Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight championship after reinjuring eye: 'I'm absolutely gutted'
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight championship due to ongoing complications and reinjury to his right eye, which prevent him from being medically cleared to fight.
- Aspinall has faced multiple setbacks, including a knee injury in 2022 and eye injuries stemming from an incident at UFC 321, despite which he became the longest-reigning interim heavyweight champion.
- After Jon Jones retired and vacated the title, Aspinall was promoted to undisputed champion but has now stepped down to avoid holding up the division and allow other fighters to compete for the belt.
- Ciryl Gane, who holds the interim heavyweight title after defeating Alex Pereira, is the likely candidate to be promoted to undisputed champion following Aspinall's vacancy.
- Aspinall expressed deep disappointment but affirmed his commitment to return to the sport, emphasizing that his dream of competing remains alive despite the current challenges.
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