{
  "id": 10544802,
  "title": "Josh Hokit: Ciryl Gane shouldn't be rewarded 'for cheating,' doesn't deserve undisputed UFC title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/josh-hokit-ciryl-gane-shouldnt-be-rewarded-for-cheating-doesnt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T22:12:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/josh-hokit-ciryl-gane-shouldnt-be-rewarded-for-cheating-doesnt-deserve-undisputed-ufc-title-alex-pereira-tom-aspinall-221234538.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Josh Hokit, the rising star in the UFC heavyweight division, has expressed doubts about Ciryl Gane's claim to the undisputed title. Hokit, who defeated Derrick Lewis in a recent fight, believes that Gane's undisputed status is undeserved due to his use of illegal tactics during his match with Tom Aspinall. He argues that Aspinall's injuries are not genuine and suggests that Gane is exploiting them to avoid fighting. Hokit is confident in his ability to defeat Gane, stating that he will \"break him\" and earn the undisputed title. He also hints at the possibility of welcoming Tom Aspinall back into the sport in 2027 if Hokit defeats Gane. Meanwhile, heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov has expressed disappointment in Gane's performance, stating that Hokit should be given a title shot ahead of him.",
  "summary": "Hokit is ready for the upper echelon of the UFC heavyweight division — and all the drama that comes with it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Josh Hokit accuses Tom Aspinall of faking an eye injury to get UFC release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/josh-hokit-accuses-tom-aspinall-of-faking-an-eye-injury-to-get-ufc",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}