Tom Aspinall says his eye injury is healing and he will soon receive clearance to return to full contact training. Aspinall stated that the UFC has notified him that his next bout will be against the winner of Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane. He indicated that those two should fight each other first, then recover from the bout, and when everyone is ready, they can schedule his fight. The statement confirms Aspinall's position as a top heavyweight contender awaiting the outcome of a key matchup. Details on the timeline for Pereira-Gane have not been announced.
