BREAKING: UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is facing serious vision issues following a brutal eye poke during his title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 last weekend. In a shocking turn of events, Aspinall’s father and head coach, Andy Aspinall, revealed troubling details about his son’s condition, stating that he currently “can’t see anything” out of his right eye.
This devastating injury occurred on Saturday when Gane accidentally poked Aspinall’s eyes during a first-round exchange. The fight, which ended prematurely, has been officially ruled as the first no contest in UFC title fight history. As a result, the heavyweight division remains in disarray, with fans and analysts eager for updates on Aspinall’s health.
In a video posted to Aspinall’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, Andy stated, “It’s not good. His right eye, he can’t see anything. It’s just gray.” He added that while Aspinall’s left eye has some vision—estimated at 50 percent—it is still severely compromised. “He went about four letters down the chart and then he couldn’t see letters,” Andy reported, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Following the incident, Aspinall was hospitalized and has since been undergoing a series of tests to assess the long-term effects of the eye poke. Andy confirmed that while his son avoided any bone damage, the full extent of the injury remains unclear. “Hopefully it will be alright, but it might not be,” he cautioned, highlighting the emotional strain on the family.
UFC CEO Dana White has indicated that the organization plans to rebook the highly anticipated matchup between Aspinall and Gane once the champion’s health is stabilized. However, a potential date for this rematch is pending, as both Aspinall and his team await further medical evaluations.
This developing story underscores the physical risks fighters face in the octagon and the profound impact injuries can have on their careers and lives. Fans and supporters are rallying around Aspinall, hoping for a swift recovery and a return to the sport he loves.
Stay tuned for more updates on Tom Aspinall’s condition as this story unfolds.
