Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed heavyweight title defense didn’t go to plan.
Dana White recently provided an update on Aspinall’s health after his UFC 321 bout with Ciryl Gane came to a sudden end due to eye pokes.
In the aftermath, some fans and other fighters criticized the Briton for not continuing to compete after the foul.
Bas Rutten was praised by many fans for his balanced take, which supported the champion while putting his opponent to question.
Another legendary fighter who knows what it’s like to compete for UFC gold explained why he also believes that Aspinall made the right call.
The former UFC heavyweight champ says there’s only one way to prevent eye pokes following the UFC 321 controversy
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Alistair Overeem says Tom Aspinall would have felt ‘excruciating’ pain
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