Urgent Update: Tom Aspinall’s Eye Condition Deteriorates Post-Fight

UPDATE: UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is facing a serious health crisis following a devastating eye poke during his title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 last Saturday. Reports indicate that Aspinall, aged 32, was hospitalized after the incident, which led to the bout being ruled the first no-contest in UFC title fight history.

In a troubling video update shared on Aspinall’s YouTube channel, his father and head coach, Andy Aspinall, revealed shocking details about his son’s deteriorating vision. “It’s not good,” Andy stated. “His right eye, he can’t see anything. It’s just gray. [Doctors] tested him on words, and he just couldn’t see anything. His left eye is 50 percent. It went about four letters down the chart, and then he couldn’t see letters. So, one is really, really blurry — and one is not working.”

Initially, Andy told ESPN on Sunday that his son had avoided “bone damage” but confirmed that further tests are necessary to evaluate the long-term effects of this injury. The emotional toll on Aspinall was evident as he appeared visibly distraught in the Octagon following the incident.

The UFC is taking immediate action, with CEO Dana White announcing plans to rebook the matchup between Aspinall and Gane. However, a timeline for this rebooking remains uncertain as Aspinall’s team awaits clarity on his eye condition.

Andy expressed hope for his son’s recovery, stating, “Hopefully it will be alright. But it might not be.” This ongoing situation underscores the unpredictable nature of combat sports and the profound impact injuries can have on athletes’ careers and lives.

As the fight community rallies around Aspinall, fans and fellow fighters are left anxious for updates on his health and future in the octagon. The urgency of this developing situation has captured the attention of fans worldwide, emphasizing the human side of the sport.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor Tom Aspinall’s condition and the implications for his career in the UFC.