Dana White rejects Eddie Hearn's request to release Tom Aspinall from UFC

Dana White responded to Eddie Hearn's request for the release of heavyweight fighter Tom Aspinall from his UFC contract. Hearn, acting as Aspinall's representative, claimed that Aspinall is unhappy and would prefer to leave the organization. White dismissed Hearn's comments as 'pretty stupid' and indicated that the UFC will not entertain a release or renegotiation. Aspinall’s next fight against the winner of the June 14 bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane remains to be seen, with White stating that the organization cannot force a fighter to compete if the fighter does not wish to.

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