Tom Aspinall’s first protection because the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion didn’t go as deliberate.
Getting into the principle occasion highlight at UFC 321, Aspinall got here out aggressively, throwing physique kicks and seeking to land an early knockout blow. Throughout an alternate midway by the primary spherical, Gane outstretched his fingers, poking Apsinall in each eyes concurrently.
The combat was halted, permitting Aspinall time to recuperate. Sadly, he by no means would.
Greater than three minutes into his restoration time, Aspinall made it clear that he couldn’t see out of his proper eye. Consequently, the bout was waved off and dominated a no-contest because of the unintentional foul.
Official End result: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane is dominated a no-contest attributable to an unintentional eye poke at 4:35 of Spherical 1.
Verify Out Highlights From Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane at uFC 321:
Can’t blame Tom Aspinall for not persevering with after this…
— Elonov
(new account) (@Elonov_MMA) October 25, 2025
Tom Aspinall was PISSED that followers had been booing after the combat bought referred to as off
#UFC321
“What the f***, why you booing? What am I purported to do about it, I did not do the poke. I am unable to see!
Full bullsh*t, I am pissed off.”pic.twitter.com/SMMFTYHqZi
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 25, 2025
