GRAPHIC IMAGE: Tom Aspinall posts first photo after eye surgery; check it out.

Tom Aspinall receiving treatment at the hospital after UFC 321. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

One of the UFC's leading figures today, Tom Aspinall is going through a difficult time in the UFC. Despite reigning in the heavyweight category (up to 120,2 kg), the Englishman has been experiencing health problems since he was injured during the fight with Ciryl Gane . After undergoing eye surgery last Tuesday (11), the athlete went public to show his state of health after the first hours of the procedure.

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In the post, it's possible to see intense redness in the fighter's eyes, who has been using sunglasses to protect himself from the lighting. In good humor, he included some GIFs comparing his state to the characters in the music video for Michael Jackson's song "Thriller," released in 1982.

The outcome of the duel with the Frenchman was particularly bad for the company, given the state of the division since Jon Jones ' retirement . Then the undisputed champion, the American spent months negotiating with the UFC for a fight with Aspinall, who at the time held the interim belt. Ultimately, Jones decided to hang up his gloves and the Englishman was promoted to the top spot.

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Tom Aspinall shares a photo of his eyes one day after surgery 😳 pic.twitter.com/12q9bVCzE5

— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) February 11, 2026

Alex Poatan could benefit from Aspinall's injury.

Tom Aspinall faces Alex Poatan . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

While Tom Aspinall 's return to the octagon is uncertain, Poatan may end up being favored by the situation. The king of the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), the Brazilian has impressive victories against the top names in his division and has stated on several occasions his desire to compete in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) to pursue an unprecedented third belt at the prestigious event in the White House.

With the Englishman injured, a pretext opens up for the creation of yet another interim title. In this context, there is the possibility of a confrontation between Poatan and Ciryl Gane himself.

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