France’s Ciryl Gane is the leading contender. The 35-year-old will soon be confirmed as the number one challenger once the rankings are updated.
With two unsuccessful world title tilts already under his belt, Gane is one of the best fighters in the division.
But Gane was far from convincing in his last outing against fellow top contender Alexander Volkov and the UFC may prefer a more exciting option.
The UFC goes to Paris in September but his compatriot Nassourdine Imavov is set to headline, which could be a hint Dana White has other plans for Gane.
