Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since multiple eye pokes halted his clash with Ciryl Gane. Now, after several grueling surgeries he deems even worse than a vasectomy, he reflects on his recovery and the surprising backlash from fans.

Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, has faced stinging criticism after a double eye poke at UFC 321. A UFC legend labeled his complaints “whiny,” prompting heated debate within the MMA community.

UFC President Dana White has revealed a significant addition to UFC 321—a vacant strawweight title fight. Mackenzie Dern (15-5) and Virna Jandiroba (22-3) will compete to become the next champion, marking one of the most anticipated showdowns in the division.