Lightweight isn’t the only division missing its champion right now. Justin Gaethje became a two-time interim titleholder when he beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, a matchup that came about due to the champ’s absence.

Joe Rogan believes there is a distinct lack of contenders to push UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Now, the 58-year-old has revealed how he thinks heavyweights from yesteryear would do against the current crop of fighters that make up the division.

Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan believes 60-year-old former Octagon standout Tank Abbott could contend in today's heavyweight division.

Former UFC heavyweight David “Tank” Abbott, who underwent a liver transplant back in 2018, is so old and feeble that he can’t even clear an arena railing. He’d still probably rank in the Top 15 in today’s heavyweight division.

Many of the comments were responses to Tai Tuivasa still being in the UFC’s top 15 heavyweight rankings on his current streak and how that wouldn’t happen in another division. Some users also made reference to the fact that Tallison Teixeira is now the promotion’s #11-ranked heavyweight after going 2-1 inside the Octagon.

Cain Velasquez, a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, is now eligible for parole. He pleaded no contest to attempted murder charges stemming from a 2022 incident. Velasquez had a successful MMA career, winning the UFC heavyweight title twice.

A former UFC champion feels Jake Paul was given a reality check when he suffered a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua.

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's slow recovery from an eye injury has stalled the division. Waldo Cortes-Acosta suggests an interim title fight.