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UFC news, rumors: Tom Aspinall is 'back training' after eye surgery, Fight Night main event announced
TL;DR
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is back training after undergoing multiple eye surgeries. He is optimistic about his recovery and hopes to be cleared for contact soon.
Key points
- Tom Aspinall is back training after eye surgery.
- He underwent multiple ocular surgeries due to injuries from UFC 321.
- Aspinall is optimistic about his recovery and future.
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Tom Aspinall sees the light at the end of the tunnel. The UFC heavyweight champion has been sidelined since October after eye pokes cut his title defense short and put him in the surgical room. Now he's back to training as his condition improves.
Aspinall underwent multiple ocular surgeries early this year to repair damage caused by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. After consulting with medical experts this week, Aspinall is back in the gym and optimistic about his future.
"We are just on route back from the eye hospital, where today, I've had a scan, and things are progressing f---ing 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."
With no timeline for a return, the promotion booked an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane at the White House. Another significant heavyweight fight takes place at UFC 328 between Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
A title unification is at the front of Aspinall's mind, but he welcomes all challengers. He's itching to fight frequently upon his return after injuries and matchmaking issues cut into his prime.
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Q&A
What injuries did Tom Aspinall sustain that required surgery?
Tom Aspinall sustained eye injuries from eye pokes during his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, which led to multiple ocular surgeries.
When is Tom Aspinall expected to return to sparring after his eye surgery?
Tom Aspinall hopes to be cleared for contact training soon, but he is not yet sparring as he continues his recovery.
What recent updates has Tom Aspinall shared about his recovery?
Tom Aspinall shared that his recovery is progressing well and he is back in the gym training, feeling optimistic about his future in the UFC.
