During UFC 321, Tom Aspinall's first defense of his undisputed heavyweight title was marred by an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane, leading to a no-contest ruling. The incident occurred at the end of a competitive first round, with Aspinall visibly distressed and unable to continue fighting. Despite retaining his title, Aspinall expressed frustration over the outcome, stating he couldn't see and highlighting the disappointment of the crowd. Gane, who also felt disheartened by the result, acknowledged the effort both fighters put into the match. UFC president Dana White suggested a rematch could be in the works, given Gane's strong performance. This outcome is particularly frustrating for Aspinall, who had been seen as a rising star in the heavyweight division, especially after a long wait to fight for the undisputed title.