Cyril Gane: ''Eye Pokes Happen Every Weekend!''

UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane fired back at former titleholder Tom Aspinall, labeling him as "mentally fragile" during a recent interview on Zack Nani TV. The ongoing feud dates back to their fight at UFC 321, which ended in a no-contest after Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in the eyes. Aspinall recently vacated his title due to ongoing eye issues, but Gane remains heavily frustrated by how his rival handled the situation publicly.

During the interview, Gane openly mocked Aspinall's long-term reaction to the cage foul. "We knew he was fragile mentally. We had guessed it, we suspected it," Gane stated firmly. The Frenchman noted that while a fighter has a right to stop if they feel pain, Aspinall over-communicated his injuries to fans. "The guy complains a bit too much," Gane added.

 

 

 

 

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Gane minimized the impact of the foul, noting that eye pokes occur regularly in the sport, and argued that Aspinall's public complaints have harmed his own trajectory. With Gane now holding the undisputed title and preparing for his next defense, this pointed exchange ensures the rivalry between the two heavyweights remains intense.