Overview
- Tom Aspinall is the first signing to Eddie Hearn’s newly launched Matchroom Talent Agency.
- Hearn says commercial agreements secured within 10 to 14 days will pay Aspinall more than one of his last four UFC fight purses.
- Aspinall is recovering from double eye surgery following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane, and fight talks are on hold.
- Hearn is focusing on sponsorships and endorsements now and has urged UFC fighters to pursue outside-the-cage revenue opportunities.
- He plans to add more MMA athletes to the agency but will not manage professional boxers to avoid promoter conflicts.