Tom Aspinall's Health and His Next Fight

May 4, 2026, 16:38
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Introduction

Tom Aspinall is the UFC heavyweight champion. He is fixing his eyes after an injury. There is a big fight in June.

Main Body

Tom had surgery on both eyes. He hurt his eyes in a fight with Ciryl Gane. Now his eyes are better. He exercises every day, but he cannot fight other people yet. He must wait for the doctor. Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will fight on June 14. They want the interim title. Tom will fight the winner of this match. We do not know the date for this fight yet. Tom has a new manager. His name is Eddie Hearn. Tom and the UFC boss, Dana White, are angry with each other. Dana White said Tom stopped the fight too early.

Conclusion

Tom is waiting for the doctor. Then he will train and fight the winner of the June match.

Learning

💡 The 'Who is doing what' Pattern

Look at these phrases from the text:

  • Tom is fixing his eyes.
  • Tom is waiting for the doctor.

When we use am/is/are + word ending in -ing, we talk about things happening right now or around this time.

Simple Switch:

  • He exercises every day →\rightarrow (General habit/fact)
  • He is fixing his eyes →\rightarrow (Happening now)

🛠ī¸ Word Connection: Person →\rightarrow Possession

In English, we use specific words to show who owns what.

Examples from the story:

  • His name is Eddie Hearn. (The name belongs to Tom)
  • His eyes are better. (The eyes belong to Tom)

Quick Guide:

  • Boy/Man →\rightarrow His
  • Girl/Woman →\rightarrow Her

📅 Future Talk

To talk about the future, use will:

  • Tom will fight the winner.
  • He will train.

It is simple: Will + Action Word.

Vocabulary Learning

fight (v.)
to compete in a physical contest
Example:They will fight on June 14.
doctor (n.)
a person who treats illnesses
Example:He must wait for the doctor.
eyes (n.)
the organs that help us see
Example:Tom had surgery on both eyes.
wait (v.)
to stay until something happens
Example:He must wait for the doctor.
train (v.)
to practice to get better
Example:Then he will train and fight.
new (adj.)
not old, recently made
Example:Tom has a new manager.
manager (n.)
person who organizes and controls
Example:Tom has a new manager.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset or mad
Example:Tom and the UFC boss are angry with each other.
early (adj.)
before the expected time
Example:Dana White said Tom stopped the fight too early.
match (n.)
a contest between two teams
Example:Tom will fight the winner of this match.