"Alex will KO you in 1st round” - Fans react as Tom Aspinall returns to training after eye surgeries

"Alex will KO you in 1st round” - Fans react as Tom Aspinall returns to training after eye surgeries

The wait is over, and UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall looks primed for a comeback. Earlier this Friday, Aspinall posted a video of himself training, riling up fight fans.

Tom Aspinall Returns to Training After Eye Surgeries Threatened His Career

TLDR Tom Aspinall posted training footage on Instagram, showing him hitting pads and working out after months away from the gym The UFC heavyweight champion underwent two eye surgeries after suffering severe injuries from eye pokes by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October Aspinall said he hopes to fight before the end of 2026 and that his recovery is progressing well Alex Pereira will fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White H…