Tom aspinall is the new heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC Europe
Tom aspinall He is focusing on his recovery. After months away due to a serious eye injury suffered on UFC 321In October 2025, the Englishman underwent another eye surgery, a procedure considered essential for his complete rehabilitation.
In an official statement, the ophthalmological clinic responsible for the treatment highlighted the progress in the recovery process. “Following his widely publicized eye injury from a blow to the eye, the specialized team at Optegra is proud to have supported the MMA fighter and UFC heavyweight champion, Tom aspinall"Over the past few months, we have worked closely with him on his recovery. Following surgery on both eyes, we continue on the journey to restore Tom's vision to optimal fighting conditions," Optegra reported.
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— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) February 10, 2026
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Aspinall has not competed since the match against Cyryl GaneThe fight ended as a 'No Contest' after a double eye poke compromised his vision and initiated a lengthy medical process. Known for his aggressive style and quick submissions, the Briton is going through a delicate period as he seeks to return to the top competitive level.
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Tom Aspinall's MMA career
Tom aspinall He made his professional MMA debut in December 2014, when he emerged victorious from his battle against Michał Piszczek at MMA Versus UK. The Englishman won the fight via technical knockout (punches). Aspinall also fought in the BAMMA, Full Contact Contender, and Cage Warriors organizations before signing with the UFC.
One of the top athletes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today, Aspinall has already defeated names such as Andrei Arlovski, Serghei Spivac, Marcin tybura e Serghei Spivac throughout his time with Dana White's organization.
The 32-year-old fighter is the current Ultimate heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg). First, Aspinall overcame Sergei Pavlovich for the interim title in UFC 295In November 2023, a little less than a year later, at event number 304, in July 2024, in England, his homeland, the Englishman defended the belt against... Curtis blaydes.
Despite the victory, the Englishman only became the undisputed champion of the category in June 2025, when Dana White announced that... Jon Jones had retired and that Tom aspinall He would be promoted to the position left vacant by the American.
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