UFC 321 is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, featuring heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defending his title for the first time against former interim champion Ciryl Gane. Aspinall, with a record of 15 wins and 3 losses, captured the heavyweight title following Jon Jones’ retirement. This marked a significant comeback for him after suffering a knee injury against Curtis Blaydes in July 2022, which ended in a TKO loss. After a year of recovery, Aspinall faced Blaydes again in 2024 and achieved a stunning victory by knockout in just one minute.
Ciryl Gane, holding a record of 13 wins and 2 losses, won the interim title in 2021 by defeating Derrick Lewis, but his reign was cut short when he lost to Francis Ngannou in a unanimous decision in 2022. Both fighters are looking to make a strong statement as they step into the octagon.
The fight card for UFC 321 consists of 12 bouts, and fans can expect the event to kick off at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The main card featuring Aspinall and Gane is anticipated to begin around 2 p.m. ET, with the champion’s fight likely starting closer to 4:30 p.m. ET, depending on the length of the earlier bouts.
For fans eager to watch the action unfold, UFC 321 will be available on Pay-Per-View. Additionally, the preliminary fights can be streamed via ESPN+, Disney+, and FX, so viewers can enjoy all the excitement leading up to the main event.
Overall, UFC 321 promises to showcase thrilling matchups and high-stakes encounters, particularly with Aspinall defending his title against Gane in what is expected to be an electrifying showdown in Abu Dhabi.