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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Ciryl Gane Forced to Relive Past Controversy as Training Footage Triggers Renewed Fan Outrage
Even when away from the UFC Octagon spotlights, Ciryl Gane never fails to rouse attention through his social media antics and eccentric personality. However, this time it’s a training video that has prompted the fans to ruffle feathers over his eye-poke incident back in UFC 321.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 9
Aspinall On A Potential Pereira vs. Gane Fight
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has addressed the rumors of an interim title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. While Aspinall has previously been vocal about defending his title against Gane in a rematch, his outlook has changed a little following a diagnosis that has left his future uncertain.
Tom Aspinall breaks silence on talk of Ciryl Gane vs Alex Pereira for interim belt
Alex Pereira moving up to heavyweight? Tom Aspinall seems more than interested in that possibility. As of 2026, the UFC heavyweight champion’s return date is still a question mark.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8
Tom Aspinall reacts to rumors of Ciryl Gane vs Alex Pereira interim UFC heavyweight title fight
Tom Aspinall seemingly likes the sound of Alex Pereira entering the mix. The UFC heavyweight champion’s return timeline is uncertain entering 2026, having been sidelined indefinitely since his first defense of the undisputed title last October.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Tom Aspinall Admits Ciryl Gane Eye-Poke Fallout Taught Him a Brutal Life Lesson
At UFC 321, Tom Aspinall didn’t lose his title, belt, or position at the top of the heavyweight division. He briefly lost control of the narrative. And for a champion who had spent years earning trust through performance rather than words, the loss was more devastating than the injury itself.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Tom Aspinall threatens to ‘beat the living daylights’ out of Ciryl Gane as he offers eye-poke solution
After a terrible end to 2025 for Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion has sent a vicious warning to Ciryl Gane ahead of 2026. In his first official undisputed UFC heavyweight title defense this past October, Tom Aspinall‘s fight against Ciryl Gane ended disastrously after he suffered a double eye-poke resulting in the fight ending.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Tom Aspinall Signals Delay for Ciryl Gane Rematch in Latest Surgery Update
It’s been more than two months since the UFC 321 main event descended into chaos, yet clarity on a rematch remains elusive. Ciryl Gane’s accidental eye poke on Tom Aspinall during their October 24 clash in Abu Dhabi brought the bout to a premature halt.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Will Pereira Vs. Gane Happen?
Joe Rogan has suggested that Alex Pereira could be making a move to heavyweight, with talk of a Ciryl Gane fight. Pereira is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, who stopped Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in their rematch to claim the title.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11
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 / 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.
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 / EssentiallySports / November 30
Tom Aspinall Issues Further Surgery Update as Eye Injury Halts Training for Ciryl Gane Rematch
Tom Aspinall‘s comeback trail has taken another unexpected turn, and this time it’s considerably more serious than either he or the UFC expected. What was meant to be a simple path to a Ciryl Gane rematch has turned into weeks of uncertainty, medical scans, and a long list of “not yets” from specialists.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 27
Why Ciryl Gane doesn’t deserve title rematch after UFC 321 eye poke debacle
Off the back of eye poke-gate at UFC 321, it seems the biggest beneficiary of the entire debacle could be the culprit, Ciryl Gane himself. Causing a halt to pulsating first-round action in the final minute of the round, an ill-attempt at gauging distance from Ciryl Gane left heavyweight kingpin Tom Aspinall writhing in absolute agony.
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.
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 / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Ciryl Gane’s meteoric UFC rise saw him replicate a modern feat that only two former champs achieved
Ciryl Gane will look to become an undisputed champion for the first time at UFC 321. On Saturday night, Gane could tie an unwanted UFC record by coming up short in his third attempt at accomplishing this goal.
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
'Everybody who said the words ‘deep waters’ gets knocked out in the first minute' – Tom Aspinall on Ciryl Gane at UFC 321
The headliners of UFC 321, Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane have been talking to the media ahead of their clash in Abu Dhabi. Both men present different puzzles for one another, particularly in their movement, and according to Aspinall, “It makes for a good match-up“.
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?
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.
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