Henry Cejudo Calls for Tom Aspinall to Vacate Heavyweight Title

Former dual-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has publicly advocated for heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall to either vacate his title or be stripped of the belt. Cejudo’s comments stem from Aspinall’s extended absence from the octagon following his last appearance in October 2025.

Aspinall has been sidelined since the main event of UFC 321, where his championship bout against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest. The fight was stopped prematurely after Aspinall suffered a pair of eye pokes that rendered him unable to continue. Since that incident, the heavyweight champion has not competed, leading to growing frustration regarding the status of the division.

Cejudo’s stance reflects the increasing pressure on the UFC to address the inactivity at the top of the heavyweight weight class. While Aspinall’s hiatus is tied to the physical aftermath of the UFC 321 clash, the lack of a clear return timeline has prompted calls from peers for the promotion to move forward. The UFC has not yet issued a formal decision regarding the status of the championship, despite the ongoing debate regarding the necessity of a title vacation or the implementation of an interim structure to keep the division moving.

Source: MMA Fighting.