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  "id": 7347409,
  "title": "Tom Aspinall vacates UFC title: Why did eye complications force him out?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/tom-aspinall-vacates-ufc-title-why-did-eye-complications-force-him-out",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mma/news/tom-aspinall-vacates-ufc-heavyweight-title-after-eye-complications-once-again-delay-comeback-fans-await-ciryl-ganes-response/articleshow/134240188.cms"
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  "summary": "Tom Aspinall has vacated his UFC heavyweight championship due to persistent eye issues. Ongoing complications and multiple surgeries have prevented his medical clearance for fighting. He explained his decision in an emotional statement, vowing to return when healthy. Ciryl Gane, who holds an interim title, is now positioned for the undisputed championship. Aspinall expressed his desire to not…",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/aspinall-vacates-ufc-heavyweight-title",
        "published": "2026-09-14T09:54:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title amid ongoing eye issues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/aspinall-vacates-ufc-heavyweight-title-amid-ongoing-eye-issues",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:14:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/tom-aspinall-vacates-ufc-heavyweight-title-due-to-eye-injury",
        "published": "2026-09-14T11:11:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Josh Hokit calls for UFC Heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/josh-hokit-calls-for-ufc-heavyweight-title-fight-with-ciryl-gane",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:22:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title after eye injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/tom-aspinall-vacates-ufc-heavyweight-title-after-eye-injury",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:06:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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