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Tom Aspinall Eye Injury Update: Latest Medical Diagnosis Puts Aspinall’s UFC Future in a Limbo

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Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed heavyweight title defense ended in nightmare fashion on October 25 in Abu Dhabi. Late in the opening round against Ciryl Gane, the Briton was poked in both eyes, with replays showing Gane’s finger going “knuckle-deep.” Aspinall immediately turned away in visible agony, unable to continue, and the official ruled the fight a no-contest despite the foul being deemed accidental. The 32-year-old champion has not trained or fought since.

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Tom Aspinall Diagnosed With Bilateral Brown’s Syndrome

Aspinall has now shared a medical report revealing a rare and worrying condition: significant bilateral Brown’s syndrome in both eyes. The disorder restricts upward eye movement, especially when looking inward, and has left him with persistent double vision, reduced eye motility, substantial visual field loss and ongoing discomfort. More than a month after the incident, he remains uncleared for an MMA activity.

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Uncertain Road Ahead and Surgery Looming

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Tom Aspinall gave a sobering update: “I’m not in the gym training at the moment. I’m not doing anything MMA-wise. I’m just following the doctor’s orders right now and seeing what happens with the health.” He confirmed he is undergoing specialist treatment and has seen some improvement, but the report warns that periocular steroid injections or surgery may be required if symptoms do not resolve. Such surgery could sideline him throughout 2026.

Despite the frustration, Aspinall’s competitive fire remains intact. He has had no contact with Gane since the fight but made his intentions clear; “I’m obviously very keen to get back and beat this guy up. But I’ve got to be 100% right. So whenever the eye’s good to go, that’s when I’ll do it.”

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For now, the heavyweight division is frozen, with its champion stuck in medical uncertainty, hoping the next few weeks bring the clarity his vision currently lacks.

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