US EditionMMA GOAT contender defends Ciryl Gane amid Tom Aspinall UFC 321 eye-poke controversy: "The correct technique to do"
Ciryl Gane’s accidental double eye poke stopped UFC 321’s main event, forcing a No Contest and delaying Tom Aspinall’s title defense with a rematch expected in early 2026.
- On Saturday at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, Ciryl Gane's accidental foul left Tom Aspinall unable to continue, ending the main event in a No Contest with less than 30 seconds left.
- A tense, competitive main event had Gane a half-step ahead before the foul, while 32-year-old Aspinall stayed focused with meticulous routines at Yas Island and Saadiyat Rotana hotel.
- Slow-Motion replay showed two fingers entering Aspinall's eyes, with one finger's middle knuckle the first visible detail, sparking debate among fans and pundits.
- A rematch is expected and Dana White said the bout with Ciryl Gane will be booked as soon as possible, with Aspinall holding two fights remaining on his contract.
- The card left fans feeling empty as UFC 321 earned a D grade and the main event was ruled 'incomplete'; if Aspinall's injury is superficial, he could return by December.
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Tom Aspinall remains under medical observation after suffering injury in his confrontation with Ciryl Gane
Tom Aspinall Shows Off Eye Injury, Shares What Doctors Told Him After UFC 321 Eye Poke Incident
Tom Aspinall is speaking out after the UFC 321 eye poke incident with Ciryl Gane. On Saturday, Aspinall told doctors that he could not continue after he was poked in both eyes by Gane in the first round of their fight. A double eye poke should be considered intentional and this should be a DQ. Aspinall got absolutely screwed. #UFC321 pic.twitter.com/G0X8ouUzD8 — OneKumar (@OneKumar_NFL) October 25, 2025 On Sunday, Aspinall shared his visit with…
UFC Champion Sean O'Malley Defends Aspinall After UFC 321 Controversy
Tom Aspinall's first title defense as the UFC Heavyweight Champion ended in controversy when his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 was ruled a no contest due to an accidental eye poke. The incident occurred late in the first round, preventing Aspinall from continuing the match. While he faced criticism for not fighting through the injury, former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley defended him, asserting that the severity of the eye poke warra…
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