Aspinall's Career in Doubt
Tom Aspinall issued a sobering update on his UFC future after undergoing another eye surgery, casting doubt over his return to competition. The heavyweight contender's injury concerns come as the division continues to see movement among top contenders. Paddy Pimblett has updated fans on his injury status following his first UFC loss, signaling an intent to return soon.
- The eye surgery addresses lingering effects from a double eye poke he sustained against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October 2025, a bout which was declared a no-contest. - Doctors diagnosed Aspinall with bilateral traumatic Brown syndrome, a condition affecting eye movement that can cause double vision. He has been experiencing significant vision issues, including a constant black spot, double vision that causes nausea, and vertigo when changing directions. - This is not Aspinall's first major injury setback; in July 2022, he suffered a torn MCL, torn meniscus, and ACL damage just 15 seconds into a fight with Curtis Blaydes, which kept him out of competition for a year. - Aspinall was promoted to undisputed heavyweight champion in June 2025 after former champion Jon Jones retired. - The heavyweight division's top contenders include Ciryl Gane and Curtis Blaydes. Aspinall holds a victory over Blaydes, having avenged his injury loss. - Paddy Pimblett's recent injury was a suspected scratched cornea sustained during his first UFC loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. - Pimblett was defeated by unanimous decision in the interim lightweight title fight, during which he was knocked down multiple times and was subsequently taken to the hospital.
