According to major media reports, Eddie Hearn's ongoing feud with Dana White has reportedly increased by another notch following Hearn's signing of UFC star Tom Aspinall. Eddie Hearn reportedly announced the shock news on Thursday evening that Tom Aspinall signed to his newly-formed Matchroom Talent Agency in Monaco on Wednesday. Reports indicate the launch of Matchroom Talent Agency sees Eddie Hearn moving into mixed martial arts with Tom Aspinall announced as his first new client.
Tom Aspinall is reportedly the UFC heavyweight champion. Tom Aspinall reportedly made his UFC debut in July 2020. Tom Aspinall reportedly last fought in October 2025, when his fight against Ciryl Gane was ruled as a no contest due to an accidental eye poke in the first round.
The specific terms or duration of Tom Aspinall's contract with Matchroom Talent Agency have not been disclosed. How Dana White or the UFC officially respond to Tom Aspinall signing with Eddie Hearn's agency remains unclear. What impact Tom Aspinall's signing will have on his UFC career and future fights is also unknown.
' He reportedly added: 'We believe in partnership and transparency with our clients but, most importantly, always delivering exceptional and innovative work. ' Hearn reportedly continued: 'At the heart of everything we've done as a business over the last 40 years is identifying ordinary people, who have extraordinary talent. It has become a guiding principle to seek out people who are humble but heroic in equal measure.
Their journey is our journey. ' Hearn also reportedly stated: 'We believe in creating opportunities where others see obstacles in turning potential into greatness. So, the message is loud and clear to all: Join us on this journey.
' This development comes after Conor Benn reportedly recently left Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing stable to join Zuffa Boxing, which is run by UFC supremo Dana White. Conor Benn reportedly sensationally announced last month that he was ditching Eddie Hearn's promotional team Matchroom Boxing after a decade-long relationship for Dana White. Eddie Hearn has reportedly spoken out about Conor Benn's decision, revealing he was left 'devastated' by Benn having guided the British boxer from his 2016 debut to headlining cards and sticking by him after failing two drug tests in 2022.
When it was announced that he was splitting from Eddie Hearn, Conor Benn reportedly thanked Hearn for standing by him during the tough periods of his career and said he was excited for a 'new chapter' aimed at securing 'legacy fights' on the biggest stages. Eddie Hearn reportedly claimed he was informed of Conor Benn's decision by the boxer's lawyer before being refused a phone call with him. ' The financial details or incentives behind Conor Benn's move to Zuffa Boxing have not been revealed.
Whether there are other UFC fighters or athletes currently in negotiations with Matchroom Talent Agency is not known. The feud between Hearn and White has reportedly been marked by these high-profile signings, with Hearn expanding into MMA and White recruiting a prominent boxer to his boxing venture.