Tom Aspinall says fight with Ciryl Gane was going as planned before eye pokes

BAD MMA News — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:28:42 +0000

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall ‘s first title defense as the undisputed titleholder didn’t go as planned. The British bomber entered the octagon in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 25 brimming with confidence with former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane standing across from him

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Tom Aspinall on Ciryl Gane: ‘I think he’s a big cheater’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:53:31 +0000

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been on the mend since being poked in the eye by former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 main event in October. Late in the opening round of the title bout, Gane unintentionally eye poked Aspinall rendering him unable to continue. The fight was ruled a no contest and Aspinall retained the belt, but he’s not so sure the foul was accidental. The champion has been sidelined since UFC 321 unable to train. He’s been evaluated by specialists and is reviewing his options. “I’ve been having a lovely time just in and out of the hospital getting all kinds of different tests done on my eyes and speaking to specialists, speaking to surgeons, speaking to doctors.

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Tom Aspinall says fight with Ciryl Gane was going as planned before eye pokes

Tom Aspinall on Ciryl Gane: ‘I think he’s a big cheater’