Tom Aspinall announces he is vacating UFC heavyweight title after 'multiple surgeries, accidents and infections' as British fighter admits he's 'absolutely gutted' in emotional social media post

British UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has announced he is vacating the UFC heavyweight title due to health complications, citing multiple surgeries, accidents, and infections. Aspinall last competed in October 2024, when his title defence against Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest following multiple eye pokes. The fighter expressed his disappointment in an emotional social media post, describing himself as 'absolutely gutted' about relinquishing the belt.