Josh Hokit Claims Tom Aspinall Faked Eye Surgery to Exit UFC Contract
Josh Hokit questions the authenticity of Tom Aspinall's recent eye injury.
Aspinall relinquished the UFC Heavyweight Championship due to a recurring issue with his right eye. He was set to face Ciryl Gane in a rematch but reinjured the eye during sparring, necessitating a recovery period extending into 2027.
Hokit is slated to challenge Gane for the heavyweight title at UFC 334 on November 14 in New York City. Appearing on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Hokit expressed his skepticism regarding the severity of Aspinall's eye problems.
“Honestly, I don’t even think that sh*t’s real,” Hokit stated. “I think he has his teammates farting on his pillow type sh*t. Then it’s like, he goes to sleep, gets pink eye, posts that sh*t on Instagram, ‘Hey everybody, feel bad for me. I can’t fight still.’ He has fake surgery, all that other sh*t. I think he’s just trying to get out of his deal.”
When Helwani inquired if Hokit genuinely believed Aspinall's injuries were not sincere, Hokit theorized that the former champion aimed to exit his UFC agreement.
“Yeah, I think so,” Hokit replied. “Maybe the UFC ain’t trying to pay him what he’s asking, but his numbers speak for itself. Nobody cares to really watch him fight at the end of the day. Not like the bigger names that request that type of money.”
The upcoming fight against Gane represents Hokit's most significant bout to date. He earned this opportunity following a notable performance against Curtis Blaydes and a second-round TKO victory over Derrick Lewis. Hokit maintains an undefeated 10-0 record, with six knockouts and three submissions.
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