Due to recent events, eye pokes have been the hot-button issue in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The foul and its enforcement took center stage in the UFC 321 headliner, which ended prematurely when Tom Aspinall was unable to continue after absorbing an eye poke from Ciryl Gane at the 4:35 mark of Round 1 in their heavyweight championship bout. While Aspinall was criticized for not continuing in some circles, there has also been some focus on preventative measures for eye pokes in the future.
During an appearance on the "Believe You Me" podcast, veteran official Herb Dean revealed that discussions are already underway regarding how to approach eye pokes in future fights.