Tom Aspinall faces new setback in comeback from eye injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Tom Aspinall is unable to fight at UFC 334 due to re-aggravating his injured right eye during training. Aspinall was set for a rematch against Ciryl Gane on November 14 at Madison Square Garden but reported that his eye condition has returned to an earlier state of impairment. This setback follows a string of complications related to his eye injuries suffered during a previous match against Gane. Medical assessments have advised a period of rest for healing, with expectations for a potential return in January 2027. Meanwhile, the heavyweight division continues to progress, with Gane already engaged in title discussions against other contenders.
- •Aspinall confirmed he cannot compete at UFC 334 due to injury.
- •He has vacated the UFC heavyweight title amid ongoing recovery.
- •Aspinall's eye complications stem from injuries received against Gane in October 2025.
- •Medical scans indicated significant issues preventing his clearance to fight.
- •Expectations are set for Aspinall's potential return to the octagon in January 2027.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Aspinall's injured eye went 'back to square one' while preparing for UFC 334 return
"Aspinall was preparing to face Ciryl Gane in a Nov. 14 rematch at UFC 334 before re-aggravating his injured right eye during training, Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani reported Monday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
UFC•Sep 14, 2026, 9:10 PMVideo: Scott Coker set to announce details of new promotion
UFC•Sep 14, 2026, 9:05 PMMichael Chandler reignites interest in Conor McGregor fight
UFC•Sep 14, 2026, 8:17 PMMichael "Venom" Page has offers from everyone following UFC release
UFC•Sep 14, 2026, 8:00 PMOn To the Next One: Matches to make after Noche UFC- UFC•Sep 14, 2026, 7:38 PMTom Aspinall could lose UFC heavyweight title as Dana White plans talks
UFC•Sep 14, 2026, 7:30 PMIlia Topuria’s Team Makes Justin Gaethje Rematch Priority in UFC Return
