UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall Signs With Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency

Reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom talent agency.

Aspinall announced his decision on Thursday.

Hearn and Matchroom will reportedly handle Aspinall’s business inside and outside the Octagon. Aspinall has previously been represented by his father. Hearn is most notable for his representation in boxing, though his agency took a blow courtesy of Dana White and Zuffa Boxing when Connor Benn signed with Zuffa. Hearn and White have been outspoken against each other in the past.

“I started my professional career in athlete management, and over the past 30 years, I have built a wealth of experience in building global superstars,” Hearn said in a statement. “We believe in partnership and transparency with our clients but, most importantly, always delivering exceptional and innovative work. Grounded in honesty and fierce commitment, Matchroom Talent Agency is about transforming careers through relentless ambition and telling it straight.

“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. Their triumph, our purpose. UFC world heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is the perfect embodiment of that — and he is the ideal, inaugural member of our team. 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. We are officially open for business.”

Aspinall has not fought since October 2025, when he defended the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. The fight ended in a first-round no-contest after Aspinall was poked in both eyes. He underwent surgery and treatment for his injuries, but it is unknown when he will return to the Octgaon.