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Joe Rogan discusses the uncertain future of UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who is facing multiple eye surgeries after a no-contest fight with Ciryl Gane, raising concerns about his potential to fight again and the current shallow state of the heavyweight division.
Tom Aspinall responds to Dana White's criticism over his fight with Ciryl Gane, explaining he didn't continue after an illegal eye poke because he couldn't see, emphasizing his focus on health and safety, and accusing Gane of cheating during the fight. Aspinall is still recovering from eye injuries and is unsure when he can rematch Gane.
Jon Jones publicly apologized to Dana White for previous disagreements and admitted he was wrong regarding the end of his UFC heavyweight title reign. He expressed hope to be part of a major fight at the White House in 2026, particularly interested in a bout against Alex Pereira, which he believes would be beneficial for the sport regardless of the outcome.
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.
After UFC 321 controversy involving eye pokes, MMA legend Bas Rutten suggests implementing financial penalties, like a 10% pay deduction, to discourage eye poking and improve fighter safety, supporting Aspinall's decision to stop fighting after being poked in both eyes.
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.
Jon Jones mocked Tom Aspinall by arriving at the DBX4 weigh-ins on a horse with an eye patch, continuing his playful antics after UFC 321, where Aspinall suffered a serious eye injury that requires further medical evaluation.
Tom Aspinall remains without vision in his right eye three days after an accidental eye poke by Cyril Gane during UFC 321, raising concerns about safety in MMA and prompting calls for improved protective measures.
Tom Aspinall's fight at UFC 321 was stopped due to an eye poke that caused a suspected corneal abrasion, leading to visual impairment. Medical experts emphasized the difference between an eye looking okay and functioning properly, highlighting the trauma's impact on vision and recovery prospects. Aspinall's injury underscores the risks of eye pokes in MMA, with a rematch already scheduled.
Tom Aspinall suffered a severe eye injury during UFC 321, resulting in a no-contest against Ciryl Gane, with ongoing vision problems and concerns about his long-term health, amid controversy over fouls and fight regulations.
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.