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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall debunked rumors on February 13, 2026, that he was asked to vacate his title or requested release, attributing them to a troll account cited by Josh Thomson. Later, details emerged of his ongoing eye issues from Ciryl Gane's double eye poke at UFC 321 in October, including dizzy spells, double vision, a black spot, phone-use pain, and difficulty tracking moving targets, halting his career. This explains his surgery and absence, impacting the heavyweight division's title picture amid contender pushes. Aspinall's recovery timeline remains unclear, potentially delaying defenses and opening interim opportunities.[1]
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