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Here are the main points summarized:
During the interview, Tom Aspinall and the host analyze a video clip from the first round of the fight.
Recorded Count: This clip, compiled by Tom's team, displays and counts the multiple times (at least five) Ciryl Gane extended his fingers toward Aspinall's eyes.
Aspinall's Conclusion: Aspinall uses this footage as proof that Gane was intentionally cheating and aiming to compromise his vision in almost every striking exchange [04:06 - 05:20].
1. Injury Status and Recovery
- Diagnosis and Progress: Aspinall states that the situation with his right eye is "still ongoing". He has undergone various tests and consultations with specialists, surgeons, and doctors to treat the injury.
- Immediate Future: The fighter is not allowed to train and is following doctor's orders. He mentions there is talk about the possibility of surgery on the eye.
- UFC Support: Aspinall says that Hunter Campbell from the UFC reached out to offer help with doctors.
2. The Eye Poke Incident and Accusations
- The Foul: He reports being eye-poked twice in the fight, with the second being a severe double eye poke with his fingers "knuckle deep" in both eyes.
- Pre-Foul Fight Perception: Tom felt the fight was going according to plan and had high respect for Ciryl Gane, whom he considers a very talented opponent with good defense. He expected a long, tough, five-round fight.
- Cheating Accusations: Aspinall believes the eye poke was not accidental. After rewatching the fight, he alleges that Gane was intentionally trying to poke him in the eyes during almost every striking exchange. He calls Gane a "big cheater" and mentions that even Jon Jones had noted Gane's use of dirty tactics in other fights.
3. Controversy and MMA Rules
- Decision to Stop the Fight: The fighter explains that he did not continue the fight because he couldn't see due to an illegal move/foul. He is not a "dummy" who would fight one of the world's best strikers with double vision.
- Criticism of Dana White: Aspinall expresses dissatisfaction with the comments made by the organization's president (Dana White), who suggested that Tom "didn't want to continue" the fight.
- Lack of Punishment: He criticizes the lack of punishment for fouls in MMA, mentioning that even one referee (Jason Herzog) stated that "the best thing about fouling is it works". He calls for changes to the sport's rules regarding fouls.
4. Feelings and Message to Fans
- Frustration: Aspinall is frustrated about training for six months for the fight, following a 15-month layoff, only to be stopped by an illegal move that left him with almost no vision for about six weeks.
- Message: He thanks the positive supporters and promises there will be more content on the channel while he is unable to train.
During the interview, Tom Aspinall and the host analyze a video clip from the first round of the fight.
Recorded Count: This clip, compiled by Tom's team, displays and counts the multiple times (at least five) Ciryl Gane extended his fingers toward Aspinall's eyes.
Aspinall's Conclusion: Aspinall uses this footage as proof that Gane was intentionally cheating and aiming to compromise his vision in almost every striking exchange [04:06 - 05:20].
