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The Latest Breaking News from Ciryl Gane

Alex Pereira defends Tom Aspinall over UFC eye injury: ‘It even scared me a bit’

Aspinall has undergone two surgeries on his eyes, following a series of pokes by opponent Ciryl Gane in October

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall explains issues in training as eye injury persists for UFC champion

Aspinall has just undergone a second surgery, four months after a series of eye pokes spoiled his first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall eye treatment is not ‘injections’ despite Dana White claim over UFC injury

The heavyweight champion’s fighting future is up in the air, as he continues to treat an injury caused by Ciryl Gane’s eye pokes in October

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Rating every UFC champion’s chances of keeping their title in 2026

At the time of writing, four UFC title fights are booked in 2026 – but only two undisputed bouts

The Independent UK

UFC Earnings and Romance Collide: Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez's 'Net Worth' Story

UFC stars Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez have sparked interest as fans examine how their fighting careers and reported net worths intersect alongside growing speculation about their relationship.

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Tom Aspinall undergoes eye surgery but another awaits before possible UFC comeback

Aspinall was accidentally poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane in the first round of their UFC 321 heavyweight title clash

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall reacts to Ciryl Gane’s UFC rematch claim with fresh medical update

Aspinall’s first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title ended as a no-contest, after he was injured by multiple eye pokes from Gane

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Tom Aspinall makes surprise boxing admission after UFC injury diagnosis: 'I could'

UFC heavyweight champion suffered an early stoppage in his comeback

Evening Standard

The gruesome injury dividing the UFC and sparking an uncomfortable question

Comment: Joshua Van was criticised for celebrating his flyweight title win, as champion Alexandre Pantoja suffered an injury inside 26 seconds. But Van’s victory was more legitimate than is being made out

The Independent UK

UFC London date confirmed for 2026 but which British stars could fight?

In this year’s main event, British former champion Leon Edwards suffered a submission loss

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall diagnosed with rare eye condition with UFC future uncertain

Aspinall was poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane in their main event UFC heavyweight title clash in October

The Independent UK

Francis Ngannou weighs in on Tom Aspinall eye-poke debate after Jon Jones’ jibes

Aspinall’s first defence of the undisputed UFC heavyweight title ended abruptly when he suffered an eye poke

The Independent UK

UFC 322: Makhachev vs Della Maddalena start time, card and how to watch fights tonight

Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for his belt, having given up the lightweight title earlier this year

The Independent UK

Jon Jones breaks silence on Tom Aspinall’s performance versus Ciryl Gane at UFC 321

Jones opted to retire instead of facing Aspinall, whose first undisputed-title defence ended abruptly when he was poked in both eyes

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Tom Aspinall teammate Ante Delija involved in eye-poke drama one week after Briton

After Aspinall’s title defence ended as a No Contest when he was poked in both eyes, Ante Delija was on the other end of such a foul

The Independent UK

UFC referee reveals Tom Aspinall eye poke could force rule change

The heavyweight champion was left compromised by an eye poke from rival Ciryl Gane to leave their fight as a no contest

The Independent UK

UFC analyst addresses Tom Aspinall’s tactics in bizarre Ciryl Gane fight

Gane had bloodied Aspinall’s nose in a competitive first round, which did not reach its conclusion after the Frenchman poked the Briton in both eyes

The Independent UK

UFC fan favourite suggests rule change to tackle eye pokes amid Tom Aspinall injury

Aspinall’s defence of the heavyweight title ended as a No Contest in round one, when he could not continue after being poked in both eyes

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The Independent UK

How Dana White’s Tom Aspinall stance leaves UFC saga on a knife-edge

Comment: After Aspinall was poked in both eyes and was unable to keep fighting Ciryl Gane, the UFC president’s reaction might have been telling

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall still can’t see in right eye four days after eye poke at UFC 321

Aspinall’s title defence against Ciryl Gane was halted in round one, when the Briton was poked in both eyes

The Independent UK

Paddy Pimblett reacts to Tom Aspinall injury after eye poke ends UFC 321 main event

Pimblett weighed in on his fellow Briton’s outing on Saturday, as Aspinall’s first undisputed title defence ended in concerning fashion

The Independent UK

Jon Jones trolls rival Tom Aspinall over UFC 321 eye poke with subtle social-media dig

Jones retired instead of defending the heavyweight title against Aspinall, who put it on the line against Ciryl Gane – only to suffer a fight-ending foul

Evening Standard

UFC 321: Tom Aspinall reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov pep talk ahead of heavyweight title defence

Aspinall returned to the Octagon for first time in over a year

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall lifts lid on hospital treatment after eye-poke disaster at UFC 321

Ciryl Gane poked the British champion in both eyes at the same time, ending their fight in round one

The Independent UK

Jon Jones reacts to Tom Aspinall eye poke by calling out Alex Pereira for White House fight

Alex Pereira suggested they ‘make the heavyweight division great again’ after an abrupt end to the title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane

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