Aspinall with an eye injury after a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Joe Rogan expressed concern about the future of Tom aspinall In the UFC. The heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) hasn't fought since October 2025, when he competed at UFC 321 and was forced to abandon the fight after suffering a... finger in the eye applied by Cyryl GaneSince then, the Briton has been dealing with the consequences of the injury, which raises doubts about his recovery and return to the octagon.
During his podcast, Rogan assessed that the situation may be more serious than imagined, indicating the possibility that Aspinall may not return to competition. According to the commentator, there is uncertainty about the success of any eventual eye surgery, in addition to concerns about the recovery of his vision.
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"The reality is that Tom may never fight again. Who knows if he has the eye surgery and it doesn't work and he can't see out of that eye. Apparently, he's still screwed in the right eye," said Joe Rogan.
Tom Aspinall wants to face Cyril Gane in September.
Duel of Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane UFC 321 ended in a no contest. Photo: UFC News / Twitter
With the absence of Tom aspinall, Cyryl Gane He was scheduled to fight for the interim belt against Alex Poatán No. UFC White HouseVictorious against the Brazilian, the Frenchman took advantage of the moment in the octagon to signal that he wants a quick return, pointing to the UFC Paris, scheduled for September, as the ideal scenario.
The response came shortly after. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Aspinall reacted to the challenge and indicated that he accepts the fight, verbally aligning himself with the possibility of facing Gane at the event in the French capital.
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