Tom Aspinall may be stripped of the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing injuries.

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What we can confirm

Authoritative reporting says UFC president Dana White said the promotion will assess Tom Aspinall's status as heavyweight champion as he approaches a full year out of action, and multiple reports on September 14, 2026 say Aspinall has now vacated the title because of ongoing eye complications. That means the claim's core idea — that he may be stripped due to injuries — is supported by strong evidence, although the exact action was reported as vacating rather than a formal stripping order.