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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.
Rampage Jackson suggests increasing UFC Fight of the Night bonuses to $1 million to incentivize fighters to produce more exciting fights, especially after UFC 321's uneven action and record takedowns, arguing that higher bonuses could motivate fighters to take more risks and entertain fans.
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.
Henry Cejudo criticizes UFC 321 as the worst card in UFC history, citing poor decisions, judging, and a disastrous main event involving an eye poke that caused serious injury, highlighting the ongoing issue of eye injuries in MMA.
Tom Aspinall's heavyweight title defense at UFC 321 was declared a no contest after an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane in the first round, preventing the fight from continuing. Aspinall, visibly affected by the injury, expressed disappointment as the match was halted early, with both fighters showing sportsmanship and regret over the incident.
At UFC 321, Tom Aspinall suffered severe eye injuries from pokes during the main event, with Daniel Cormier revealing backstage that Aspinall's injury was more serious than initially visible, involving deep damage to his left eye that required medical attention.
The UFC 321 post-fight press conference, hosted by MMA Fighting's Bryan Tucker, will take place around 30 minutes after the event, where winners of fight bonuses will be announced, fighters will meet the media, and UFC President Dana White will discuss the event and future plans.
The UFC 321 post-fight press conference, featuring reactions and bonus winners from the event including Aspinall vs Gane, Jandiroba vs Dern, Nurmagomedov vs Bautista, and Volkov vs Almeida, is scheduled to be streamed live around 6 p.m. ET, with UFC CEO Dana White and the event's top fighters discussing the night's highlights.
The UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ended in a no contest after Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in both eyes, leaving Aspinall unable to continue. The fight was competitive early on, but was halted due to the eye poke, with Aspinall unable to see out of his right eye afterward. The result was disappointing for fans and fighters alike, emphasizing safety in the sport.
Alexander Volkov narrowly defeated Jailton Almeida by split decision at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, a result that sparked controversy among fans who believed Almeida was robbed due to his dominant grappling control, despite Volkov's superior striking output. The decision was debated, with judges split, and the fight highlighted ongoing MMA debates about striking versus grappling control. Volkov's win improves his record to 39-11, while Almeida's streak ends.
At UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, Alexander Volkov narrowly defeated Jailton Almeida by split decision in a heavyweight bout, with Almeida's performance criticized for being lackluster and overly cautious, disappointing fans and analysts alike.
Tom Aspinall defends his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with the event also featuring a strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern. Aspinall, on a three-fight winning streak, aims to make a significant impact, while Gane seeks his third title challenge. The event is closely followed by ESPN analysts.
Tom Aspinall, the reigning heavyweight champion, is favored to win against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, with predictions pointing to a knockout or submission victory, despite returning from a 15-month layoff. The fight takes place in Abu Dhabi on October 25, with various predictions highlighting Aspinall's knockout power and grappling advantage.
UFC 321 featured a main event where heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defended his title against Ciryl Gane, with Aspinall winning, and included a co-main event for the vacant strawweight title between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Tom Aspinall, a dominant UFC heavyweight champion with an undefeated record in the Octagon, prepares to defend his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with a highlight reel showcasing his impressive finishes and a high-stakes fight card.