Few people in MMA understand the long-term consequences of eye injuries better than Michael Bisping and that’s exactly why he’s urging Tom Aspinall not to rush his return to the Octagon.
Aspinall is currently facing surgeries on both eyes after suffering severe eye pokes during his title fight against Ciryl Gane, a bout that was ultimately ruled a no-contest. While Aspinall has publicly discussed working toward recovery and getting back into action, Bisping is sounding the alarm based on painful personal experience.
Bisping competed in many of the biggest fights of his career with compromised vision something he now views as a cautionary tale rather than a badge of toughness.