Tom Aspinall has received some advice from a fighter who knows what he’s dealing with.
Unfortunately, Aspinall’s need for two eye surgeries means that there isn’t a timeframe on when fans can expect to see him return to the Octagon.
The UFC heavyweight champion’s first title defense ended in disastrous fashion after Ciryl Gane poked him in both of his eyes.
While he’s focused on his health at this time, Aspinall is clearly fired up about a rematch with Gane.
A UFC legend who has been a huge supporter of the Brit has shared some wise words due to being able to relate to his fellow fighter.
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Michael Bisping warns Tom Aspinall about the impact of coming back too soon
Michael Bisping’s reaction to Tom Aspinall’s eye injuries saw him criticize the way that eye pokes are punished in the UFC.
The former middleweight champion is able to relate to his fellow Brit having also dealt with significant eye injuries in his career.
Bisping had to hide the fact that he was legally blind in his right eye in order to continue competing in the UFC following his loss to Vitor Belfort in 2013.
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