All articles tagged with #eye injury
Ilia Topuria lost a brutal main-event TKO to Justin Gaethje at Freedom 250 in the White House, reportedly losing vision in both eyes and being hospitalized. Dana White said there are no immediate plans to book another fight, but Topuria vowed to recover and push for a rematch once he’s healthy.
Tom Aspinall says he’s counting the days to return after an eye injury from Ciryl Gane ended their heavyweight title defense in a no-contest. He addresses Dana White’s remarks, announces a new Matchroom Boxing management deal with Eddie Hearn, and notes his healing will take “a couple of months” more, delaying sparring or a comeback as the heavyweight picture waits for clarity.
Tom Aspinall says he’s close to full clearance from his eye issues, has returned to training (not sparring yet), and expects to fight the winner of Pereira vs. Gane for his comeback. With no fixed return date, the UFC has created an interim heavyweight title to be decided by Pereira and Gane in the co‑main event of UFC White House, and Aspinall is ready to face the winner once cleared as the division adds new challengers.
Cody Rhodes sustained a gruesome eye injury during WrestleMania 42 after defeating Randy Orton to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship; backstage footage showed a swollen eye being treated, and a post‑show update indicated he was not medically cleared to continue.
Cody Rhodes suffered an eye injury during his WrestleMania 42 match with Randy Orton, with video showing a bloodied face and a swollen left eye; he could be placed in concussion protocol for three days after taking the Punt Kick, and WWE canceled his scheduled WWE World appearance, informing ticket holders that photo ops/autographs were cancelled; no further updates on his condition at press time.
WWE released footage of Cody Rhodes’s graphic eye injury from WrestleMania 42, revealing a swollen left eye and placing him in concussion protocol; his post‑show meet-and-greet was canceled as UFC—err WWE—plans for future Rhodes vs. Orton programs and potential matches at Backlash and other summer events continue to be discussed, with status on Rhodes still unclear.
A federal jury awarded $11.8 million to Isaac Castellanos, a Dodgers fan blinded in one eye when LAPD fired less-lethal projectiles into a Downtown crowd during the 2020 World Series celebration; the verdict ends a long-running lawsuit alleging excessive force, with potential tripling under state law, though appeals and city approvals remain to come.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who can pursue a trade, has reportedly regained full vision in his injured right eye, potentially boosting his market. Minnesota Vikings are the early frontrunner to acquire him, with mutual interest and a history of prior covetousness from their coach. If health remains clear, the trade market could heat up as Minnesota seeks competition for their starter, currently McCarthy.
Kamila Sellier, Poland’s short-track speed skater, required emergency facial surgery after a rival’s blade slashed her eye during the women's 1500m at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. She was stretchered off, later posted a hospital selfie, and said she’s doing okay as doctors repair the damaged bone and conduct eye-movement tests.
A 21-year-old Santa Ana protester says a federal agent’s less-lethal round blinded his left eye; doctors found plastic, metal, and glass fragments in the eye and near his carotid artery. He was charged with disorderly conduct, while DHS notes two officers were injured in the operation.
At a Santa Ana anti-ICE protest, DHS officers fired less-lethal rounds from above, blinding a second demonstrator, Britain Rodriguez, who described severe eye injuries and ongoing recovery, while 21-year-old Kaden Rummler also was struck in the face with shrapnel and other injuries; DHS officials claim rioters attacked officers and downplay injuries, while witnesses and local leaders condemn the force used at the demonstration and highlight concerns about crowd-control tactics.
A protest outside a Santa Ana federal immigration building over the Minneapolis shooting escalated when a federal officer fired a crowd-control projectile at close range, injuring 21-year-old Kaden Rummler who lost sight in his left eye and underwent extensive surgery; fellow demonstrators and family say he is permanently blind in that eye, while DHS officials described the scene as violent and two protesters were arrested for assault on a federal officer and disorderly conduct.
A Department of Homeland Security agent fired less-lethal rounds at protesters in Santa Ana, injuring a 21-year-old demonstrator who is now permanently blind in one eye. Doctors found shrapnel and metal fragments with near-artery proximity, requiring lifelong monitoring. DHS and local police offer conflicting narratives about who threw objects, and video shows agents approaching and a protester being dragged into a federal building as others intervene. The injured protester, Kaden Rummler, and fellow Dare to Struggle members are calling for accountability while authorities review the incident; another protester, Skye Jones, was arrested during the event linked to protests over an ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota.
Joe Rogan discusses the uncertain future of UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who is facing multiple eye surgeries after a no-contest fight with Ciryl Gane, raising concerns about his potential to fight again and the current shallow state of the heavyweight division.
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will miss the season finale due to an orbital fracture and vision issues from a freak accident in Week 6, ending his season early. Despite limited play and injury setbacks, Richardson remains optimistic about his future in the NFL, with plans for further recovery and training.