Tom Aspinall News
UFC analyst blames Tom Aspinall's 'outsider' relationship with Eddie Hearn for uncertain UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2026
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s business partnership with Eddie Hearn could potentially hinder his return timeline. As Tom Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title this weekend at UFC Freedom 250. Gane and Aspinall fought to a no-contest at UFC 321 last year after multiple eye pokes by Gane left Aspinall unable to continue.
Daniel Cormier calls for Tom Aspinall and UFC to straighten things out: "They need to get on the same page"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 11, 2026
Daniel Cormier is attempting to play mediator in the midst of issues between Tom Aspinall and the UFC brass. Aspinall is the main UFC Heavyweight Champion, but he’s been out of action since suffering a double eye poke back in Oct. 2025. Aspinall’s title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 was ruled a no contest when the champion had difficulty seeing. An interim championship fight between Gane and Alex Pereira will be taking place at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.
Dana White responds to Eddie Hearn's demand for Tom Aspinall pay raise: "Eddie's full of a lot of s***"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026
Dana White has taken Eddie Hearn to task over his demand to have Tom Aspinall receive a significant pay raise if he’s expected to fight the winner of Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane. White and Hearn have been engaged in some hostile banter ever since Zuffa Boxing formed. Things took an unexpected turn when Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn, who had been in business with Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing for a decade. Hearn fired back by signing a disgruntled Aspinall to a talent agency deal.
Tom Aspinall will not fight winner of Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane without significant pay raise, says Eddie Hearn
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2026
Eddie Hearn insists he refuses to allow Tom Aspinall to fight the winner of the UFC Freedom 250 co-headliner without a substantial bump in pay. The co-main event for the historic June 14 show will feature an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. While the winner should be facing Aspinall in a title unification bout down the line, there are some issues that need to be addressed. Aspinall has been unhappy with how the UFC brass responded to the double eye injury he suffered in his UFC 321 fight against Gane back in Oct. 2025.
Tom Aspinall explains why he considers Brock Lesnar to be his dream opponent
Harry Kettle - June 1, 2026
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has explained why he considers Brock Lesnar to be his dream mixed martial arts opponent. The curious case of Tom Aspinall. The English champ, who was once seen as the most exciting fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has been out of action for a while now due to injury. Alas, that doesn’t mean fans aren’t excited to hopefully see him make the walk again at some point in the future.
Eddie Hearn dares Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC deal: "It's disgusting what they're paying him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2026
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has a proposal for Dana White to get Tom Aspinall out of his UFC contract. Aspinall is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, but there has been some friction with the promotion he’s called home since 2020. Aspinall was none too pleased with how White responded to his eye injury that put an early halt to his UFC 321 bout against Ciryl Gane.
Tom Aspinall makes surprising pick for Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira amidst ongoing hiatus
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2026
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall gave his first full breakdown of Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira since the fight was announced. The historic UFC Freedom 250 card features an interim heavyweight title co-main event between two-division champion Alex Pereira against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane. The Gane vs. Pereira winner will presumably fight the lineal UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall upon Aspinall’s full recovery from multiple eye surgeries.
Ciryl Gane tries to explain his controversial double eye poke against Tom Aspinall
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2026
UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has tried to explain his controversial double eye poke that led to Tom Aspinall requiring surgery. As we know, Ciryl Gane is set to compete for the interim UFC heavyweight championship at UFC Freedom 250. He will be going up against Alex Pereira, and the fight comes in the wake of his controversial no contest against Tom Aspinall, which happened as a result of the Frenchman committing a nasty double eye poke on Tom that left him unable to continue.
Ciryl Gane accuses Tom Aspinall of 'exaggerating' eye injuries and spinning UFC 321 narrative
Curtis Calhoun - May 5, 2026
UFC heavyweight star Ciryl Gane has finally answered Tom Aspinall’s months of attacks since their no-contest at UFC 321. Former interim UFC titleholder Ciryl Gane will fight former UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event next month on the White House lawn. Gane returns to the Octagon after his fight with Tom Aspinall was ruled a no-contest just minutes into the UFC 321 headliner, after Aspinall was hit by several accidental eye pokes.
Gable Steveson would 'torture' Tom Aspinall in UFC title fight, claims former champion Tyron Woodley
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.
Eddie Hearn refuses to be kicked by Tom Aspinall in hilarious clip: "I've got a brain"
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.
Chael Sonnen expresses concern over Tom Aspinall's role in Dana White vs Eddie Hearn feud
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.
Joe Rogan: Tom Aspinall/Ciryl Gane stoppage one of the biggest 'crimes' in MMA history
Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Ciryl Gane was on the verge of dethroning Tom Aspinall before the abrupt UFC 321 stoppage. One of the UFC’s most disappointing moments in 2025 was the abrupt stoppage of the UFC 321 headliner between undisputed heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall and former interim champ Ciryl Gane. Just minutes into the fight, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in both of his eyes, and Aspinall couldn’t continue fighting.
Tom Aspinall making more on commercial deals than a recent UFC fight, claims Eddie Hearn
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.
Eddie Hearn comments on the nature of Tom Aspinall's UFC contract
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.
Chael Sonnen: Tom Aspinall 'being used' in ongoing feud between Eddie Hearn and Dana White
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.
Tom Aspinall reacts to Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane booking for UFC Freedom 250
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 8, 2026
Tom Aspinall has shared his reaction to the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. During the UFC 326 broadcast, the bout between Pereira and Gane was announced. “Poatan” vacated the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to move up in weight. With Aspinall in recovery mode following double eye surgery, UFC felt an interim title was needed for its June 14 White House card.
Tom Aspinall responds to Dana White's admission they 'need to talk' after UFC 321 fallout
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.