UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall Reveals His Frustrations With the Fight Business
Tom Aspinall, in his last UFC appearance, was left in confusion after his heavyweight bout with Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest following a brutal eye poke. The highly anticipated clash came to an abrupt halt when Aspinall suffered a painful injury, leaving fans inside the arena stunned and disappointed.
Since that unfortunate night, the British champion has undergone surgery, yet his recovery process has reportedly not improved. Throughout this difficult journey, Aspinall has also faced criticism from sections of fans and even UFC CEO Dana White. In a recent interview, Aspinall opened up about his frustration and shared honest thoughts regarding the harsh business realities surrounding MMA.
“I love MMA. I’ll never stop loving it, but I just hate the business. I think that fighters are just completely replaceable and the business will make you feel like that any chance it gets. Even if you get hit with an illegal move, which could affect the rest of your life, they don’t really give a sh*t. And no one else does either,” Tom Aspinall via Peter Carrol.
Following the injury and subsequent surgeries, several fans and media outlets have accused Tom Aspinall of exaggerating his ongoing condition. After he shared a recent photo showing red eyes, critics quickly alleged that the image had been digitally altered.
Some online voices even suggested the heavyweight was seeking sympathy while avoiding clarity about his potential fighting return timeline. There are also reports around Aspinall being forced to vacate the heavyweight title by the UFC.
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Concerning update on Tom Aspinall eye Injury recovery
Tom Aspinall’s career is now under serious doubt as his coach revealed the brutal reality behind his ongoing recovery. According to his coach, Tom Aspinall is struggling to even hit pads properly during training sessions.
His balance has completely changed, and the team admits the situation is far from normal. The coach explained that Aspinall still cannot see properly with his right eye. Four months after the injury, he has already undergone eighteen separate eye examinations.
Doctors have prescribed three different pairs of glasses, attempting to correct his vision issues. He has also endured two separate eye surgeries in hopes of restoring stability. Aspinall currently uses 32 prescribed eye drops every single day.
Severe vertigo has caused balance loss, affecting his movement inside training environments. He experiences constant blurry vision accompanied by a persistent black spot. Double vision regularly makes him feel sick and disoriented. He cannot drive and struggles with tracking movement or even shaking hands normally.
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