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Heavyweight Champ Aspinall Faces Extended Sideline After Eye Injury

1/9/2026

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Tom Aspinall, the heavyweight champion, is likely to be sidelined for an extended period after severe eye injuries at UFC 321.
Critics suggest Aspinall withdrew from the fight against Ciryl Gane to avoid defeat.
Ciryl Gane currently stands as a frontrunner in a competitive heavyweight division.
The absence could lead to title changes in 2026.

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Story summary

Tom Aspinall, the heavyweight champion, is likely to be sidelined for an extended period after severe eye injuries at UFC 321.
Critics suggest Aspinall withdrew from the fight against Ciryl Gane to avoid defeat.
Ciryl Gane currently stands as a frontrunner in a competitive heavyweight division.
The absence could lead to title changes in 2026.