{"id":639018,"date":"2025-10-25T22:37:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T21:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=639018"},"modified":"2025-10-25T22:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T21:37:35","slug":"tom-aspinall-injury-update-what-happened-to-tom-aspinall-why-was-ufc-321-main-event-called-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/tom-aspinall-injury-update-what-happened-to-tom-aspinall-why-was-ufc-321-main-event-called-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Aspinall Injury Update- What Happened to Tom Aspinall and Why Was the UFC 321 Main Event Called Off?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UFC <\/a>heavyweight division has simmered with uncertainty since Jon Jones’ abrupt retirement earlier this year, thrusting Tom Aspinall into the undisputed champion’s spotlight without a defining victory. Fans and analysts buzzed with anticipation for UFC 321’s main event at Etihad Arena, pitting Aspinall against Ciryl Gane in a long-brewing rivalry. The Brit, who captured the interim title in November 2023 and defended it against Curtis Blaydes last summer, entered as the favorite to solidify his reign. Yet questions loomed; if Aspinall could prove that he’s a true heavyweight champ and survive five-round war, or if Gane would pull off an upset. However, a Tom Aspinall eye poke shut down the fight immediately. Let’s find out more. <\/p>

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