Tom Aspinall issues statement on rumored UFC departure after coach's recent claims

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How it spread - 14 original reports

1. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • bjpenn.com22:16first to report
     Tom Aspinall issues statement on rumored UFC departure after coach's recent claims

     UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is at the center of a social media firestorm after recent remarks by his longtime coach.

2. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • mmafighting.com22:00
     If Tom Aspinall isn't back this year, will the UFC eventually strip him of his title?

     Let me make a couple of things clear here, were it up to ME, I'd probably give Tom Aspinall until at least end of Q1 2027 before I drew the hard line and forced him to relinquish the UFC heavyweight title. I also believe Eddie Hearn when he says Aspinall has some more testing to do for his eyes but "he wants to get back...

3. Mon, 14 September 2026

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   • tportal (Croatia)09:34
     Šok u UFC-u: Prvak zbog stravične ozljede napustio pojas teške kategorije

     Britanski borac Tom Aspinall više nije vladar UFC-ove teške kategorije.

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)10:10
     Tom Aspinall predao UFC-ov pojas: ‘Potpuno sam slomljen. Ovo je istina...‘

     Tom Aspinall više nije UFC-ov prvak teške kategorije. Britanac je u ponedjeljak, netom prije objave ovog teksta, objavio da napušta pojas jer zbog dugotrajnih komplikacija s očima i dalje ne može dobiti liječničko dopuštenje za povratak u kavez, piše Fightsite. Aspinall nije nastupio gotovo godinu d...

   • Channel News Asia10:14
     Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title amid ongoing eye issues
   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)10:54
     Tom Aspinall odrekao se UFC-ove titule: ‘Ne mogu dobiti liječničko dopuštenje za borbu’

     Englez ima problema s očima

   • Google News - Top Stories10:58
     Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title: ‘Absolute nightmare’

     Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title: ‘Absolute nightmare’ MMA Fighting Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title after eye injury setbacks BBC Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to ‘ongoing’ complications with eye injury The New York Times Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight championship after reinjuring eye: 'I'm absolutely gutted' CBS Sports Josh Hokit calls for vacant UFC heavyweight title fight Yahoo Sports

   • Al Jazeera English11:11
     Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury

     Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stresses that he is not retiring and remains determined to compete again.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)11:28
     Aspinall se zbog teške ozljede oka odrekao UFC titule

     BRITANSKI borac Tom Aspinall odrekao se UFC-ove titule u teškoj kategoriji zbog ozbiljne ozljede oka. Nakon niza operacija i komplikacija, i dalje ne može dobiti liječničku dozvolu za povratak u borilište.

   • Times of India11:32
     Tom Aspinall vacates UFC title: Why did eye complications force him out?

     Tom Aspinall has vacated his UFC heavyweight championship due to persistent eye issues. Ongoing complications and multiple surgeries have prevented his medical clearance for fighting. He explained his decision in an emotional statement, vowing to return when healthy. Ciryl Gane, who holds an interim title, is now positioned for the undisputed championship. Aspinall expressed his desire to not hold up the division and compete again.

   • Times of India12:22
     Josh Hokit calls for UFC Heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane

     Josh Hokit wants a shot at the vacant UFC heavyweight title. He believes he should face Ciryl Gane for the championship belt. Hokit expressed his desire for this matchup to fans on social media. Tom Aspinall vacated the title due to ongoing eye complications. Hokit aims to be the most active champion in the company.

   • Google News - Top Stories18:39
     Ciryl Gane provides 2-word reaction to Tom Aspinall’s UFC heavyweight title vacation

     Ciryl Gane provides 2-word reaction to Tom Aspinall’s UFC heavyweight title vacation Bloody Elbow Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title after eye injury setbacks BBC Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye surgery complications Cleveland.com Tom Aspinall couldn't escape the curse of the UFC heavyweight championship Yahoo Sports Where things stand in the heavyweight division after champion Tom Aspinall vacates title CBS Sports

4. Tue, 15 September 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories13:00
     Matt Brown argues Tom Aspinall vacating heavyweight title creates more problems than it solves

     Matt Brown argues Tom Aspinall vacating heavyweight title creates more problems than it solves MMA Fighting Tom Aspinall's nightmare continues — and so does the curse of the UFC heavyweight title Yahoo Sports Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to ‘ongoing’ complications with eye injury The New York Times Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title after eye injury setbacks BBC Henry Cejudo: Tom Aspinall ‘needs to vacate or be stripped at this point’ MMA Fighting

5. Sat, 19 September 2026

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   • bjpenn.com11:34
     Ciryl Gane is not the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, says Dana White

     UFC boss Dana White has said that Ciryl Gane has not been promoted to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.