UFC: Tom Aspinall returns to full training for Cyril Gain rematch

Tom Aspinall says he is back in full training for the first time since surgery on both eyes as he prepares for a rematch with Cyril Gann.

Aspinall has not fought since October of last year, where he made the first defense of his UFC heavyweight title One finished unopposed After repeated eye pokes from Gann, the British could not continue.

The 33-year-old Aspinall suffered in the bout Rare eye condition And before that there was constant double vision Surgery earlier this year.

France’s Genne beat Brazil’s Alex Pereira earlier this month UFC’s White House event to win the interim heavyweight title, before calling for a unification bout with Aspinall.

“Cyril Gaines is back in full training for the fight and we are currently in discussions with the UFC,” Aspinall wrote on X.

Last week, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who Aspinall signed with “Commercial and Advisory Agreements”Said he would advise the Brit against not seeking a rematch with Gann under his current UFC contract.

Aspinall has been outspoken about the pay, saying even though fighters have complained about it, he “accepts” his contract but aims to maximize his earnings outside of the UFC.

After their fight in October, Aspinall called Gunn a “cheater” and French responded by saying “that’s his opinion”.

Aspinall also accused Gaine of using illegal strikes to win against Pereira – One opinion is Brazilian support – but referee Herb Dean defended his duties.

Since joining the UFC in 2020, Aspinall has won eight of his 10 fights and secured seven first-round finishes.

He defeated Sergey Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight title in 2023 before being promoted to undisputed champion when former titleholder Jon Jones retired last year.

Gain is a two-time interim heavyweight champion and has failed to claim undisputed gold three times.

He was defeated by Francis Ngannou in 2022 and Jones in 2023, before a no contest with Aspinall.