Tom Aspinall undergoes second eye surgery amid fears over UFC future

13 Feb 2026 • 11:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has undergone a second eye operation for an injury sustained from Ciryl Gane's eye pokes in October.
  • This contradicts UFC President Dana White's earlier claim that Aspinall was receiving injections rather than surgery.
  • Aspinall had an initial operation over the Christmas period and has not received any injections, nor is he due to.
  • Photographs of the latest surgery were shared by Aspinall via Optegra Eye Health Care, who are assisting with his recovery.
  • Aspinall's fighting future remains uncertain as he recovers from the injury, which ended his first undisputed-title defence in the opening round.

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