The UFC 321 main event between heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and challenger Ciryl Gane ended in frustrating fashion on Saturday night at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, when an inadvertent eye poke forced the bout to be ruled a no-contest in the first round. What was expected to be one of the most explosive heavyweight title fights in recent memory instead concluded prematurely, leaving fans disappointed and both fighters without resolution in their championship clash. Expand Tweet

The incident occurred approximately three minutes into the opening frame as both heavyweights were finding their rhythm. Aspinall, making the first defense of his undisputed heavyweight title after being promoted from interim champion in June 2025, was looking to extend his remarkable

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