UFC CEO Dana White has indicated that the promotion wants to get the fight rebooked as soon as possible<\/a>, but Aspinall\u2019s latest update makes it sound like fans will have to wait a bit before seeing him return to the cage to settle things with Gane. <\/p>\n Tom Aspinall Details Medical Procedures Needed To Fix Eye Injuries<\/p>\n Speaking to Ariel Helwani<\/a> this week, Aspinall revealed that he still hasn\u2019t returned to training and is facing some alarming medical prospects as he tries to get back to full health.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Ex-UFC champ shuts down report of Ronda Rousey vs. Katie Taylor boxing match<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSo obviously, I wanna get back as soon as possible,” Aspinall expliained. “That\u2019s the plan. But also with eyes, you\u2019ve gotta be careful. So, they don\u2019t really know when I\u2019m gonna be back at the moment. I\u2019m still like not even cleared to train or do anything. They\u2019re talking about doing surgery on both eyes\u2026I have to get an injection in the eyeball soon. So, I\u2019m not looking forward to that. So, I don\u2019t really know at this point. I don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n Tom Aspinall (blue gloves) reacts to beating Sergei Pavlovich (red gloves) during UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images<\/p>\n UFC 321 marked Aspinall first fight in over a year, as he spent a lengthy period of time waiting for a title unification bout with Jon Jones that never materialized. <\/p>\n The 32-year-old successfully defended his interim belt once against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, and later that year Jones defended his heavyweight strap against Stipe Miocic before announcing his retirement last summer. <\/p>\n Will The UFC Book An Interim Heavyweight Title Fight?<\/p>\n The No Contest result at UFC 321 means that Aspinall retained the heavyweight belt, but it unfortunately doesn\u2019t sound as if the Englishman will be running things back with Gane any time soon. <\/p>\n READ MORE: 2 banger fights reportedly set for UFC’s return to Mexico in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve just been doing like bits of weights, like bodybuilding weights. And just little bit of cardio as well, but I\u2019m still \u2013 cause I\u2019ve got double vision. If like I change direction too quick, I start getting really dizzy and stuff. So I\u2019ve just been doing a little bit of cardio, a little bit of jogging, little bit on the bike, and stuff like that. Nothing to brag about, mate.\u201d<\/p>\n Tom Aspinall (red gloves) reacts after defeating Marcin Tybura (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. | Per Haljestam-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Promoted to undisputed heavyweight champion upon Jones\u2019 retirement, Aspinall may face the prospect of seeing another interim UFC heavyweight champion crowned<\/a> if he isn\u2019t able to return during the first half of next year. <\/p>\n Fellow UFC titleholder Ilia Topuria claimed the lightweight belt at UFC 317 in June, but the UFC already decided to book an interim title fight between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje for UFC 324 after Topuria publically stated that he won\u2019t be available for the promotion\u2019s early 2026 slate on Paramount. <\/p>\n More MMA Knockout News<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0MMA fighter flatlines opponent with knee for brutal 12-second knockout<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Cristiano Ronaldo invests in MMA promotion part-owned by UFC star Ilia Topuria<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Daughter of ex-UFC heavyweight champion remains optimistic about making it big in MMA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0MMA fighter batters unconscious opponent following vicious slam KO<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0MMAKnockout<\/a>\u00a0for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Tom](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kbj68hc93mv135ch4t.jpg\" "\\"Tom")
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