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Tom Aspinall Says Eye Scan Is Positive, Nears Contact Clearance

The progress points to a title unification fight after the June 14 interim bout that will set his next opponent.

Overview

  • Aspinall said Sunday after a hospital eye scan that his recovery is on track and doctors could clear him for contact soon.
  • He is back training in the gym and has not resumed sparring.
  • The UFC set an interim heavyweight title during his layoff, with Alex Pereira facing Ciryl Gane on June 14 at the UFC White House event.
  • Aspinall said the UFC told him he will face the Pereira–Gane winner for a title unification once he is cleared.
  • He has been sidelined since UFC 321 ended in a no-contest after a double eye poke by Gane, which led to surgery on both eyes.