‘The reality is he might not ever fight again’: Joe Rogan speculates on Tom Aspinall’s future as eye surgery looms
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Key Points:
- UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall remains sidelined due to severe eye injuries sustained in his UFC 321 main event no-contest against Ciryl Gane, with multiple surgeries expected and no clear return timeline.
- Joe Rogan expressed concern on his podcast about Aspinall’s uncertain future in the sport, highlighting the complexity of eye injuries and the possibility that Aspinall may never fight again.
- Aspinall has a history of injuries, including a knee injury loss in 2022, but had been on a winning streak before the recent setback; Rogan emphasized that Aspinall should not be blamed for the situation given the severity of his injuries.
- The UFC heavyweight division is currently lacking star power and depth, making Aspin
