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Chael Sonnen apologizes to Tom Aspinall over eye injury speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:12 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Chael Sonnen apologizes to Tom Aspinall over eye injury speculation

Summary

Chael Sonnen issued an apology to Tom Aspinall regarding previous comments on his ongoing eye injuries, stating he misjudged the severity of Aspinall's condition. Aspinall vacated his heavyweight title due to these complications, which followed a no-contest fight against Ciryl Gane in October 2025. Sonnen acknowledged that the injury was significant and that speculation surrounding it was inappropriate. As Aspinall recovers, interim champion Gane is expected to be promoted to undisputed champion, although official confirmation is pending from the UFC.

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Status Watch

•Tom Aspinall vacated his heavyweight title due to eye injuries.
•Chael Sonnen apologized for his previous comments on Aspinall's condition.
•Aspinall suffered a no-contest against Ciryl Gane in October 2025.
•Gane is expected to be promoted to undisputed champion.
•UFC has yet to officially confirm Gane's title situation.

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9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Chael Sonnen apologizes to Tom Aspinall over injury drama: 'We got this wrong'

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"I feel terrible for the guy," the UFC Hall of Famer said of Aspinall. "If there's any injury I could have, the last one I would want is something with my eyes."
— Yahoo Sportsby Drake Riggs

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