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Coverage dated September 14, 2026

Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye surgery complications

Headline from The Oregonian

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will vacate his title due to complications from multiple eye surgeries after he suffered an injury in a title defense against Ciryl Gane in October 2025.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stressed that he was not retiring and remained determined to compete again.

  2. The Oregonian

    Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye surgery complications (opens The Oregonian)

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    UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will vacate his title due to complications from multiple eye surgeries after he suffered an injury in a title defense against Ciryl Gane in October 2025.

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