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Key takeaways
- UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall said he has officially returned to "full training" for the first time since he suffered a double eye-poke in October.
- Aspinall (15-3) shared the news via social media Thursday.
- Aspinall, 33, underwent surgery earlier this year to address lingering issues of double vision and lack of eye movement.
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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall said he has officially returned to "full training" for the first time since he suffered a double eye-poke in October.
Aspinall (15-3) shared the news via social media Thursday. He has not competed since the first defense of his undisputed title resulted in a no-contest at UFC 321, after Ciryl Gane accidentally poked him in both eyes.
Aspinall, 33, underwent surgery earlier this year to address lingering issues of double vision and lack of eye movement. Thursday's post marked the first time Aspinall publicly confirmed he has been medically cleared to resume contact.
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