Aspinall Vacates Heavyweight Title; UFC 331 Loses Bout

The UFC heavyweight division is once again in flux as champion Tom Aspinall has officially vacated his title due to a recurring eye injury. Aspinall, who has not fought since injuring his eye in October against interim champion Ciryl Gane, expressed his "gutted" feelings about the decision.

This development comes just days before UFC 331, which has also seen a main card bout canceled. However, one fighter from the canceled bout is being moved to a future main event, shifting the landscape of upcoming UFC cards. The heavyweight division's recent history of title changes and interim belts has been described as "ludicrous," and Aspinall's decision adds another chapter to this turbulent period.