Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight championship after reinjuring eye: 'I'm absolutely gutted'
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Tom Aspinall has officially vacated the UFC heavyweight championship following a persistent eye injury and subsequent complications that have prevented him from gaining medical clearance to fight. Aspinall released an emotional statement expressing devastation over the decision while vowing to return to the sport once he has fully recovered.
The injury stems from an October bout against Ciryl Gane. With the championship now vacated, Gane currently holds the interim title in the heavyweight division.
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Times of India (IN)Focuses on medical reasons, surgeries, and the emotional statement behind the decision.