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Dana White Plans Aspinall–Gane Rematch as Jon Jones Intensifies Criticism of Champ

White says doctors found no detached retina and the title fight will be rebooked once Tom Aspinall is medically cleared.

Overview

  • UFC 321’s main event was ruled a no-contest at 4:35 of Round 1 after Ciryl Gane’s accidental double eye poke left Tom Aspinall unable to continue.
  • Jon Jones labeled Aspinall a "one-trick pony," calling his wrestling and jiu-jitsu "incredibly overrated" and asserting the champion "couldn’t touch Ciryl Gane."
  • Jones further questioned Aspinall’s resolve on the NoScripts podcast, claiming he "immediately quits" when hurt and citing past bouts as examples.
  • Jones amplified his jabs outside the cage, switching his social-media avatar to a duck with an eye patch and appearing at an event on a horse outfitted with an eye patch.
  • Official UFC Stats showed Gane landed 30 significant strikes to Aspinall’s 27 and stuffed a takedown before the stoppage, while Aspinall has since undergone eye evaluations and reported short-term vision issues.