Tom Aspinall News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 26, 2026

Is Gable Stevenson already seasoned enough to take out UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall? The hype train for Steveson is rolling, leaving many fans eager to see if the Olympic gold medalist can live up to expectations. So far, Steveson is 3-0 as a professional MMA fighter, and he has a quick knockout win under the Dirty Championship Boxing banner. With an impressive start to his combat sports career, Steveson has already signed a UFC contract.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 5, 2026

Do not expect Eddie Hearn to take leg kicks from elite MMA fighters anytime soon. UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall posted a new vlog on his YouTube channel where he proposed kicking Hearn’s leg for promotion. The Matchroom Boxing boss made a hard pass and instead had Callum Ruane, Matchroom’s global partnership lead, take the leg kick.

Harry Kettle - March 31, 2026

Chael Sonnen has questioned whether or not Tom Aspinall is being used in the Eddie Hearn/Dana White rivalry. As we know, Tom Aspinall is now working with Eddie Hearn in a deal that sent shockwaves through the mixed martial arts community. While the extent of their relationship isn’t 100% clear to some, it’s obvious to see that part of this involves Eddie wanting to get back at Dana White for signing Conor Benn.

Curtis Calhoun - March 20, 2026

Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn’s ongoing feud with UFC CEO Dana White continued as he weighed in on Tom Aspinall’s current deal. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall made headlines out of the Octagon when it was announced that he had added Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn to his team. Hearn will serve in an advisory role in Aspinall’s camp and could be a key presence in future negotiations with the UFC.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 15, 2026

If Eddie Hearn is to be believed, then Tom Aspinall is set to surpass a recent UFC fight purse with commercial deals alone. Aspinall stunned MMA fans when he signed a talent agency deal with Matchroom’s Hearn. The partnership was announced not long after Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn to a one-fight deal. Benn and Hearn had been in business together for a decade.

Harry Kettle - March 10, 2026

Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has given his thoughts on Tom Aspinall’s UFC contract following their recent alliance. As we know, Tom Aspinall recently entered into a partnership with Eddie Hearn. It comes in the wake of Dana White signing Conor Benn to a one-fight deal under the Zuffa Boxing umbrella, with many believing that Tom is nothing more than a pawn in the game being played by the two promoters.

Curtis Calhoun - March 9, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes Tom Aspinall’s recent deal with Matchroom Boxing is based on an inauthentic premise. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall remains busy outside of the Octagon as he continues to recover from injuries sustained in his most-recent fight. At UFC 321 last year, Aspinall’s fight with Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest just minutes into the action after Aspinall suffered from multiple accidental eye pokes from Gane.

Curtis Calhoun - March 9, 2026

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall reacted live to Jon Jones’ lengthy social media statement in a recent interview. Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones nearly broke the internet on Monday when he publicly called for the UFC to release him from his contract. After the UFC excluded Jones from the promotion’s upcoming White House card, Jones went on a fiery rant on social media following UFC CEO Dana White’s remarks at the UFC 326 post-fight press conference.

Curtis Calhoun - March 6, 2026

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall responded to Dana White’s recent remarks about their relationship ahead of his comeback. Tom Aspinall remains without a timeline for a return to the Octagon after suffering multiple eye injuries in his first undisputed heavyweight title defense at UFC 321 last year. Just minutes into his fight with Ciryl Gane, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in both eyes, resulting in Aspinall undergoing multiple surgeries to repair his vision.

Harry Kettle - March 6, 2026

UFC champion Tom Aspinall has backed Charles Oliveira to defeat Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 tomorrow. At UFC 326, Max Holloway will put his BMF title on the line when he collides with old rival Charles Oliveira, whom he first fought over ten years ago. ‘Blessed’ picked up the win on that occasion, but of course, given that it’s been over a decade, we can expect to see a different version of both men in what is turning out to be a really high-stakes encounter.

Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White admitted his current relationship with heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall is currently strained after UFC 321. Tom Aspinall and UFC CEO Dana White haven’t spoken to each other since Aspinall’s first title defense at UFC 321 came to an abrupt halt.

Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall plans to ‘maximize’ his potential after a shocking signing with Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn. Tom Aspinall’s first UFC heavyweight title defense ended in chaos as his fight against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 last year. Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries suffered in a short-lived bout and recently underwent another surgery on both of his eyes impacted by accidental pokes.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2026

Alexander Volkanovski has come to the defense of Tom Aspinall amid the UFC Heavyweight Champion’s eye problems. Aspinall hasn’t been seen in action since he was double poked in the eyes by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 back in Oct. 2025. The titleholder recently underwent surgery in an attempt to correct vision problems stemming from the accidental foul that led to a no contest.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub believes Tom Aspinall’s now-checkered relationship with fans can be attributed to Dana White. Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s first title defense ended disastrously as his fight with Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest at UFC 321 last year. After suffering from several eye pokes deemed accidental, Aspinall was unable to continue fighting, and the fight was abruptly stopped just minutes into the bout.

Curtis Calhoun - February 19, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn’t buying the narrative that Ciryl Gane’s integrity is tainted after he eye-poked Tom Aspinall. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed title defense ended in a disaster as his UFC 321 bout with Ciryl Gane last year was ruled a no-contest after multiple eye pokes. Four months and counting since the fight, Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries stemming from the fight, and recently underwent surgeries on both eyes.

Harry Kettle - February 19, 2026

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has defended Tom Aspinall as fans continue to go after him on social media. When you talk about guys who have been unlucky in this sport, Tom Aspinall is up there with the best of them. After years of fighters not wanting to face him, he finally got his shot in the UFC and immediately shot up the rankings at heavyweight. Then, he blew out his knee, forcing him out of action for a year, before he returned and eventually became the UFC heavyweight champion.

Harry Kettle - February 16, 2026

UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes the heavyweight division needs to move forward despite Tom Aspinall’s injury. As we know, Tom Aspinall recently underwent surgery on both of his eyes as a result of a double eye poke from Ciryl Gane in his latest fight. The Englishman has faced a great deal of criticism for being unable to continue in the contest, despite the fact that Gane was the one that caused the fight to end.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 13, 2026

Tom Aspinall’s main priority is his eye health, as he deals with a scary situation stemming from UFC 321. Back in Oct. 2025, Aspinall looked to make a successful title defense in his first bout since being recognized as the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. His opponent was Ciryl Gane. The fight was heating up rather quickly with Gane drawing blood on the champion.