Tom Aspinall Not Medically Cleared; Calls Ciryl Gane a Cheater
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has yet to receive medical clearance to resume full training. He continues to experience symptoms following an eye injury that occurred during his bout with Ciryl Gane.
According to reports, the injury resulted from what Aspinall described as an illegal eye poke. Because of recurring issues with his vision, the fighter is considering undergoing surgery to ensure proper recovery and avoid long-term complications.
Aspinall expressed his frustration about the incident and labeled Gane “a cheater,” emphasizing that the eye poke had lasting consequences on his performance and recovery timeline. The situation has temporarily paused his preparations for future title defenses.
“It’s been tough. I still haven’t been cleared, and that poke wasn’t accidental,” Aspinall stated when discussing his condition.
Possible Next Steps
Medical professionals are set to reassess Aspinall’s condition in the coming weeks to determine whether surgical intervention is necessary. If cleared, he plans to return to training as soon as possible and defend his title in 2025.
Author’s summary: Tom Aspinall remains sidelined after an eye poke from Ciryl Gane, calling his opponent a cheater while considering surgery for lasting eye damage.
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