Furious Aspinall retains title in eye poke no contest
Summary
Tom Aspinall's first defense of his UFC heavyweight title ended without a clear result due to an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane during their fight in Abu Dhabi. The referee stopped the fight as Aspinall could not continue, leading to a "no contest," meaning no winner or loser. Both fighters expressed disappointment at the outcome.Key Facts
- Tom Aspinall defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in Abu Dhabi.
- The fight was stopped in the first round due to an accidental eye poke from Gane.
- Aspinall could not continue fighting because he couldn't see after being poked in both eyes.
- The referee called the fight a "no contest," which means the foul was unintentional.
- Both Aspinall and Gane showed frustration and disappointment with the result.
- Aspinall was defending his title for the first time after becoming the champion when Jon Jones retired.
- This fight was seen as significant for the future of the UFC's heavyweight division.
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