Did Ciryl Gane Just End Tom Aspinall’s Career?

Tom Aspinall has officially vacated the UFC Heavyweight Championship. After months of dealing with serious eye complications, multiple surgeries and another setback during his comeback, Aspinall has decided to step away from the title—but this does NOT mean he has retired from MMA. So what happens next? In this video, we break down exactly why Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC Heavyweight title, whether he can make a comeback, whether we'll ever see the 100% version of Tom Aspinall again, and whether he could still become one of the greatest heavyweight champions in UFC history. We also discuss whether Tom Aspinall could become one of UFC's biggest "what ifs" if his career never returns to its previous trajectory. And then there's the chaos at the top of the heavyweight division. Ciryl Gane is now the champion. Alex Pereira wants his rematch. Josh Hokit is calling for a title shot. Alexander Volkov is right there in the contender mix. Sergei Pavlovich is on a winning streak. So who should fight Ciryl Gane next? Gane vs Pereira 2? Gane vs Hokit? Gane vs Volkov? Or should the UFC wait for Tom Aspinall's eventual comeback? Let's break down the entire UFC Heavyweight Division and what could happen next. #UFC #TomAspinall #CirylGane #AlexPereira #UFCHeavyweight #UFCNews #MMA #UFC2026 #JoshHokit #AlexanderVolkov #SergeiPavlovich #MMAIndia