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Dana White Says He Meant No Disrespect in Comments on Tom Aspinall’s Eye Injury

White says he was relaying staff reports rather than questioning Aspinall’s decision to stop.

Overview

  • At the UFC 323 post-fight press conference, White reiterated he is not a doctor and said his earlier remarks about Aspinall’s eyes being okay were based on updates he received.
  • He said UFC personnel have been checking on Aspinall and making sure he has access to any needed specialists.
  • White confirmed Aspinall has been dealing primarily with UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell since UFC 321.
  • Aspinall remains sidelined with documented eye and orbital injuries following Ciryl Gane’s eye poke that resulted in a no contest, and there is no return timetable.
  • White previously clarified that Aspinall did not suffer a detached retina, and reactions to the champion’s public response have been mixed, including criticism from Ben Askren.