Tom
Aspinall is preparing for a rematch against Ciryl
Gane.
Aspinall (15-3) recently posted a video mocking Gane (14-2)
over his reputation for using illegal shots. Aspinall posted a clip
showing Gane hitting opponents with low blows, eye pokes and
back-of-the-head shots. Aspinall then shows himself wearing a
metallic groin guard and a motorcycle helmet to shield himself
against Gane.
“Training for the rematch has begun,” Aspinall wrote in the caption
of an Instagram post.
Gane has been accused of throwing illegal blows on multiple
occasions. Gane challenged Pereira for the heavyweight title at
UFC
320 this past October. The fight ended in an unfortunate no
contest after a double eye poke from Gane in the first round
rendered Aspinall unable to continue. With Aspinall sidelined due
to his eye injury, Gane fought Alex
Pereira for the interim heavyweight title earlier this month.
While Gane finished “Poatan” in the second round, the Frenchman has
been accused of throwing several back-of-the-head shots in the
finishing sequence. Gane is now expected to challenge Aspinall in a
title unifier when the Englishman returns to action.