UFC champ Aspinall to have multiple eye surgeries

"UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is moving forward with multiple eye surgeries, as he continues to deal with the fallout of injuries sustained during a title fight against Ciryl Gane in October. Aspinall (15-3) will have completed surgeries on both eyes by mid-January, according to statements given on his YouTube channel."

""By the time this [statement] goes out, I'll probably have surgery on one eye already," said Aspinall, in a video released on Sunday. "Next surgery is coming mid-January. So, we're working towards getting back. That's the plan." Aspinall's first title defense ended in a no-contest, when he was unable to continue after what was officially ruled an accidental eye-poke. In the months since, Aspinall has come out and said he believes Gane committed the foul on purpose."

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will undergo multiple eye surgeries, with both eyes expected to be treated by mid-January. The 32-year-old (15-3) has been inactive since sustaining eye injuries when Ciryl Gane poked him during their title fight at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Aspinall reports lingering double vision and restricted eye movement after the injury. He has said he believes Gane committed the foul intentionally. The first title defense was ruled a no-contest after Aspinall could not continue. The UFC has expressed interest in rebooking the heavyweight rematch once Aspinall is cleared for training.

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