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Aspinall diagnosed with rare eye condition

Aspinall diagnosed with rare eye condition

Summary

Tom Aspinall, a UFC fighter, has a rare eye condition called Brown's syndrome after being accidentally poked in the eyes during a fight. He cannot fight again until doctors clear him, and he may need surgery if his condition does not improve. The incident was ruled accidental by the referee, leading to a no-contest decision in the fight.

Key Facts

  • Tom Aspinall has a rare eye condition called Brown's syndrome.
  • The injury happened after Ciryl Gane accidentally poked him in both eyes during a UFC fight.
  • Aspinall has not returned to training and is following doctor's advice for recovery.
  • He is experiencing double vision and issues with moving his eyes.
  • Aspinall might need surgery if his eyes do not get better on their own.
  • The fight was ruled a no-contest because the eye poke was accidental.
  • UFC gloves had a redesign in 2024 to reduce injuries but returned to the original style later that year.
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