Josh Hokit claims Tom Aspinall is faking eye injury for UFC release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Josh Hokit has accused Tom Aspinall of faking an eye injury to secure his release from the UFC. Aspinall has not fought for almost a year due to an eye issue caused by an incident with Ciryl Gane, which he claims has severely impacted his quality of life. Hokit doubts the seriousness of Aspinall's condition and suggests that Aspinall is attempting to take advantage of his situation to explore opportunities in boxing instead. Hokit questions Aspinall's commitment and says it reflects poorly on him as a fighter. Aspinall has not provided a definitive timeline for his return to competition.
- •Josh Hokit believes Tom Aspinall is exaggerating his eye injury.
- •Aspinall has been sidelined for nearly a year after an eye poke from Ciryl Gane.
- •Hokit suggests Aspinall aims to be released to pursue boxing.
- •Aspinall has vacated his heavyweight title amid ongoing recovery.
- •No confirmed timeline exists for Aspinall's return to fighting.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit accuses Tom Aspinall of faking an eye injury to get UFC release
"Josh Hokit claims Tom Aspinall has been faking an eye injury to get his release from the UFC.
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