Tom Aspinall Returns to UFC Action with One Condition
Tom Aspinall is set to make his UFC return after being cleared by doctors, following multiple eye surgeries since his no contest with Ciryl Gane last October.
Aspinall underwent four eye operations after the fight, which was waved off in the first round due to eye pokes.
Eddie Hearn, Aspinall's manager, has stated that the UFC must respect Aspinall's contractual value, given the significant revenue a potential rematch with Gane could generate.
Aspinall has been training and is eyeing a return to competition later this year.
A rematch with Gane is likely, with the Frenchman recently winning the interim title by knocking out Alex Pereira in the second round.
Gane has called for the rematch to be staged in Paris in September, but the UFC is likely to hold the event in America.
Aspinall has expressed his willingness to fight in Paris, saying "I'll do that, I'll go to Paris, let me know, I'll be there" on his YouTube channel.
The exact date and location of the fight are yet to be confirmed, but Hearn is pushing for a conversation with the UFC about the details.
Aspinall's row with Gane has been reignited, with the British fighter accusing his rival of throwing illegal shots in his win over Pereira.
The UFC is expected to book the rematch soon, given the high level of interest and the potential revenue it could generate.
Aspinall's return to action will be closely watched, given his history of eye problems and the risks associated with fighting.
Hearn has emphasized the need for the UFC to respect Aspinall's contractual value, given his status as a top heavyweight fighter.
The situation is being closely monitored, with Aspinall's fans eagerly awaiting his return to the octagon.
The potential rematch with Gane is expected to be a highly anticipated event, with both fighters looking to prove themselves as top contenders in the heavyweight division.