Tom Aspinall is facing quitting claims from fighters and fans in the aftermath of his first heavyweight title defense. Ciryl Gane poked the champion in both of his eyes during the first round of the UFC 321 main event on Saturday night.
There are now calls for Tom Aspinall to quit the sport following his first defence of the undisputed UFC heavyweight title. The main event at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi ended in a no-contest after Ciryl Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in both eyes during the first round.
Henry Cejudo knows a thing or two about eye pokes that change the course of fights, so when he weighs in, people tend to listen. The UFC’s latest trip to Abu Dhabi was headlined by a heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, but it did not play out as anyone had hoped.
In a moment of misfortune for Tom Aspinall, long-term rival Jon Jones wasted no time in firing shots at his old nemesis. The Brit has established himself as one of the greats in today's mixed martial arts, and wanted to prove that with a win over Jones.
Michael Bisping has called for changes in the UFC following an eye poke that stopped Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight title defence, leaving the main event without a clear result.
Last night at the main event of UFC 321, Tom Aspinall fought Ciryl Gane in a much-anticipated heavyweight title fight. Despite all the hype and buildup surrounding the match-up, things didn’t go as expected as Aspinall got poked in the eye.
Everything that could go wrong in the UFC 321 main event did come to life, as Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed heavyweight title defense ended in chaos.
UFC 321 main event ended in painful fashion for Tom Aspinall Daniel Cormier reveals what he saw backstage after the fight The eye injury appears more serious than fans initially realized The UFC 321 main event ended not with celebration, but with disappointment and pain.
For Tom Aspinall, UFC 321 was supposed to be his grand coronation. The heavyweight king, finally defending his undisputed crown, walked into Abu Dhabi ready to cement his place at the top.
You plan for every scenario. You drill. You strategize. You visualize the knockout, the submission, the triumphant moment with gold wrapped around your waist.
,ABU DHABI — The heavyweight title stayed with Tom Aspinall, but UFC 321’s main event ended without a winner after an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane forced a No Contest at 4:35 of Round 1 inside Etihad Arena.
Tom Aspinall makes the first defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on Saturday, as we look at the stats. Aspinall faces the pressure to perform, given it is his first defense.
The heavyweight throne is up for grabs this weekend as the champion, Tom Aspinall, looks to solidify his reign against a former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.
The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for a championship doubleheader Saturday to headline UFC 321. In the main event, Tom Aspinall makes the first defense of his UFC heavyweight title against former interim champion Ciryl Gane.
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?