Aspinall mocks Poatan's controversy in a video about his 'special preparation' to face Ciryl Gane in the UFC.

Aspinall with an eye injury after a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Tom Aspinall adopted a humorous approach to comment on the controversy involving Alex Poatan at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event, held on June 14th, the Brazilian was knocked out by Ciryl Gane after a series of strikes that he himself classified as illegal. On a collision course with the Frenchman, the British champion used a humorous approach to show that he is prepared for possible fouls from his rival.

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In a video posted on social media, Tom Aspinall checked in to face Ciryl Gane , highlighting measures to avoid any irregularities. In the images, the Briton appears wearing a steel groin protector to protect himself from low blows and a helmet to avoid impacts to the back of the neck, points that were decisive in the controversy involving Alex Poatan.

Watch Tom Aspinall's humorous video.

Tom Aspinall is preparing for absolutely everything in the Ciryl Gane rematch 😭

“Training for the rematch has begun.”

(via @AspinallMMA ) pic.twitter.com/VFolKOrG7S

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 23, 2026

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