Aspinall vacates UFC title amid ongoing eye issues

Tom Aspinall has vacated his UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing eye complications stemming from an eye poke he suffered during his no contest against Ciryl Gane last October. The British fighter (15-3) had returned to sparring and secured a new fight date, but a training accident caused further damage to his right eye, requiring additional recovery time. Aspinall confirmed the decision via social media on Monday, stating he cannot currently receive medical clearance to compete following multiple surgeries, accidents, and infections.