UFC president Dana White has officially confirmed that he plans to rebook the Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane rematch following the controversial ending to their heavyweight clash at UFC 321. The fight ended in a no-contest after an accidental eye poke left Aspinall unable to continue, leaving both fighters without closure.
White, speaking after the event, did not hide his frustration but made it clear that a second fight is already in the works. “I feel the way everybody feels, great showing, shitty ending,” White said. “After the Jon Jones fight, a lot of people wrote Ciryl Gane off, but he looked damn good tonight. It looked like we were in for a few rounds, and it was going to be a good fight.”
When asked if the UFC would move quickly to rebook the matchup, White confirmed the plan. “Yeah. Total pain in the ass, but yes,” he admitted. “What makes sense is to do the rematch. Anything can happen, but right here, right now, the rematch makes sense. Both guys are not injured, other than whatever’s wrong with his eye. We’ll make it happen as soon as possible.”
Why Dana White Wants to Run It Back
The UFC heavyweight title picture has been unsettled in recent months. Aspinall’s rise to the top came after previous champions vacated or were sidelined, and Gane entered UFC 321 looking to reclaim his position among the elite. White’s insistence on the rematch highlights his desire for clarity in the division.
By acknowledging the unfortunate ending and praising Gane’s renewed performance, White sent a clear message that both men deserve another chance to settle the score. “After the Jon Jones fight, a lot of people wrote Ciryl off,” White reiterated, “but he looked great tonight.”
The Aspinall vs Gane rematch is now positioned to bring resolution to one of the UFC’s most talked-about heavyweight rivalries.
Jon Jones Trolls Tom Aspinall After UFC 321
While Dana White was focused on rebooking the rematch, Jon Jones used the moment to throw a jab at Tom Aspinall online. Following the chaotic ending of UFC 321, Jones changed his Instagram profile picture to a duck wearing an eye patch, a pointed reference to Aspinall’s eye injury and past remarks accusing Jones of “ducking” him.
The image quickly drew attention for its timing and humor, continuing Jones’s history of mind games with potential rivals. Although Jones did not directly call out Aspinall, his post left little room for interpretation.
At the same time, Jones responded to a challenge from Alex Pereira, writing on X, “Alex, I’d be down to bring the highest skill level to the White House. I appreciate the respect you showed. Let’s dance.” The move suggests Jones is focused on a potential super fight with Pereira rather than revisiting a matchup with Aspinall anytime soon.
What Comes Next for the Heavyweight Division
With Dana White confirming the Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane rematch, the heavyweight division finally has a clear direction. Aspinall will get the opportunity to erase the memory of UFC 321 and prove himself as the rightful champion. Gane, rejuvenated and confident after his strong showing, gets another chance to reclaim gold.
Meanwhile, Jon Jones’s trolling keeps him in the conversation without committing to a heavyweight title fight. Whether Jones ultimately faces Aspinall, Pereira, or retires as one of the sport’s greats, he still manages to stay relevant towards the division.
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