UFC heavyweight champion defends title in five-round battle in New York
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French heavyweight Ciryl Gane kept his UFC title in New York, beating American challenger Josh Hokit. The championship fight ran its full five rounds, making it a real war of attrition in the octagon. Hokit stayed in the contest deep into the fight, but Gane had his hand raised at the end. The win means the heavyweight belt stays in French hands for now.
French fighter Ciryl Gane has successfully defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title after defeating American opponent Josh Hokit in New York.