Where things stand in the heavyweight division after champion Tom Aspinall vacates title

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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has vacated his title following complications from multiple eye surgeries. The injury stems from his title defense against Ciryl Gane in October 2025.

With Aspinall relinquishing the belt, Ciryl Gane is set to be elevated to full champion status. Following these developments, the immediate future and the next steps for the UFC heavyweight division remain unclear.

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Where things stand in the heavyweight division after champion Tom Aspinall vacates title

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