Tom Aspinall's Return Held Up by Additional Eye Testing, Manager Says

Overview

• Hearn says Aspinall is back in training and eager to return but still must pass further eye tests and receive athletic commission clearance before being booked for a fight.
• Aspinall has publicly denied reports that he is leaving the UFC and remains under contract with the promotion.
• The injury dates to a double eye poke by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October 2025 that led to multiple corrective surgeries and persistent vision problems.
• Talk of a late‑year return and a unification with interim champion Ciryl Gane, including speculation about UFC 334 on November 14, is unconfirmed and contingent on medical clearance.
• Hearn warns rushing a comeback could risk permanent vision damage, a point that raises medical, regulatory, and scheduling questions for the UFC and for Aspinall’s team.