Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, is recovering from double eye surgery.
What happened?
Aspinall's injury has led to an interim title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250.
The winner is expected to unify the belt with Aspinall, but Eddie Hearn says his client won't fight under the current UFC deal.
Why it matters for Tom Aspinall
Daniel Cormier, a former UFC champion, says Aspinall and the UFC need to resolve their issues for the sake of the sport.
Cormier wants to see Aspinall back in the octagon, as he is the best heavyweight in the world.
What comes next?
Aspinall is yet to be cleared for sparring after accidental eye pokes by Gane resulted in their October UFC 321 title fight being a no contest.
The UFC Freedom 250 event will take place on Sunday, with the winner of the interim title fight expected to face Aspinall in the future.
Aspinall's current UFC deal is a point of contention, with Hearn saying his client won't fight under the current terms.
Cormier's comments come as the UFC looks to resolve the issue and get Aspinall back to fighting.
The situation is complex, with Aspinall's injury and contract issues causing uncertainty about his future in the UFC.
Aspinall's fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the octagon, and a title unification fight would be a major event.
The UFC will be hoping to resolve the issue with Aspinall and get him back to fighting as soon as possible.
Aspinall's injury has been a setback, but he is expected to make a full recovery and return to the UFC.
The interim title fight between Pereira and Gane will be an exciting event, with the winner earning the right to face Aspinall in the future.