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Tom Aspinall

9 stories covering Tom Aspinall — news, results and analysis.

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall standing in the octagon
UFC

Josh Hokit Questions Whether Tom Aspinall's Eye Injury Is Even Real

The unbeaten 10-0 heavyweight thinks the champ is faking his way out of the UFC — and he's not being subtle about it.

Sep 29, 2026

UFC president Dana White speaking at a post-fight press conference
UFC

Dana White Denies Aspinall Beef, Tells Eddie Hearn to Fix His Business

White says there's no bad blood with Tom Aspinall after the ex-champ vacated his heavyweight belt, but he's got plenty for Hearn's Matchroom.

Sep 20, 2026

Ciryl Gane inside the Octagon at a UFC heavyweight event
UFC

Dana White Shuts Down Ciryl Gane's Undisputed Title Claim

With Tom Aspinall vacating the heavyweight belt over eye injuries, White says interim champ Gane still has to fight to become undisputed.

Sep 19, 2026

Alex Pereira in the Octagon during a UFC event
UFC

Pereira Wants Gane Rematch as Aspinall Exit Reshapes Heavyweight

Alex Pereira is chasing a do-over with Ciryl Gane after their Round 2 KO — and an undefeated Josh Hokit (10-0) wants the front of the queue.

Sep 15, 2026

Tom Aspinall speaking at a UFC press conference
UFC

Cejudo Says Aspinall Should Vacate or Be Stripped After a Year Out

Tom Aspinall hasn't fought since October 2025. Henry Cejudo says the clock hits zero on October 26 — and Eddie Hearn can't stop it.

Sep 13, 2026

Tom Aspinall reacts after taking an eye poke during his UFC heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi
UFC

Tom Aspinall's Return Hinges on Eye Tests, Says Eddie Hearn

The UFC heavyweight champ has been sidelined since October's eye injury at UFC 321. Hearn says a medical clearance — not motivation — is the last hurdle.

Sep 2, 2026

Tom Aspinall speaks on stage at a UFC press conference in Abu Dhabi
UFC

Tom Aspinall Shuts Down UFC Exit Talk: 'I'm Not Leaving'

The heavyweight champ says the rumors are fake news. His last fight ended in a no-contest after double eye pokes and multiple eye surgeries.

Aug 26, 2026

Tom Aspinall reacts after an eye poke during his UFC 321 heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane
UFC

Joe Rogan Backs Tom Aspinall Over UFC 321 No-Contest: 'He Got a Bad Deal'

Aspinall's first defense as undisputed champ ended in a first-round no-contest via eye poke. Two surgeries later, Rogan says the backlash is nuts.

Aug 5, 2026

An empty MMA octagon under bright arena lights
UFC

Josh Hokit Wants a Monthly Title Defense — And He's Not Joking

The undefeated heavyweight went from unranked to top five in three fights this year. Now he says he'd defend the belt every month if the UFC let him.

Jul 24, 2026