Tom Aspinall’s first protection because the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion didn’t go as deliberate.
Moving 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 trade midway by way of the primary spherical, Gane outstretched his fingers, poking Apsinall in each eyes concurrently.
The battle was halted, permitting Aspinall time to get well. 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 Consequence: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane is dominated a no-contest resulting from 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…
pic.twitter.com/uFSq9WiRml— Elonov
(new account) (@Elonov_MMA) October 25, 2025
Tom Aspinall was PISSED that followers have been booing after the battle bought known as off
#UFC321
"What the f***, why you booing? What am I purported to do about it, I didn't do the poke. I can't see!
Full bullsh*t, I'm pissed off."pic.twitter.com/SMMFTYHqZi— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 25, 2025
