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Eddie Hearn outlines Tom Aspinall's potential UFC return timeline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Eddie Hearn outlines Tom Aspinall's potential UFC return timeline

Summary

Eddie Hearn has shared that Tom Aspinall aims for a UFC comeback in early 2027 following severe eye injuries that forced him to vacate the heavyweight title. Hearn stated on 'The Stomping Ground' podcast that Aspinall is frustrated by his current situation, having undergone multiple surgeries. Medical professionals have yet to clear him for competition. Aspinall remains hopeful as he continues to work towards recovery.

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•Tom Aspinall plans to return to UFC early next year.
•He vacated the heavyweight title due to eye injuries.
•Aspinall has undergone three surgeries related to his eye.
•Doctors have not cleared him to fight yet.
•Eddie Hearn manages Aspinall's career and negotiations.

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3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Eddie Hearn Reveals Tom Aspinall’s Ideal UFC Return Date

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Manager Eddie Hearn revealed when former UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s ideal UFC return date is.Aspinall was forced to vacate the UFC heavyweight title due to eye injuries that are keeping him out for the foreseeable future. However, he is hopeful to still return to the sport, and now Hearn has revealed when he ideally […] The post Eddie Hearn Reveals Tom Aspinall’s Ideal UFC Return Date appeared first on HEAVY.
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