Tom Aspinall, the 'Atherton assassin', is facing a challenging road to recovery after a harrowing double eye poke during his title defense against Ciryl Gane. The incident, which occurred last October, resulted in a no-contest and a diagnosis of Brown's Syndrome. Aspinall has undergone surgery and is set for a second operation later this month, leaving him uncertain about when he'll be cleared to resume training and return to the UFC octagon.
The uncertainty surrounding Aspinall's future has sparked discussions about the potential reintroduction of the interim heavyweight title, which he held for nearly two years. Two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira is tipped to make a move up to heavyweight and challenge for the belt. Aspinall, an MMA fan, believes this bout would be a thrilling spectacle, praising it as a 'good stylistic matchup'.
Aspinall is eager to return to the cage but is taking a cautious approach, prioritizing his health. He aims to 'beat the living daylights' out of Gane, who he thinks ignored referee warnings. However, he's not compromising his well-being, stating, 'Everything’s got to be right. So when the time is right, however that looks, whenever that is, that’s the plan.'
The article concludes by inviting readers to share their thoughts on the potential interim title fight and Aspinall's recovery journey in the comments section, encouraging a lively discussion on this controversial topic.
