Overview

• Undisputed champion Tom Aspinall is booked to defend against Ciryl Gane on 25 October at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
• In a video published 1 September, Andy Aspinall sketched a schedule that targets the October defense, a possible January bout, and a UK headliner.
• He argued UFC compensation trails boxing by a wide margin and said he would favor a “very highly paid” crossover fight if it materializes.
• Andy said his primary goal is for his son to leave the sport healthy and that he would back Tom retiring whenever he decides.
• Aspinall’s past includes a 2017 professional boxing stoppage and training time with Tyson Fury, supporting the viability of a boxing match.