Gane calls Aspinall's cheating claim an opinion
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- Tom Aspinall called Cyyl Gane a "big cheater" after their October fight was ruled a no‑contest due to an accidental eye poke.
- Cyyl Gane said the accusation is merely Aspinall's opinion, noting the referee did not intervene and that he respects the rules.
- Tom Aspinall suffered double vision, black spots, vertigo and was diagnosed with a rare eye condition requiring surgery in February.
- Cyyl Gane is slated to fight Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250 on Monday.
- Tom Aspinall is back in training but not yet cleared for contact and will face the winner of the Pereira fight once fit.
Why it matters: Gane's dismissal of the cheating claim keeps his reputation intact and clears the path for his interim heavyweight title bout, while Aspinall's eye injury and delayed clearance postpone his comeback, leaving him to await the winner of the Pereira fight for a potential future matchup.
