Tom Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, but not in the manner anyone anticipated. The British fighter’s first undisputed title defense ended in disappointment after an accidental double eye poke from challenger Ciryl Gane left Aspinall unable to continue, resulting in a no-contest ruling at 4:35 of the first round.
Chael Sonnen Defends Tom Aspinall Against Fan Criticism Following UFC 321 Eye Poke Incident
u200bThe aftermath of the bout sparked intense debate within the MMA community, with some fans and fighters questioning Aspinall’s decision to stop fighting.