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Demetrious Johnson Defends Ciryl Gane After Eye Poke in Loss to Tom Aspinall

Former flyweight champion Johnson defended Gane (13-2) following his accidental eye poke against Aspinall (15-3) in the main event, where Aspinall retained the heavyweight title after a no-contest at UFC 321. “It’s MMA, a natural reaction when somebody comes toward you,” Johnson said, explaining that open hands are common in striking sports like Muay Thai, where balance and timing matter.