Ian Garry has signed with Matchroom Talent, the management agency owned by Eddie Hearn, following a similar move by Tom Aspinall. Hearn confirmed the signing and described Garry as a potential superstar of the sport, while clarifying that Matchroom will not handle UFC contract negotiations on Garry's behalf — that remains the responsibility of Garry's existing team.
Ian Garry has signed with Matchroom Talent, the management agency run by boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, in a move confirmed by Hearn himself on June 24, 2026.
Hearn expressed his belief in Garry's long-term potential, describing the Irish welterweight as a future superstar of mixed martial arts. Importantly, Hearn clarified that Matchroom Talent's role will not extend to UFC contract negotiations — that responsibility stays with Garry's existing team. The signing appears focused on brand development and broader commercial opportunities rather than fight deal representation.
The move follows a similar arrangement made by UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who also aligned with Matchroom Talent. Aspinall, 33, fights out of England and trains with Team Kaobon. The 15-3-0 heavyweight champion holds the sixth spot in the pound-for-pound rankings and has built a reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in the sport, averaging an extraordinary 7.63 significant strikes landed per minute at 67 percent accuracy, while also contributing 2.62 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Matchroom Talent is quietly assembling a roster of high-profile MMA fighters, with two prominent UFC names now on its books.
- Garry's signing is structured around commercial representation, leaving his UFC negotiating team unchanged and limiting any direct impact on his contractual relationship with the promotion.
- The agency's growing MMA presence signals a broader push by Eddie Hearn's operation into combat sports management beyond boxing.
