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Aspinall Signs with White's Agency as UFC-Hearst Feud Continues

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Tom Aspinall has joined Dana White's Matchroom Talent Agency in a commercial and advisory role, White stating he has 'no issues' with Eddie Hearn after a public feud erupted between their organizations. The 32-year-old British heavyweight, currently signed to the UFC, moved to the agency two weeks after boxer Conor Benn switched from Hearn's Matchroom to White's Zuffa Boxing. White compared the deal to his past relationship with Tito Ortiz, downplaying any conflict.

Aspinall's move comes amid eye surgery following his title fight stoppage due to eye pokes and amid accusations from Hearn that White 'humiliated' him. The UFC is spending $60m to host an unprecedented event at the White House on June 14th, with fighters like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor expressing interest.