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Francis Ngannou Defends Both Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane in Eye-Poke Controversy as He Predicts Rematch

Francis Ngannou has stepped in as the voice of reason. The calm after the chaos comes on the heels of UFC 321’s abrupt and unsatisfying ending. Fans waited weeks for the showdown, only to get 4:35 of action before Ciryl Gane accidentally poked Tom Aspinall in the eye, bringing the highly anticipated fight to a screeching halt.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 4

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall Reveals Extent of Eye Injury From Ciryl Gane Fight

Tom Aspinall was stopped at UFC 321 after accidental eye pokes from Ciryl Gane resulted in a no-contest Aspinall was diagnosed with bilateral traumatic

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 3

UFC Legend believes glove change is key to fixing MMA's eye poke problem

Mixed martial arts has had an eye poke problem since the sport began. Eye pokes seem to occur on every fight card. The issue became amplified when the

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 2

Tom Aspinall says fight with Ciryl Gane was going as planned before eye pokes

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's first title defense as the undisputed titleholder didn't go as planned. The British bomber entered the octagon in Abu Dhabi on Oct.

MMA News / HITC / December 1

Tom Aspinall leans on Jon Jones quote to argue Ciryl Gane’s eye poke was intentional

Tom Aspinall has made up his mind about the UFC 321 foul. The heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Aspinall ended in a no contest after an eye poke from Gane, leaving the Englishman unable to continue.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 1

Tom Aspinall addresses critics, reveals severe eye injury after Ciryl Gane title bout

Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has broken his silence following widespread criticism surrounding his performance in his title fight against Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 1

Ben Askren Highlights Repercussions of 'Whiny' Tom Aspinall’s Accusations Against Ciryl Gane

Tom Aspinall wants to create a narrative about his fight against Ciryl Gane. Perhaps deservedly so. However, former Bellator champion and UFC star Ben Askren isn’t buying what ‘The Honey Badger’ is selling.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 1

Tom Aspinall on Ciryl Gane: 'I think he's a big cheater'

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been on the mend since being poked in the eye by former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 main event in October. Late in the opening round of the title bout, Gane unintentionally eye poked Aspinall rendering him unable to continue.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 30

Tom Aspinall releases medical report on eye injury caused by ‘big cheater’ Ciryl Gane

Tom Aspinall has returned to social media armed with medical evidence. The UFC heavyweight champion has been dealing with backlash from some in the MMA community after how the title fight in Abu Dhabi played out last month.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan earns submission victory in return from extended absence

Max Holloway reignites Charles Oliveira rivalry while blasting UFC’s ranking system

UFC Champion gets into backstage scuffle after co-main event

Decorated ex-MMA champion reportedly set to debut on final UFC card of the year

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Ranked UFC heavyweight disagrees with key Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane narrative ahead of rematch

Despite the fight ending in the first round, there have been several big talking points from the main event of UFC 321. It doesn’t look like any permanent damage was done to Tom Aspinall after his first undisputed title defense ended due to simultaneous eye pokes.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 11

Francis Ngannou Questions Dana White’s Dream of ‘Biggest Fight of All Time’

The UFC’s upcoming event at the White House is already being billed as one of the most ambitious cards in the promotion’s history. With the organization set to make history by staging an event at such a prestigious location, speculation has begun regarding which fighters could feature on the card.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 2

Iconic referee: 'There's definitely something going to happen' with eye poke rules

The eye poke that ended the UFC 321 heavyweight title bout between champion Tom Aspinall and former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane may have been the catalyst for change.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 2

Tom Aspinall Turns Pirate for Halloween After Brutal Ciryl Gane Eye Poke

In combat sports, fighters often turn painful setbacks into moments of humor to cope with disappointment and stay connected with fans. Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall recently did just that, finding a playful way to address his misfortune against Ciryl Gane.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 2

Heavyweight Secures Amazing Win in 2025’s Wildest Fight

Waldo Cortes-Acosta entered this past weekend’s UFC Vegas 110 at the UFC Apex facility at No. 6 in the rankings at 265 lbs. If he was right on the cusp of the heavyweight championship conversation heading into the weekend’s fights, he’s firmly in the conversation now.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Warning Issued for Ciryl Gane as Tom Aspinall Holds Major Advantage Amid UFC Rule Change Rumors

“This is why you put your hands in front of your opponent’s face to block him. That’s the advantage he had during the fight, using his Muay Thai experience to tackle a forward,” explained former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson on his YouTube channel.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Referee Herb Dean Reveals Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Eye Poke Triggered Official Meeting for Potential Rule Change

Over the years, the UFC has evolved through numerous rule changes prompted by incidents inside the Octagon. From introducing weight classes to doing away with the traditional gi, every single new rule adopted has made the sport slightly more safer.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 1

Tom Aspinall Joins Halloween Fun With Hilarious Jab at Ciryl Gane

It seems there’s still no end in sight to the Tom Aspinall eye-poke saga. A week after the controversial UFC 321 main event, the MMA world continues to buzz about Ciryl Gane’s accidental poke that led to their heavyweight title fight ending in chaos.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 30

Ciryl Gane is Going Viral for Highlight Reel of ‘Dirty Moves’ After Poking Tom Aspinall in the Eye

Eye pokes have become a recurring disciplinary topic in elite MMA, particularly in high-leverage heavyweight bouts where the smallest infraction can alter a contest’s rhythm.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 25

Tom Aspinall-Ciryl Gane ends in unexpected fashion

Tom Aspinall's first UFC heavyweight title defense did not go according to plan, as an anticlimactic ending saw Ciryl Gane accidentally poke both of Aspinall's eyes (15-3-1 MMA) at 4:35 of Round 1.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 25

Aspinall Vs. Gane Ends In A No-Contest After Accidental Eye Poke

Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest after the champion could not continue following an accidental eye poke from Gane, as you can see how the fight played out live. Aspinall entered the bout with the weight of expectation, as it was his first title defense.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 23

UFC 321: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Preview and Predictions

On the same day that UFC CEO Dana White announced UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones' retirement from the UFC, White also announced that the interim heavyweight

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 22

Ciryl Gane Issues Injury Update Ahead of Tom Aspinall Heavyweight Title Fight at UFC 321

Late last year, former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane faced Alexander Volkov in a rematch. He surprised fans by abandoning his signature striking-heavy style for a more grappling-focused approach.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 22

Heavyweight Titan on Updated Strategy Ahead of Thrilling Title Fight Saturday

Ciryl Gane quickly rose through the ranks in the heavyweight division upon his professional debut. Even before he was signed to the UFC in the summer of 2019, he already had a championship belt on his mantle at home.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Five things to know about UFC 321, including Tom Aspinall's first title defense

UFC 321 is scheduled for Oct. 25 and will provide a different experience for MMA fans thanks to a unique start time. What do you need to know about UFC 321?

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Brendan Allen win over Reinier de Ridder

Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 8

Ciryl Gane Vows Improved Ground Game Ahead of UFC 321 Title Fight vs. Tom Aspinall

Ciryl Gane has heard the critics. The French heavyweight, long praised for his elite striking, has also carried the stigma of a vulnerable ground game.