Tom Aspinall Injury Update
The fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 was the heavyweight title bout. It took place in Abu Dhabi on October 25, 2025. Aspinall was defending his title for the first time, after being promoted to undisputed champion following Jon Jones' retirement.
The match started fast. Gane was active on the outside with jabs and strikes. He managed to bloody Aspinall's nose early. Aspinall tried to shoot for a takedown but Gane stopped it. Both fighters moved quickly and kept the pace high.
Near the fight's end, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in the eyes twice. The second poke happened at about 4 minutes and 35 seconds into the first round. Aspinall instantly couldn’t see out of his right eye. The doctor checked him, but Aspinall could not continue.
The fight was stopped and ruled a no contest. Aspinall kept his title but was taken to the hospital immediately. Dana White said they want to book a rematch soon since the fight ended without a real winner.
Before the eye poke, Gane seemed to control much of the round with his jab and speed. But some fans and commentators thought Aspinall was gaining momentum in the last minute.
The fight showed both skill and power. Aspinall’s four previous wins all ended by early knockouts. Gane tested him well this time but the accident left the result unresolved.
People now look forward to the rematch once Aspinall recovers from his eye injury.
Disclaimer:
The information in this injury update is based on Tom Aspinall's condition following his UFC 321 fight against Ciryl Gane. The situation is still developing, and further medical evaluations are ongoing. Fans are advised to follow official channels for updates on Aspinall’s recovery and the potential rematch with Gane.
