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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