But after Gane answered questions, Aspinall was able to give a few thoughts on his rival, who is also 6ft 5in tall.
“If I hit anybody, I can knock anybody out. Ciryl is no exception,” he said. “There are some weaknesses in his ground game, but I’m sure he’s improved.
“It’s rare to see two heavyweights our size move like we do. This is the new age of heavyweights.”
Gane, 35, is hopeful third time will be the charm to claim the UFC belt, having lost title bouts to Jones two years ago and Francis Ngannou in 2022.
The former interim champion has faced criticism about his ground game after being dominated and submitted by Jones in their encounter.
“Tom’s the defending champion, he is the man to be beat,” admitted Gane.
“He’s never fought someone like me. I bring something different.”
The face-off was more handshakes than aggression, with Aspinall stopped from leaving the stage on the same side as Gane – not that there was any chance of a bust-up between the two fighters.
