Tom Aspinall’s Ongoing Eye Problems
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall revealed that his vision problems have worsened, more than five weeks after his no-contest bout with Ciryl Gane. The British fighter admitted he may need surgery to fix the lingering issue, which has limited his training and daily life.
“I can barely see properly out of my left eye,” Aspinall said. “It’s been over a month now, and I’m still struggling. Doctors told me it might require a procedure if it doesn’t improve soon.”
Frustration with Ciryl Gane
Aspinall expressed anger toward Gane, accusing him of fighting unfairly and using tactics that led to the dangerous eye injury. He described the French fighter as “a big cheater” and demanded that the UFC take the incident seriously.
“That wasn’t an accident. He did it on purpose,” Aspinall claimed. “There should be consequences for fighters who do things like that, especially at this level.”
Message to Dana White and the UFC
The heavyweight champion also directed his frustration at UFC President Dana White, alleging that the promotion has not supported him enough during recovery. Aspinall criticized the organization's communication and fairness in handling the situation.
“I’ve barely heard from anyone at the UFC,” he said. “It feels like they’ve already moved on, but I’m the one dealing with the damage.”
Possible Next Steps
While awaiting medical clearance, Aspinall said he remains determined to return to competition once fully healed. Still, the uncertainty of his eye condition adds tension to his future in the division.
“All I want is to get back to fighting when my vision’s fixed,” he added. “But right now, I need to focus on my health first.”
Author’s summary: Aspinall accused Ciryl Gane of deliberately causing his eye injury and criticized the UFC for its lack of support as he faces potential surgery and recovery uncertainty.
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