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Tom Aspinall mocked Ciryl Gane on social media with Halloween-themed posts after their UFC fight ended in a no-contest due to an eye poke, revealing he’s still dealing with eye injury issues and seeing a doctor.
Alex Pereira defended Tom Aspinall against accusations of faking an eye injury at UFC 321, emphasizing that only Aspinall knows what happened and highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the incident. The fight ended in a no contest after Gane poked Aspinall in the eye, leading to debate about whether Aspinall quit or was genuinely injured. Pereira's comments add to the ongoing discussion about the fight's controversial ending.
Following a controversial eye poke incident at UFC 321 that led to a no contest and raised safety concerns, former UFC star Josh Thomson suggests that the UFC is likely to implement rule changes soon, possibly before UFC 322, to prevent such incidents in the future.
Mike Perry believes Jon Jones gained a significant advantage from the UFC 321 main event, which ended in a no-contest after Aspinall's eye poke, arguing that Jones remains the top fighter and emphasizing the importance of strategy and resilience in MMA.
T.J. Dillashaw criticized Tom Aspinall for possibly taking the easy way out after a no-contest at UFC 321 caused by an eye poke from Ciryl Gane, questioning Aspinall's injury assessment and suggesting he might return better prepared for their rematch.
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall suffered a severe eye injury during his fight against Ciryl Gane, resulting in a no-contest and leaving him unable to see out of his right eye, with his father expressing concern about his long-term recovery.
UFC fighter Tom Aspinall faced criticism after an eye poke by Ciryl Gane led to a no-contest at UFC 321, but UFC legend Matt Brown defended Aspinall, emphasizing that fighters shouldn't be forced to continue after egregious fouls and criticizing the public and analyst reactions that suggest he should have fought through the injury.
Tom Aspinall's fight with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 ended prematurely due to an eye poke, leading to calls for an immediate rematch, with some experts suggesting Aspinall might refuse to fight Gane again due to the foul, while others, including Dana White and Daniel Cormier, advocate for a quick rematch to settle the contest.
The UFC's plans for an immediate rematch between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane may be delayed due to Aspinall's potential long medical suspension following an eye poke incident, which could impact the scheduling of upcoming events.
The UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ended controversially after Aspinall was poked in both eyes and unable to continue, leading to criticism and debate over whether he quit or was genuinely unable to fight. Aspinall's cornerman defended him, emphasizing his safety and well-being, while some critics questioned his decision, though footage and Aspinall's own videos suggest he was in significant pain. Dana White hinted at a potential rematch, suggesting the fight's outcome was disputed.
The odds for a future UFC rematch between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane have shifted, with Aspinall now favored at -205 compared to the initial -400, reflecting a decreased confidence in his win probability after their previous fight ended in a No Contest due to an illegal eye poke. The rematch is unlikely before 2026, as Aspinall recovers from minor injuries.
Jim Miller strongly criticizes Ciryl Gane for intentionally eye poking Tom Aspinall at UFC 321, emphasizing that such fouls are controllable and should be punished, and expressing frustration over the lack of penalties for fouling fighters.
Tom Aspinall considered retiring after UFC 321 due to a severe eye injury caused by Ciryl Gane's double eye poke, which left him temporarily unable to see out of his right eye. Despite medical reassurance, Aspinall ruled out fighting with one eye, but UFC CEO Dana White confirmed a rematch with Gane is likely once Aspinall's health is cleared. Aspinall's future in MMA remains uncertain pending further medical evaluation.
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's title defense against Ciryl Gane ended as a no contest after an accidental eye poke, requiring further medical tests on his eye back in the UK. Aspinall, who previously suffered a serious knee injury, was taken to hospital and did not attend the post-fight conference. UFC president Dana White indicated a potential rematch due to Gane's strong performance.
Tom Aspinall's recent UFC fight against Ciryl Gane was stopped due to an eye poke, leading to accusations that he 'quit,' with former champion Andrei Arlovski criticizing Aspinall's decision amid ongoing controversy and past eye injury issues.