Overview
- Aspinall had operations on both eyes this week in the UK, sharing post‑op images that showed heavy inflammation as his recovery begins.
- He reports persistent issues including double vision, dizziness when changing direction, a constant black spot and an inability to track moving targets, all of which disrupt basic drills and daily tasks.
- Surgeon Shafiq Rehman described significant visual‑field damage and confirmed bilateral traumatic Brown’s syndrome, with reporters noting further procedures may be required and no return timeline set.
- The champion says he is focused solely on his health and is not thinking about fighting, adding frank criticism of the sport’s business side as he navigates an arduous rehabilitation.
- Ex‑fighter Josh Thomson’s claim that the UFC asked Aspinall to vacate was publicly refuted by reporter Petesy Carroll, while contenders and commentators float interim‑title scenarios to keep heavyweight activity going.