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UFC GOAT doubts Tom Aspinall will ever return to the sport following a conversation with injured star

Tom Aspinall will need a fourth eye surgery and a long recovery after re-aggravating injuries that sidelined his planned title rematch.

  • On Monday, Tom Aspinall officially vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing eye injuries sustained during a bout with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.
  • Aspinall attempted to return at UFC 334, but a training injury setback to his eye forced him to relinquish the belt before competing again.
  • Medical advice requires the 33-year-old to undergo a fourth eye surgery in January; Michael Bisping, who fought with vision issues, noted "Bisping did it practically blind."
  • Interim champion Ciryl Gane currently holds the UFC heavyweight belt, though the UFC has not formally promoted the Frenchman to undisputed champion following the vacancy.
  • Former champion Jon Jones weighed in on the title vacancy from retirement on social media, remaining sidelined from fighting despite his continued influence on UFC discourse.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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