Tom Aspinall diagnosed with rare eye condition after accidental UFC injury

Tom Aspinall Diagnosed with Rare Eye Condition

Tom Aspinall has been diagnosed with a rare eye condition following an accidental eye poke that brought an abrupt end to his UFC heavyweight title defense against Ciryl Gane in October. The incident forced the fight to stop prematurely, leaving fans concerned for the British fighter’s health and future in the sport.

Aspinall has since undergone medical evaluation, which revealed complications stemming from the impact. Doctors confirmed that the condition requires careful treatment and recovery time, although full details about the diagnosis have not been disclosed publicly.

“It was an unfortunate accident, but my main focus now is healing and coming back stronger,” Aspinall reportedly shared after the fight.

UFC officials and fans have expressed their support for Aspinall as he faces this unexpected challenge in his career.


Author’s summary: After an accidental eye poke ended his UFC title bout, Tom Aspinall was diagnosed with a rare eye condition that now demands careful treatment and recovery.

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Sky Sports Sky Sports — 2025-12-01

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