Overview
- UFC 321 takes place Oct. 25 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island with the main event on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. and TNT Sports Box Office in the U.K.
- Oddsmakers list Tom Aspinall as the clear favorite over former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane, with lines around Aspinall (-400) and Gane (+300).
- Aspinall has vowed to defend frequently and contrasted that stance with Jon Jones’ inactivity before retiring, while reports linking a Jones comeback remain speculative.
- The champion added Glory heavyweight king Rico Verhoeven as a sparring partner to prepare for Gane’s kickboxing-heavy style, calling it his best available look.
- Head coach Andy Aspinall expressed strong confidence that Gane will not trouble his son, and the champion reiterated he would not face close teammate Ante Delija, explaining his personal rule.