Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye surgery complications

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has decided to vacate his title. This decision follows complications arising from multiple eye surgeries. The medical issues stem from an injury Aspinall sustained during a title defense against Ciryl Gane in October 2025. Due to these ongoing health challenges, the fighter is unable to maintain his championship status, leaving the UFC heavyweight division without its current titleholder as he focuses on his recovery from the surgical complications.