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Through the haze: Tom Aspinall shares uplifting comeback news after eye exam
TL;DR
Tom Aspinall is nearing his return to the UFC after an eye exam. He has not fought since his title defense ended in a no-contest last October.
Key points
- Tom Aspinall is a UFC heavyweight champion
- He hasn't fought since October
- His last title defense ended in a no-contest
- He is getting closer to returning to the Octagon
- He will remain with his current team
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Tom Aspinall to stay with his current team for UFC return
Tom Aspinall is getting closer to his return to the Octagon.
The UFC heavyweight champion hasn’t fought since last October, when his first title defence ended in a no-contest.
Ciryl Gane’s double eye poke forced Tom Aspinall out of action at UFC 321. Since then, the English fighter has had surgery on both eyes and will need medical clearance before stepping back into the cage.
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Tom Aspinall shares the latest update following a recent eye exam
Tom Aspinall shared some encouraging news about his comeback during a recent YouTube video.
“I’ve had a scan,” he said on Sunday. “Things are progressing nicely, which I’m very happy about.”
According to the latest feedback from doctors, the Englishman could soon be cleared for full training if his recovery stays on course.
Aspinall also confirmed that he’s back in the gym and doing regular workouts, though sparring is still off the table for now. His progress has been steady, and there haven’t been any signs of setbacks so far.
UFC gives Tom Aspinall a title shot upon return
While Aspinall’s eye injury has left the heavyweight division in limbo, the UFC moved forward by setting up an interim title bout.
The UFC White House co-main event on June 14 will pit Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane for the interim belt. According to Aspinall, he’s already been promised a unification fight against whichever of those two men comes out on top.
Q&A
When is Tom Aspinall expected to return to the UFC?
Tom Aspinall is getting closer to his return, but a specific date has not been announced yet.
What happened in Tom Aspinall's last fight?
In his last fight, Tom Aspinall's title defense ended in a no-contest.
Is Tom Aspinall still with his current team?
Yes, Tom Aspinall will stay with his current team for his upcoming UFC return.