Tom Aspinall has no plans to return to UFC competition, says journalist.

Aspinall with an eye injury after a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

The UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), Tom aspinall, faces serious problems stemming from an eye injury suffered in his last appearance in the octagon. The Briton faced off against Cyryl Gane No. UFC 321but the confrontation ended without result after he received a finger poke from the Frenchman, a situation that now puts his career at risk.

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According to British journalist Peter Carroll, the fighter isn't even thinking about returning to competition at this time. Aspinall suffers from a constant black spot in his vision, double vision on one side, which prevents him from properly sparring, and also makes it difficult for him to track moving objects.

I accompanied UFC heavyweight champion Tom aspinall to double-eye surgery Tuesday.

The procedure took place 108 days later UFC 321. Since then, his life has changed dramatically.

His fighting future is as hazy as his sight.https://t.co/Nof0qcx5qv pic.twitter.com/6uhdSLPKf5

— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) February 13, 2026

Tom Aspinall reveals his state of health.

Tom aspinall releases photo of his eyes after duel in UFC 321. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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After undergoing eye surgery last Tuesday (11), Tom aspinall He came forward to show his state of health after the first few hours following the procedure.

In a post on his Instagram stories, it's possible to see intense redness in the champion's eyes, who has been wearing sunglasses to protect himself from the light. In good humor, he included some GIFs comparing his appearance to the characters in the music video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller," released in 1982.

Tom aspinall shares a photo of his eyes one day after surgery 😳 pic.twitter.com/12q9bVCzE5

— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) February 11, 2026