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Tom Aspinall says UFC told him he'll fight Pereira-Gane winner next

May 4, 2026, 3:49 AM
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Tom Aspinall has provided an update on his recovery, stating that his eye injury is healing and he will soon receive clearance to return to full contact training. According to Aspinall, the UFC has informed him that his next fight will be against the winner of the upcoming bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. Aspinall said he wants those two to fight first, recover from their bout, and then when everyone is ready, they can schedule his fight. The statement provides clarity on the heavyweight division's future direction. No specific timeline was given for when the fights would occur.

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