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Aspinall back in full training for Gane rematch
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Aspinall back in full training for Gane rematch

BBC Sport · Jun 26, 2026, 8:34 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Tom Aspinall is Britain's first UFC heavyweight champion
  • Tom Aspinall says he is back in full training for the first time after surgery on both eyes as he prepares for a rematch with Ciryl Gane.
  • Aspinall has not fought since October last year, where the first defence of his UFC heavyweight title ended in a no contest after repeated eyes pokes from Gane left the Briton unable to continue.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Tom Aspinall is Britain's first UFC heavyweight champion

Tom Aspinall says he is back in full training for the first time after surgery on both eyes as he prepares for a rematch with Ciryl Gane.

Aspinall has not fought since October last year, where the first defence of his UFC heavyweight title ended in a no contest after repeated eyes pokes from Gane left the Briton unable to continue.

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