Tom Aspinall has posted his first video reflecting on what happened at UFC 321 last month.
In his first defense of the undisputed UFC heavyweight title, the champion couldn’t proceed after being concurrently poked in each eyes by Ciryl Gane.
Aspinall’s father provided an update on his son’s health days after the incredibly disappointing end to what the Brit hoped can be the beginning of more regular activity.
The aftermath of the fight saw criticism for each fighters, with some questioning the stoppage while others called for significant rule changes to be made.
After Aspinall shared medical records that showed the damage he suffered, the Brit answered questions from fans via his YouTube channel.
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Do you understand why Tom Aspinall couldn’t proceed at UFC 321?
Tom Aspinall isn’t joyful with how Dana White spoke in regards to the stoppage of his UFC 321 fight
Within the immediate aftermath of UFC 321, there was plenty of talk in regards to the way that the attention pokes were handled before the fight was stopped.
Fans questioned whether Dana White was indignant with Tom Aspinall after he said within the post-fight press conference that “Tom didn’t wish to proceed.”
This implies that it was a matter of whether he desired to fairly than if he physically could attributable to the damage that had already been done.
The UFC heavyweight champion’s first YouTube video because the eye poke addressed the comments that were made by the promotion’s president, which led to fans criticizing Aspinall.
“Well listen, I didn’t proceed and I’ll let you know why I didn’t proceed, because I’m not a f—— dummy,” Aspinall said. “I’m not gonna go on the market and fight top-of-the-line strikers on the earth if I can’t see with any eye… When it’s a foul, why am I going to place my health in danger once I can’t see in any respect.”
Aspinall then laughed when he was asked, “So that you’re not too joyful then on what the president of the organization is saying towards it?”
“Well, what do you’re thinking that?” Aspinall replied.
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Tom Aspinall comments on how he sees things playing out with the UFC in the longer term
It was identified in Tom Aspinall’s video that he’s at all times stepped up for the UFC, whether it was taking a brief notice fight for the interim title or waiting patiently throughout nearly all of 2025.
The champion was asked how he sees things going forward with the UFC and replied that he has other priorities to take care of.
“I believe without delay, we’ve just got to concentrate on our health. We’ve just got to get every part back to normal. Follow the doctor’s orders and that’s all I can control without delay. So, we’ll cross that bridge once I’m feeling higher and every part’s right.”
Aspinall didn’t provide an update on when he’d prefer to return, though he’s wanting to get back within the gym as soon as possible once he’s cleared to accomplish that.