Eddie Hearn: Tom Aspinall’s UFC contract ‘is a f*cking disgrace’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Eddie Hearn criticized Tom Aspinall's UFC contract, calling it "a disgrace" given the commercial revenue his fights could generate.
- Aspinall is recovering from an eye injury sustained in a no-contest bout against Ciryl Gane and currently has no set return date.
- Despite the unfavorable contract, Aspinall is eager to return, seeking rematches with Gane and a fight against interim champion Alex Pereira.
- Hearn highlighted ongoing concerns about UFC fighter pay, emphasizing that after taxes and team expenses, many fighters struggle financially.
- The dispute reflects broader tensions between UFC management and fighters over compensation, with Hearn openly challenging UFC president Dana White's stance.
