Tom Aspinall remains medically cleared for return to UFC competition

UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall continues to await medical clearance following an eye injury sustained last October. Eddie Hearn stated that the fighter is not currently permitted to compete by the athletic commission after receiving multiple eye procedures. The injury occurred during a bout against Ciryl Gane, which resulted in a no-contest during the opening round due to a double eye poke. Aspinall previously expressed frustration regarding how the UFC handled the injury recovery process. Despite the delay, Hearn noted that Aspinall remains motivated to return to the Octagon as soon as he is physically capable of fighting again. No specific date for his return has been confirmed while he continues to recover.

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