Tom Aspinall Vacates UFC Heavyweight Title Due to Eye Complications

UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has vacated his title due to ongoing eye complications that have prevented him from receiving medical clearance to compete. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, accidents, and infections, Aspinall says he cannot currently be cleared to fight. He wants to give other heavyweight fighters the opportunity to compete for the title, stressing that vacating the belt does not mean he is walking away from MMA. Aspinall plans to focus on recovering fully, obtaining medical clearance, and returning when he is healthy enough to compete.