Through the haze: Tom Aspinall shares uplifting comeback news after eye exam

Tom Aspinall shares the latest update following a recent eye exam

Tom Aspinall shared some encouraging news about his comeback during a recent YouTube video.

“I’ve had a scan,” he said on Sunday. “Things are progressing nicely, which I’m very happy about.”

According to the latest feedback from doctors, the Englishman could soon be cleared for full training if his recovery stays on course.

Aspinall also confirmed that he’s back in the gym and doing regular workouts, though sparring is still off the table for now. His progress has been steady, and there haven’t been any signs of setbacks so far.

UFC gives Tom Aspinall a title shot upon return

While Aspinall’s eye injury has left the heavyweight division in limbo, the UFC moved forward by setting up an interim title bout.

The UFC White House co-main event on June 14 will pit Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane for the interim belt. According to Aspinall, he’s already been promised a unification fight against whichever of those two men comes out on top.

“Alex and Ciryl have to fight for the interim title,” he added. “I’m obviously going to fight the winner. The UFC have told me I’m fighting the winner. I have to wait for that to be done, and we fight the winner.”

Aspinall was asked if there was a targeted date or even month pencilled in for his comeback. The champion said: “No specific month.”