Ciryl Gane has finally broken his silence on the controversial aftermath of his heavyweight title clash with Tom Aspinall, and he's not holding back. The French fighter, set to appear at the White House in June, is firing back at accusations that he intentionally fouled Aspinall during their October showdown.

For those who need a refresher: Aspinall hasn't been cleared for sparring yet, still nursing injuries from eye pokes that cut his first title defense short. Understandably, the Brit was frustrated—not just by how the fight ended, but by the public fallout that followed. But Gane sees things differently.

In a candid interview with RMC Sport Combat, Gane didn't mince words about Aspinall's handling of the situation. "His communication strategy was terrible," Gane said. "Today, he's signed with an agency that I hope helps him with his communication because it was a disaster. Sometimes it's better not to say anything. These things happen. You don't need to overdo it, exaggerate it."

Gane went on to describe Aspinall's reaction as over the top. "The guy was like, 'Ahh, ahh,' acting like he can't drive anymore. He said so many things and spent so much time trying to accuse me of who knows what. It just didn't make sense anymore at a certain point."

While some fans have backed Aspinall's claims that the eye pokes were intentional, others have questioned whether the champion went too far in airing his grievances. Aspinall detailed the severity of his injuries and the lengthy recovery timeline, which left many wondering why there were still doubts about his condition. But Gane feels his opponent could have handled it with more grace.

"Even his own fans must have been like, 'Wow man, that's enough. Relax. These things happen, we've got your back but you should calm down a bit,'" Gane added, suggesting that silence might have been the smarter play.

In the high-stakes world of heavyweight MMA, where every move is scrutinized, this feud is far from over. Whether you're Team Aspinall or Team Gane, one thing's for sure: the drama inside and outside the Octagon keeps the sport as thrilling as ever.