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Cruz and Dillashaw: Don’t blame Ciryl Gane for people getting poked in the eyes!

Dominick Cruz had T.J. Dillashaw on his YouTube show recently to chum it up and talk about lots of stuff going on in the UFC right now. If you’re an old head, like me, you know this is notable since…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
Cruz and Dillashaw: Don’t blame Ciryl Gane for people getting poked in the eyes!
Key Things to Know
  • Dominick Cruz and T.J. Dillashaw argued that Ciryl Gane should not be blamed for eye pokes during fights.
  • Cruz stated that getting poked in the eye reflects a fighter's own defensive mistake rather than an opponent's intentional foul.
  • Dillashaw maintained that Gane is not an intentional cheater and defended referee Herb Dean from public backlash.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC champions Dominick Cruz and T.J. Dillashaw defended Ciryl Gane against accusations of being an intentional cheater regarding cage fouls during an appearance on Cruz's YouTube show. Cruz argued that avoiding eye pokes is ultimately a fighter's own defensive responsibility. Dillashaw agreed, stating that Gane does not commit fouls intentionally and noted that criticism escalated following Gane's bout against Alex Pereira.

Writer Tim Edwards strongly disagreed with Cruz's stance, arguing against blaming opponents who suffer fouls. Edwards asserted that Gane's fouls stem from carelessness enabled by lax officiating, which previously contributed to a significant injury suffered by Tom Aspinall.

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