Tom Aspinall Diagnosed with Brown’s Syndrome After Bout with Gane

Aspinall Reveals Eye Condition After Gane Fight

British heavyweight Tom Aspinall has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Brown’s syndrome in both eyes following a poke during his fight against Ciryl Gane. The condition affects eye movement due to a problem with the tendon controlling the superior oblique muscle.

Aspinall explained that the injury occurred during their UFC bout and that medical assessments confirmed the issue. As a result, he has not been cleared to resume fighting until further notice. The fighter expressed frustration but said he is focusing on recovery before making any plans for a return.

“I’ve been told I can’t fight for now. It’s a rare condition, but I’m taking it one step at a time,” Aspinall said.

Doctors are monitoring his progress and will determine when it will be safe for him to compete again. Fans and colleagues within the MMA community have shared messages of support as he deals with the diagnosis.

Author’s summary: British UFC fighter Tom Aspinall revealed he has Brown’s syndrome in both eyes after Ciryl Gane’s poke, forcing him to pause his fighting career for recovery and medical evaluation.

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Reuters Reuters — 2025-12-01

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