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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has announced that he is scheduled to undergo eye surgery as he continues his recovery from a severe double poke inflicted by Ciryl Gane.
The Atherton assassin was struck in both eyes by the French fighter.
Tom Aspinall suffered a double eye poke from Ciryl Gane during their bout in Abu Dhabi in OctoberCredit: UFC / ESPN
The Atherton assassin is preparing to undergo surgeryCredit: YOUTUBE@TOMASPINALLOFFICIAL
At 32 years old, he found himself unable to see out of his right eye and sought immediate medical attention.
Over the last two months, he has consulted several doctors while experiencing episodes of double vision.
Medical professionals diagnosed the heavyweight champion with Brown’s syndrome, which restricts upward and inward movement of the eyes.
His ongoing vision problems have led to the decision to schedule surgery.
Aspinall shared news of his upcoming procedure following Gane's public statement about not having a date for his next fight in an Instagram post.
In response, he commented: “Of course, there’s no date yet.
“I’m not medically cleared to fight and am about to have surgery due to your nasty fingernails.
“I’ll be back to defeat you soon, you cheat.”
Tom Aspinall revealed his upcoming surgery in a pointed Instagram comment on a post from Ciryl GaneCredit: AP
The UFC president has confirmed that Aspinall and Gane's next fights will be a rematch.
Aspinall is eager to secure his first title defense but insists he won’t rush back into the octagon until his eyesight is fully restored.
During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show , he stated: “Of course, I want to return as soon as possible.
“That’s the plan. However, I also understand that with eye injuries, caution is essential.
“They are unsure when I will be back at this point. I’m still not cleared to train or do anything.”
In a video on his own YouTube channel, he mentioned: “I need to be completely healthy.
“So I will return only when my eye is ready.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused Tom Aspinall's eye injury?
Tom Aspinall suffered a double eye poke during his fight against Ciryl Gane, which led to his current vision issues.
When is Tom Aspinall's surgery scheduled?
The specific date for Tom Aspinall's surgery has not been publicly disclosed yet.
Will Tom Aspinall fight again after his surgery?
Yes, Tom Aspinall intends to return to fighting, but only once he has fully recovered and his eyesight is back to normal.
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