All articles tagged with #eye poke
Merab Dvalishvili says Ilia Topuria fought essentially blind after an eye poke and resulting damage in the UFC main event with Justin Gaethje; Topuria pushed hard but lost, vows to rebound and seek a rematch, with Dvalishvili confident he’ll reclaim the belt when healthy.
On his Believe You Me podcast, Michael Bisping questions Tom Aspinall's unclear comeback timetable after an eye injury from a Ciryl Gane eye poke, noting his own retina-surgery experience and suggesting promoter politics (Eddie Hearn vs. Dana White) may be affecting Aspinall's sidelining; Aspinall has been out for more than six months with no clear return date.
Paddy Pimblett has returned to contact training just over a week after UFC 324's interim lightweight title bout with Justin Gaethje, saying there are no major injuries but a suspected scratched cornea from eye-pokes; he posted training updates and aims to return in the summer, with Benoit Saint-Denis suggested as a potential next opponent.
Tom Aspinall responds to Dana White's criticism over his fight with Ciryl Gane, explaining he didn't continue after an illegal eye poke because he couldn't see, emphasizing his focus on health and safety, and accusing Gane of cheating during the fight. Aspinall is still recovering from eye injuries and is unsure when he can rematch Gane.
Tom Aspinall mocked Ciryl Gane on social media with Halloween-themed posts after their UFC fight ended in a no-contest due to an eye poke, revealing he’s still dealing with eye injury issues and seeing a doctor.
Alex Pereira defended Tom Aspinall against accusations of faking an eye injury at UFC 321, emphasizing that only Aspinall knows what happened and highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the incident. The fight ended in a no contest after Gane poked Aspinall in the eye, leading to debate about whether Aspinall quit or was genuinely injured. Pereira's comments add to the ongoing discussion about the fight's controversial ending.
Sean O'Malley posted a satirical video on X demonstrating how to perform an eye poke in MMA, warning viewers to use the technique at their own risk. The video comments on the prevalence of fouls like eye pokes in MMA, referencing recent controversies and the history of such fouls among top fighters, highlighting ongoing issues with refereeing and sportsmanship in the sport.
Following a controversial eye poke incident at UFC 321 that led to a no contest and raised safety concerns, former UFC star Josh Thomson suggests that the UFC is likely to implement rule changes soon, possibly before UFC 322, to prevent such incidents in the future.
T.J. Dillashaw criticized Tom Aspinall for possibly taking the easy way out after a no-contest at UFC 321 caused by an eye poke from Ciryl Gane, questioning Aspinall's injury assessment and suggesting he might return better prepared for their rematch.
Tom Aspinall remains without vision in his right eye three days after an accidental eye poke by Cyril Gane during UFC 321, raising concerns about safety in MMA and prompting calls for improved protective measures.
UFC fighter Tom Aspinall faced criticism after an eye poke by Ciryl Gane led to a no-contest at UFC 321, but UFC legend Matt Brown defended Aspinall, emphasizing that fighters shouldn't be forced to continue after egregious fouls and criticizing the public and analyst reactions that suggest he should have fought through the injury.
Tom Aspinall's fight with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 ended prematurely due to an eye poke, leading to calls for an immediate rematch, with some experts suggesting Aspinall might refuse to fight Gane again due to the foul, while others, including Dana White and Daniel Cormier, advocate for a quick rematch to settle the contest.
The UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ended controversially after Aspinall was poked in both eyes and unable to continue, leading to criticism and debate over whether he quit or was genuinely unable to fight. Aspinall's cornerman defended him, emphasizing his safety and well-being, while some critics questioned his decision, though footage and Aspinall's own videos suggest he was in significant pain. Dana White hinted at a potential rematch, suggesting the fight's outcome was disputed.
Belal Muhammad advocates for stricter UFC rules on eye pokes, calling for immediate point deductions to prevent injuries like those he experienced and witnessed in recent fights, aiming to enhance fighter safety.
Jim Miller strongly criticizes Ciryl Gane for intentionally eye poking Tom Aspinall at UFC 321, emphasizing that such fouls are controllable and should be punished, and expressing frustration over the lack of penalties for fouling fighters.