Overview
- Tom Aspinall said one eye operation was likely already completed with another scheduled for mid-January, following earlier injections to the injured eyes.
- Teammate Modestas Bukauskas called the online criticism of Aspinall “absolutely horrible” and confirmed the heavyweight champion requires surgeries and injections with no return date set.
- The UFC 321 title defense against Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest after simultaneous eye pokes in the first round, so Aspinall retained the undisputed belt.
- Paddy Pimblett blasted Gane as a dirty fighter, echoing viral compilations of alleged fouls from Gane’s past bouts that have intensified scrutiny of his conduct.
- Media and commentators are discussing a potential rematch with Gane once Aspinall is medically cleared, with no booking announced.