one unknown
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