Ian Machado Garry Signs With Matchroom Talent Agency, Says He Did Not Contact Tom Aspinall

Ian Machado Garry signed with Matchroom Talent Agency. He stated that he did not contact Tom Aspinall before the signing and that the two fighters are in very different situations. Garry said he is getting everything he wanted and is happy with the terms he negotiated and agreed to with the UFC.

He added that he is not looking for anything else outside his UFC contract at this time. Garry said his goal outside the sport is to bring more attention to his name. He noted that many people still do not know who he is and that he wants more recognition between fights.

Matchroom Talent Agency will not engage the UFC on matters involving Garry. Eddie Hearn said the agency will not have dealings with the UFC regarding Garry because that contract is set and he has an upcoming fight. Hearn described the signing as distinct from the Tom Aspinall scenario and said he did not view it as confrontational.

He added that Garry maintains a separate team to handle UFC-related matters.