The UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane was expected to usher in a new chapter in heavyweight history. Instead, it ended before the first minute was over, and the fighters weren't happy about it .

An accidental eye poke forced referee Jason Herzog to call the fight a no-contest, ending it at an official 25 seconds of fighting time.

Aspinall, who was making his first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, entered the Octagon in Abu Dhabi as a heavy favorite against Gane.

After a brief exchange of strikes in which Gane busted Aspinall's nose, the challenger’s outstretched hand caught both of Aspinall’s eyes, leaving the British fighter unable to see.

The fight was waved off at 4:35 of Round 1, silencing the packed Etihad Arena.

When the result was a

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