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Tom Aspinall gives update on injury and return, planning to face winner of Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane
TL;DR
Tom Aspinall is recovering from eye issues after a no-contest at UFC 321. He plans to face the winner of the upcoming match between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
Key points
- Tom Aspinall is recovering from eye issues.
- He suffered a no-contest at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane.
- Aspinall is back in training but not yet sparring.
- He plans to fight the winner of Pereira vs. Gane.
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ABU DHABI, UAE - OCTOBER 25: Tom Aspinall (red) of UK competes against French fighter Ciryl Gane (blue) in the Men's heavyweight category during the UFC 321 Mixed Martial Arts event held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on October 25, 2025. (Photo by Waleed Zein/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images
Tom Aspinall has nearly recovered from his eye issues.
In October, Aspinall made the first defense of his undisputed heavyweight title in a disastrous bout at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane. After suffering an eye poke near the end of the first round, Aspinall was unable to continue, resulting in a no-contest. Since then, the heavyweight champion has dealt with a myriad of eye issues, rendering him unable to compete, but his long journey back to health is nearly complete.
“We are just on route back from the eye hospital, where today, I’ve had a scan, and things are progressing f*cking nicely, which I’m very happy about,” Aspinall said in a YouTube video on Sunday. “They’re saying, pretty soon, if things keep moving in the right direction, I will be cleared for contact. I am back in the gym, I am back training, [but] not sparring just yet. But if things keep going the way they’re going, we are back.
Given the lack of a definitive timeline for his return, the UFC opted to create an interim heavyweight title during Aspinall’s absence, which will be fought for by Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White House. And given his recent good news, Aspinall expects to face the winner of that fight for his return.
“Everyone keeps asking when I’m going to fight,” Aspinall said. “The obvious answer is the other two guys, Alex and Ciryl, have to fight for the interim title. I’m obviously going to fight the winner. The UFC has told me that I’m fighting the winner. So, first and foremost, I should get my health right, which is on the right track. … I have to wait for that to be done, and we fight the winner. Simple as that. …
Q&A
What is the status of Tom Aspinall's injury recovery?
Tom Aspinall is nearly recovered from his eye issues and is back in training, awaiting clearance for contact.
When did Tom Aspinall last fight and what happened?
Tom Aspinall last fought on October 25, 2025, at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane, resulting in a no-contest due to an eye poke.
Who will Tom Aspinall fight next?
Tom Aspinall plans to face the winner of the upcoming match between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
What did Tom Aspinall say about his recovery?
Aspinall expressed optimism about his recovery, stating that his progress is going well and he is back training.