The fight between current UFC heavyweight champion, 32-year-old Englishman Tom Aspinall, and 35-year-old Frenchman Ciryl Gane within the framework of UFC 321 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, was deemed to have not taken place.
According to İdman.Biz, this was due to Gane's finger entering Aspinall's eye at the end of the first round of the fight.
"MMA Mania" journalist Alex Behunin reported on his social media page that Aspinall was hospitalized.
Due to the fight not taking place, Aspinall retains his UFC championship title.
Tom is 32 years old. Aspinall made his professional mixed martial arts debut in December 2014 and joined the world's strongest promoter in 2020. He has 15 wins and three losses to his name.
Ciryl is 35 years old. The French fighter made his professional MMA debut in August 2018. Gane moved to the North American League in August 2019. He has 13 wins and two losses.